PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual sandwich feed to raise funds for search & rescue. It takes place October 1st and 2nd, in front of Ray’s food Place in Prineville. The events run from 8:00AM to 6:30PM, and offer breakfast burritos or a tri-tip sandwich. On Friday, October
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Gasoline prices dropped in 32 states this week, including Oregon, driven in part by recent declines in crude oil prices. The national average for regular gasoline fell two cents to $4.46 per gallon, while Oregon’s average dropped four cents to $5.06 per gallon. In Bend, the average dropped to $4.96 from $5.02
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Fire season remains active across Lane County today and forestry officials warn there is no set date for backyard debris burning to begin. Current conditions suggest fire season could run until mid-October at the earliest, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Lane Fire Defense Board. Backyard debris burning, which is regulated by
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will distribute free handmade hats and comfort items to cancer patients and survivors at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run this Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Redmond High School football stadium. The event raises funds for Sara’s Project, a fund of the St. Charles Foundation
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Traffic at the intersection of Southwest 35th Street and Highland Avenue in Redmond has increased following the opening of the new ‘Hub’ Recreation and Aquatic Center. The city of Redmond wants to put a light at the intersection. The intersection connects with Highway 126 on the outside of a Redmond as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tactics, a skateboarding and clothing store in Bend, has permanently closed its doors due to financial difficulties. The store officially shut down on Sunday, coming just weeks after celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Tactics management reported that while the decision stemmed from financial issues, and the team was reluctant to close the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event from Oct. 20 through Oct. 23. The event is organized in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized enrollment provider for the program. The enrollment event offers local travelers the chance to apply for or renew membership in the security program. IDEMIA charges
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(Update: adding Rep. Janelle Bynum lead request) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, and two other congressional lawmakers led a group of 24 members of Congress today in requesting a formal review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to study and regulate microplastics in drinking water and ecosystems. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, Rep.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are open through Wednesday, Sept. 30, for Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE), a free eight-week business training program for military veterans and their family members. The in-person program is designed to assist military-connected entrepreneurs in developing skills to create and sustain small businesses. Offered in collaboration with
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Pacific Power Foundation awarded $20,600 to six Central Oregon organizations today to support local environmental protection and community programs. The awards were distributed through the foundation’s Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect grant cycle. The funding will assist local non-profits in providing hands-on outdoor education for students, expanding volunteer initiatives and
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(KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies across Central and Eastern Oregon are increasing high-visibility patrols to target distracted driving. Officials warn drivers that holding or using an electronic device while operating a vehicle carries immediate legal and financial consequences. Under Oregon law, operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic mobile device is a Class B
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CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest plan to conduct a prescribed burn covering up to 187 acres Tuesday, seven miles southwest of Crescent, Oregon. Ignitions are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. near the Rivers North OHV Staging Area and the junction of Highway 58 and Forest Service Road 5825. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, The Oregon Department of Administrative Services published the maximum allowable rent increase percentages for calendar year 2027. The maximum allowable rent increase percentage for tenancies subject to ORS 90.324(b) is set at 10%. The annual announcement complies with state law under ORS 90.324. According to the Oregon Department of Administrative
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SEATTLE, Wash. (KTVZ) — Dan Wilson will not return as field manager of the Seattle Mariners in 2027, the team announced Sunday. The decision was announced by Jerry Dipoto, president of baseball operations, following conversations between team management and Wilson this week. The change comes after the organization concluded that a new direction was necessary
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LOS ANGELES, California (KTVZ) — Oregon Quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field in the first half of the Oregon Ducks game versus the USC Trojans.Moore was taken by ambulance to a Los Angeles hospital after suffering an injury following a late hit by USC Linebacker Desman Stephens II. Stephens was penalized for targeting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 27-year-old Bend resident was arrested Thursday, Sept. 24, after officers searched his apartment and recovered property tied to multiple thefts across the city. Michael Demayo was booked into the Deschutes County Jail following an investigation by Bend Police into a vehicle break-in and several store thefts. The investigation began on
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sue Matters, station manager of KWSO Radio in Warm Springs, has received a $500 Pay it Forward award for her efforts to keep the local community informed. The award is part of KTVZ’s Pay it Forward program, which highlights individuals working to make Central Oregon a better place. The monthly
Continue Reading CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry Central Oregon District will drop its wildfire danger level to moderate at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow. The agency also terminated regulated use closures across several of its operational units. The updated restrictions affect state-protected lands in Harney, Grant, Gillam, Umatilla, Wheeler, Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes counties.
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Deschutes National Forest is getting ready to start its fall prescribed burning season. Firefighters could begin burning as early as next Tuesday, if weather and other conditions are right. The Forest Service could burn up to 5,886 acres across Central Oregon, including areas near Bend, Sisters, La Pine,
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second time this summer, suspected serial killer Jesse Calhoun appeared in a Multnomah County courtroom. On Monday, he faced new charges in the death of a 6th woman. He’s facing manslaughter charges in the death of 32-year-old Libby Gibson. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced last week there is
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