Oregon sees highest gas prices in 2026; driven by Iran strikes
(Update: Adding video). PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — National gas prices jumped 11 cents overnight to an average of $3.11 per gallon following weekend…
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There’s Good News: Rare blood moon captivates sky-gazers as viewer photos pour in
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local sky-gazers in Central Oregon observed the rare total lunar eclipse and blood moon around 3 a.m. Tuesday. Residents and…
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Bend man, convicted felon, receives prison sentence for assault rifle possession
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 38-year-old Bend man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison today for illegally possessing an assault rifle and…
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Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith announces Senate campaign
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith officially launched his campaign for the United States Senate on Tuesday, March 3rd.…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance completes 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) completed 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes, a project designed to expand the…
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University of Oregon receives $20M grant to support students with disabilities
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The University of Oregon received a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support youth with…
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Prineville Mayor leaves Republican Party, cites core values concerns and two-party system
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe has officially left the Republican Party to join the Libertarian Party, citing frustration…
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Winter stock-water run planned for parts of Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Irrigation District plans to deliver a winter stock-water run this week for farms on the east side of…
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State budget rebalance maintains critical services despite federal cuts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers on Monday released a 2025-2027 budget rebalance designed to preserve essential state services despite a…
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This Just In: Search and Rescue Team Responds to Multiple Calls in Deschutes County
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit responded to three separate emergency calls in a single afternoon on Feb. 28. Rescuers…
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Oregon bill to move gas tax referendum heads to governor’s desk
By: Mia MaldonadoThe Oregon House of Representatives in a 31-20 vote Monday passed a bill that would move the date Oregonians can vote on a…
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No warning, no siren: Six US service members killed in Iranian strike that hit makeshift operations center in Kuwait
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The first US service members to die in the conflict between the US and Iran were killed by a direct Iranian…
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‘Home hardening’: City of Bend plans to adopt new state residential building code aimed at reducing wildfire risks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is moving forward with plans to adopt new home-hardening requirements aimed at making new residential…
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Oregonians face new work rules to keep SNAP benefits, urged to connect with WorkSource Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent federal changes require more Oregonians receiving SNAP food benefits to meet work or training requirements to maintain…
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High Desert Museum launching “250 in the West” series; programs will explore the West’s place in our national story
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum is launching a year-long program this spring to explore the intersection of regional history and American…
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Aging Disputes: Lava Terrace Cellars submits revised winery plan amid mixed testimony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three year neighborhood debate over proposed tasting room and winery continues with the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners…
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Trump tells CNN the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in war with Iran
CNN By Jake Tapper, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told CNN in a nine-minute phone interview Monday morning that the US military is…
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff holds briefing on U.S. military operations in Middle East
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) — The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.…
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What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues
By Chris Isidore, Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — The attacks on Iran are already sending gasoline prices higher, and even steeper increases are…
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Central Oregon wrestlers capture state titles at OSAA championships
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon wrestlers put on a powerful performance at the 2025-26 OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union Wrestling State…
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