Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Wednesday that the state is filing two lawsuits against federal environmental agencies over rule changes that weaken protections under the Endangered Species Act. The legal actions, supported by Gov. Tina Kotek, challenge regulations issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — PODER, Oregon’s Latino Leadership Network, will host its 17th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast & Summit on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at the Salem Convention Center in Salem, Ore. The theme for this year’s event is “Built on Hope. Carried Forward by Community,” which focuses on honoring past generations while supporting
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(Update: adding video, comments from intern, fire chief) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grant is helping Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue complete work that Chief Sean Hartley says can be difficult for a small district to fit between emergency calls: maintaining a consistent connection with the community. The district received a $3,000
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THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several California bighorn sheep along the John Day River have tested positive for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, marking the first known detection of the respiratory pathogen in the herd. The Day River bighorn sheep herd is Oregon’s largest, with an estimated 1,000 individuals. The pathogen, commonly known as M. ovi, is associated
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back-to-school looks a little different this year at Redmond High School, where teachers and students are starting the school year in a new group of portable classrooms as construction continues on the main campus. The temporary classrooms, known as the “Panther Portables,” are located just outside the high school. School officials
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BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Black Butte Ranch police are stepping up traffic enforcement efforts to help keep roadways safe. Over the past few weeks, officers have made numerous traffic stops, issued citations, and given warnings for traffic violations and other safety concerns. The department says it’s focused on reducing dangerous driving
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Update: The Crook County Sheriff’s Office informed KTVZ News McKinnon was arrested on September 4th, not September 5th. This has been updated in our article. PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mark McKinnon, a 49-year-old resident of Prineville, Ore., was arraigned today after being arrested on five additional counts of first-degree sexual abuse involving a child victim.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek today directed all state agencies to immediately pause unapproved requests for state-owned property for data center projects. The order halts easements, rights-of-way, leases, rentals, land-use permits and sales or transfers of state property through July 1, 2027, unless directed otherwise by statewide action from the Governor’s Office or
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The Oregon Zoo has placed a rare female Bali myna in its public Vollum Aviary, offering visitors a chance to view one of the world’s most endangered songbirds. Also known as the Bali starling, the species is the official bird of Bali, Indonesia and is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 71-year-old Burns woman died Saturday afternoon after her UTV was struck by a car on Highway 78 in Harney County, according to the Oregon State Police. Rae Jean Marie Neumann was driving a UTV southbound along the shoulder near milepost 36 around 4:00 p.m. when she attempted to cross the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health announced the route for the 12th annual Rip City Rally, which will travel nearly 350 miles across Central Oregon from Sept. 14 through Sept. 18. The tour will make community stops in Bend, Prineville, Madras, Warm Springs and Sandy. Launched in 2013, the Rip
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News was able to learn more about Crook County’s Jump Start program, which helps children ease into Kindergarten.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The longtime director of Redmond Municipal Airport has resigned after 11 years in the position, and the city has named an interim replacement. Zach Bass stepped down as airport director, with a Redmond city spokesperson saying Bass has moved on to the next step in his career. Jason Neff, the deputy
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The University of Oregon Ducks and the University of Washington Huskies baseball teams will play in the inaugural Northwest Elite Collegiate Classic presented by the Thomas Family Auto Group on Oct. 3, 2026, at Vince Genna Stadium in Bend, Ore. First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. The neutral-site contest marks
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is celebrating Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and the powerful impact mentorship has on young people throughout Central Oregon. Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Month provides an opportunity to recognize the people
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As students return to school, school buses are heading back onto the roads in Bend-La Pine Transportation officials are warning motorists to obey traffic laws surrounding school buses, where illegal passes carry potential fines of up to $2,000. Student safety remains a major concern for local school districts as school bus
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some of Bend’s top snowboarders are coming together for a new full-length film celebrating the sport, the people behind it and the Central Oregon community they call home. “KEVORKIAN”, the debut feature film from Bend-based creative agency and production house 500 Motors, will have its world premiere October 1st at Trailhead
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Prineville police are inviting the community to join them for coffee on Tuesday, September 8th. Officers with the Prineville Police Department will be at Golden Coffee Co. for Coffee with a Cop, as the department recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. There won’t be an agenda or speeches, just an opportunity
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Happening next, the Redmond Skate Park will be closed for maintenance. The city says crews will be making surface and edge repairs at the park Tuesday, September 8th-Saturday, September 12th. Weather permitting, the skate park is expected to reopen Sunday, September 13th. The city thanks skaters for their patience while the work
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is starting to make an early appearance at Mt. Bachelor, with the resort receiving additional early-season snowfall over the Labor Day weekend. Mt. Bachelor will remain open for Labor Day today, Monday, September 7th, with the resort’s Pine Marten lift running until 7 p.m. Starting Tuesday, September 8th, Mt. Bachelor
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