Oregon gas prices soar to $5.32 a gallon, national average reaches $4.50
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices are up in most states again this week, including Oregon, whose average rose four cents to $5.32 a gallon. The…
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Happening Now: Volunteers needed for park and trail projects through October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming…
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Employers beware: Oregon OSHA scams on the rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has alerted employers to two active scams targeting businesses, with…
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FINAL UPDATE: Pine Mountain Fire now 100% contained, estimated at 2,589 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the Pine Mountain Fire is now 100% contained at 2,589 acres as of Tuesday morning. The…
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Fire danger in Malheur National Forest increases with warmer weather
HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, with increasing temperatures and lower fuel moisture, the Malheur National Forest will move from a low to a…
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Smith Rock eaglet “Phoenix” thriving at 24 days old
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — We have good news to share with you! A young bald eagle is drawing attention at Smith Rock State Park as it continues to…
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Happy Hour with Coach Dan Lanning returns to Bend next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — University of Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning is set to return to Central Oregon for a community event at Worthy Brewing…
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PacifiCorp proposal aims to shield Central Oregon customers from large energy user costs
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — New rules approved by Oregon regulators aimed at how utilities charge large energy users are expected to have implications…
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Oregon’s handle-less paper bags are frustrating some shoppers. Stores aren’t saying much.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Six years ago, Oregon shoppers were forced to rethink a simple part of everyday life when the state banned single-use plastic…
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Fire restrictions begin in Oregon as Central Oregon enters fire season early
PORTLAND & SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing wildfire threat is prompting new fire restrictions across Oregon, as parts of Central Oregon have…
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Flexibility and conservation efforts urged as drought unfolds in Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drought conditions are continuing to impact water availability and irrigation operations across the region. Ongoing…
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Michael Hartke to succeed Dr. Steve Gordon as St. Charles Health System CEO
Michael Hartke will become the next President and CEO of St. Charles Health System, with his official transition taking place July 5. He will succeed…
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Crook County Fire and Rescue closes outdoor pile burning, moves to summer burning restrictions
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Crook County Fire and Rescue, outdoor debris pile burning closed on Saturday, May 9th. Summer burning…
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Gas prices in Oregon rise to $5.27, up 30.4 cents from last month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 8.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.27 cents a…
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UPDATE: RV destroyed by Fire in Crook County, Cause of Fire Accidental
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Division Chief Russell Deboodt, Crook County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the 1900 Block of NW…
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Fire severely damages Bend home, investigation ongoing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A garage fire Sunday morning along NW Crossing Drive in Bend severely damaged a home. The residence is one of five attached…
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Road construction projects underway in Central Oregon, expect traffic delays
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT crews are actively engaged in various road construction projects throughout Central Oregon, impacting traffic in Deschutes…
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Warm Springs community benefits from over 40 energy efficiency projects
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Energy Trust of Oregon has partnered with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs over the last two years to complete…
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Bend Police provide update on city’s new automated traffic cameras
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police have provided an update for the community concerning the city’s traffic cameras. On their social media platforms,…
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Central Oregon households can get free air purifiers from NeighborImpact
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact is encouraging income-qualified households across Central Oregon to apply for weatherization services and free…
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