This article was written by Evan Watson & KGW: EUGENE, Ore. — Depositions released as part of a federal lawsuit reveal that employees from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency used brief ChatGPT prompts to slash more than a thousand National Endowment for the Humanities grants last spring, wiping out funding for research projects and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Condolences are being shared across Oregon’s political community following the death of former Oregon Senate President Gene Derfler at the age of 101. Derfler’s career spanned decades of public service and private accomplishment. A World War II Naval aviator, Derfler later became a successful Salem business owner before entering state politics.
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Ayvah is a sixth grade student at Pilot Butte Middle School and just finished up a unit on weather. She really likes the climatological aspect to meteorology and is fascinated by the 30-year averages that make up our climate reports. Ayvah enjoys the mid-50s as opposed to the mid-70s mainly because of the fashion choices.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Strait of Hormuz is easy to miss on a world map, a narrow ribbon of water squeezed between Iran and Oman, but it carries an outsized share of the world’s oil and gas. Every day, tankers thread through designated “highways” on the water here, hauling roughly one‑fifth of global petroleum
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — White-nose syndrome – which has killed millions of bats across North America – has been detected for the first time in Oregon bats, found in Columbia and Benton counties, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday. White-nose syndrome is caused by an infection with the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans that disrupts hibernation,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon drivers now have have two weeks to remove studded tires to meet the Wednesday, April 1 deadline. ODOT is encouraging vehicle owners to not wait until the last minute to make the swap, as tire shops get very busy at this time of year. State law allows studded tires to
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By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Opponents of gas tax hikes are once again suing the state of Oregon over a law that rescheduled the date of a gas tax referendum from November to May. The Right to Vote on the Gas Tax Political Action Committee — organized by Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee; Rep. Ed
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that he will hold 10 open-to-all town halls starting March 28 in Eastern, Central and Southern Oregon, as well as in the Columbia Gorge. His local town hall will be in Prineville on Wednesday, April 1. Heading into these 10 town halls from March 28-April
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ESTACADA, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek visited Estacada High School Wednesday to see how Executive Order 25-09 is working, now that 100 percent of Oregon school districts have implemented her executive order banning cell phone use by students during school hours. “Research tells us that constant cell phone use distracts from learning and can create
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Mild pattern continues through Friday, then much cooler conditions expected this weekend. The highs tomorrow and Friday will be in the 70s but only hit the 50s on Saturday as cooler air arrives from the northwest. A slight chance for light rain is expected before sunrise Saturday but will not be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A well-known name in downtown Bend’s retail scene is expanding to the Old Mill District. REVOLVR, the boutique men’s clothing retailer that has operated a successful store in downtown Bend since 2015, will open a second Bend location in the Old Mill District this spring, the Old Mill District announced. The new shop
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The warming pattern continues this week with snow base totals going in the wrong direction. With plenty of sunshine and temps near 60 degrees in the peak of the day, it is not great news for an extended season. So far this winter Mother Nature has been underperforming with respect to snowfall. We may see
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is warning about a recent “phishing” scam involving emails sent to people regarding city permit payments. Here’s the details, as the city posted to social media late last week: What You Need to Know • Phishing messages may reference real permit numbers or application details. • Messages
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Under bright lights and national attention, 22-year-old Bella Emry is quickly becoming a name to watch. But behind her recent appearance on American Idol lies a story rooted in small-town Oregon, family influence, and a deep connection to the Central Oregon community. From Yamhill to Bend Bella Emry’s journey began in
Continue Reading It’s been a challenging winter for local resorts, with a few pausing operations due to weather. A warmer than normal pattern has settled in this week, accelerating snowmelt across the mountains. The first day of spring is on Friday, but it already feels like the season arrived early this year. The ski season isn’t over
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A strong ridge of high pressure is keeping temperatures well above normal across the region this week. We broke records in Redmond and Madras yesterday, and tied records in Bend and Sisters. You’ll want to dress in layers, as mornings start off cool before warming up nicely in the afternoon. Highs
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, as expected, but noted the “uncertain” impact to the US economy from the US-Israeli war with Iran. Still, Fed officials are betting that the disruptions in global energy markets will likely be short lived, with the big caveat that
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HAWTHORNE, Ca. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregon heads toward wildfire season, a new tool from Ring aims to give homeowners, renters and first responders an earlier heads-up when flames spark nearby. Ring, the company known for its smart doorbell cameras, has introduced “Fire Watch,” a feature in its app designed to detect signs of fire
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UPDATE: As a result of the Riverview fire which burnt 12 acres, the La Pine Rural Fire District has decided to close debris burning. The fire district also cited ‘unseasonably warm’ weather as a factor in the increased wildfire risk. UPDATE: Fire crews contained a 12-acre wildfire in La Pine on Tuesday afternoon after the
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards will host the annual Crush Cancer 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Trail Run on May 16, 2026. The event serves as the primary fundraiser for the FHC Crush Cancer nonprofit, which provides financial relief to local cancer patients and their families. Organizers expect more than 1,200 participants
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