(Update: adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday night, the Redmond City Council approved the purchase of a new Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle—known as ARFF—for Redmond Municipal Airport. The city will buy the Oshkosh Striker 6×6 from Hughes Fire Equipment for $1,555,515 through a Sourcewell cooperative purchase agreement. The Striker 6×6 is a high-powered fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey has been fired following investigations into comments he made last year about the sheriff’s office and the department’s former elected leader. According to reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting, the events leading to Bailey’s termination began in June 2025 during an appearance on KNCP’s Muddtoe Radio
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The partial federal government shutdown is not slowing things down for travelers at Redmond Municipal Airport, where flights and security screening are operating normally. While some larger airports around the country are reporting longer security lines and delays as Transportation Security Administration staffing is strained, Redmond officials say they are not
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This article was written by Madeline Carter and KING-5 News: NORTH BEND, Wash. — With heavy snow falling in the Cascades and avalanche danger on the rise, Seattle Mountain Rescue is urging anyone headed into the mountains to have a plan before they go. Two members of the all-volunteer team demonstrated their training Tuesday, showing
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 16 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration today to block new data reporting requirements for colleges and universities. The legal challenge seeks to stop the Department of Education from collecting detailed student information that the coalition argues will
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BEND, Ore. — Bend has no shortage of athletic talent — from Olympians and Paralympians to BMX riders. Among the newest rising stars is Neiko Farris, better known around the track as the “Bah Bah Kid.” Farris has been racing since he was about four or five years old — depending on who you ask.
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — A bipartisan group of senators, including Oregon’s Jeff Merkley and Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski, is demanding an independent audit of the Justice Department’s botched release of Jeffrey Epstein files. They’re accusing the DOJ of breaking federal law by shielding powerful names while exposing victims’ privacy. The Department of Justice published more than
Continue ReadingBy Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recently passed law that moves a citizen vote on new taxes and fees to pay for transportation to the May primary instead of the November general election does not violate the Oregon Constitution, a judge ruled Wednesday. Marion County Circuit Court Senior Judge David
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is overseeing city management collectively after the recent departure of an interim city administrator, the continuing struggle to appoint a new police chief and now the resignation of the city’s finance director, officials said Wednesday. Here ‘s the details as laid out in a news release that
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday that firefighters plan to start spring understory prescribed burning season as early as next week, if conditions become favorable. At the same time, Central Oregon public health departments urged preparation for the season and the smoke it will bring. The forest said it hopes to
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The precipitation is staying mainly across the Cascades as several inches of snow have fallen near the Santiam Pass. South of that location not much has fallen as Mt. Bachelor has only received about an inch today. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place until 5 pm today, which includes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has chosen a name for its newest high school, opening next fall. The new choice option school will be known as Deschutes River High School. The district’s School Board voted unanimously for the name at its meeting Tuesday night. Deschutes River High will offer a new model where students
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Most of the issues across the Cascades this season have been the lack of snow and milder than normal temperatures. Today we have the snow, but the wind is causing trouble. Lift status has been impacted most locations today at one time or another, but the snow is coming down. The rest of the week
Continue Reading Expect gusty winds along with periods of snow in the Cascades. This may inhibit lift operations so make sure to check resort websites for details. Bachelor reported 1″ of new snow overnight, but they could see a few more inches today. Northern Oregon Cascades may see some higher totals. Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A garage fire linked to improperly disposed woodstove ashes resulted in $50,000 in damage to a southeast Bend home Tuesday night. Bend Fire & Rescue responded to the blaze in the 700 block of Southeast Douglas St. just before 11:00 p.m. on March 10th. The family was alerted to the fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today brings more snow to the Cascades and gusty winds across the High Desert, with gusts around 20 to 35 mph in lower elevations. Gusts could reach over 50 near Three Sisters. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Deschutes and Jefferson counties above 5,000 feet. Snow will
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By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Member countries of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed Wednesday to release 400 million barrels of oil into the global market – the largest release of emergency oil stocks in history – in a drastic move aimed at shoring up crude supplies and capping a surge in prices
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La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — A cannabis shop in La Pine has earned significant recognition from La Pine Parks and Recreation, receiving the prestigious Silver Partner award for their support of the “Music in the Pines” event. The accolade, which includes a $2,500 cash prize, highlights the community’s appreciation for H.D. Botanical’s contributions.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz announced her candidacy for seat 5 of the Deschutes County Commission on Tuesday. Letz, who has served on the Sisters City Council since 2021, is running for a position that county voters recently designated as nonpartisan. The announcement comes ahead of the May 19 primary election. Letz,
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We had the pleasure of seeing your adorable pets this week, from some silly cats to an adorable puppy experiencing his first day in the snow. Be sure to send us your cute, amazing and/or hilarious pet pictures for the chance to get featured in next week’s Pet Pics segment.
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