SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 4157 unanimously on Tuesday. This legislation expands state hearsay exemptions to ensure survivors of human trafficking can have their testimony presented as evidence in court trials. Existing Oregon law allows limited hearsay exemptions for crimes involving domestic violence and child abuse. House Bill 4157 extends
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A Deschutes County judge found a Sunriver-area woman guilty Thursday on nine counts of assault, criminal mistreatment and coercion involving her 9-year-old stepson, while her parents were convicted on charges, including tampering with evidence.
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The Cascades received several inches of snow over the past 48 hours and more is expected over the next several days. There may be a few flakes falling again Friday then dry and mild Saturday. Great spring skiing weather Saturday will be followed by some more snow Sunday. Unfortunately, there may be a little rain
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By Priscilla Alvarez, Kristen Holmes, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday on social media he was firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and would name Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Trump thanked Noem for her service, saying in his Truth Social post she “has had numerous and
Continue Reading Off to a good start! Mountain snow showers continued into Thursday bringing around 6″ to nearby resorts overnight. Hoodoo was closed on Wednesday, but the resort reopened today and is welcoming skiers and snowboarders through the weekend. Willamette Pass will open their doors again tomorrow on 3/6. Hoodoo – Top of Manzanita
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Winter Weather Advisory for the Cascades was extended until 4am due to lingering mountain snow showers (above 4500 ft). Snow and gusty winds created difficult travel conditions through the passes. The High Desert will stay dry and breezy today with partly cloudy skies. Afternoon highs will be in the low
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By Holly Yan, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Utah’s rugged canyons and picturesque national parks became the backdrop of a horrific tragedy when officials in the small town of Torrey responded to a pair of distraught men who had discovered the bodies of their wives — friends who hadn’t come back from a hike on
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ)– U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden voted in favor of the War Powers Resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war with Iran. The resolution aims to restrict the executive branch’s ability to conduct military operations against Iran. Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, supported the measure amid ongoing tensions and military activity
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion, negotiations and a referendum, Oregonians may be heading to the ballot box in May to vote on whether to scrap gas tax and vehicle fee increases that aimed to cover an ODOT budget shortfall. But opponents are going to court to keep it on the November election
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo elephant family enjoyed a “bamboo brunch” last week after staff transformed their habitat with a temporary mini forest. One-year-old Tula-Tu participated in the snack, learning how to harvest the bamboo alongside her mother and aunts. Zoo staff “planted” the bamboo throughout the habitat to create a foraging experience
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Submarine Veterans will host a christening ceremony for its S.S. Redside model submarine on Saturday, March 7. The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Riverbend Park pavilion in Bend. The organization, established in 2002, recently expanded its membership to begin a project honoring local
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Jesse, a third grade student at Evergreen Virtual Academy and is a fan of Social Studies and Science. Although we are in the middle of winter, Jesse is looking forward to the warmer weather. In her spare time she enjoys taking care of her lizards, all three of them, as well as doing backflips. At
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New a new shuttle service to Portland could be coming to Bend. Pacific Crest Bus Lines is a local, veteran-owned company which offers intercity travel across the state. Their routes take people to several major destinations across Oregon, including Portland, Eugene, Medford and Salem. By utilizing grants and sponsorships, the company
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fred Meyer has launched a statewide “Pour It Forward” Cereal Drive to collect donations for local food banks. The fundraiser, which runs through March 10, encourages shoppers to donate new boxes of cereal to help families in need. The dive happens during National Cereal Day on March 7. Customers can participate
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Business Oregon has hired Heidi Hagemeier as the communications coordinator for the Oregon Arts Commission and Cultural Trust. Hagemeier most recently served nearly eight years as the director of communications and visitor experience at the High Desert Museum in Bend. During her tenure at the museum, she was credited with doubling
Continue Reading Winter Advisory brought new snow to the mountains. Bachelor received approximately five inches. More expected through early Thursday Morning.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council on Wednesday night unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits firearms inside city facilities, aligning with a recent state law meant to enhance safety in public buildings. The newly adopted chapter of the Bend Municipal Code, Chapter 3.120, mirrors Oregon Senate Bill 243, the Community Safety Firearms Act,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th Annual Pup Crawl kicks off on Friday at Cascade Lakes Brewing and The Abbey (Monkless Belgian Ales), then on Saturday at Van Henion and Bridge 99 Brewery. The fun fundraising event continues every weekend of March at various Bend breweries. “The Pup Crawl combines
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Weather Advisory for the Cascades until 4 am Thursday. The snow and wind are creating travel issues through the passes and will continue into the night. The total accumulation of snow above 5000 feet should be around 5 – 7”. Lower elevated locations
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By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump unveiled a voluntary pledge with major tech companies on Wednesday that the administration said will protect consumers from rising electricity costs spurred by artificial intelligence development. At a White House roundtable — another attempt to assuage voters’ affordability concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms — Trump
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