REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man faces assault and DUII charges after a pickup-pedestrian crash on Highway 97 in Redmond Monday night that seriously injured a Warm Springs woman. Jordan Keeney, 24, was arrested by Redmond police after the crash was reported around 9:22 p.m. on Highway 97 at SW Veterans Way, Oregon State
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday it will be holding three town hall meetings in upcoming weeks. Undersheriff Bill Elliot said the first town hall meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Powell Butte Community Center from 6-8 p.m. The second town hall meeting is set for
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The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a phone scam involving callers who claim to be members of law enforcement. Officials say the scammers are contacting residents and falsely telling them they’ve missed jury duty or have an active warrant out for their arrest.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Records fell today as the ridge of high pressure continues to push “well above normal” conditions into Central Oregon. Very mild week continues in Central Oregon as the ridge of high pressure over the western US remains. High temperatures this week have been in the 60s and upper 50s in Bend,
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A Bend-based baby food company is making the most of Super Bowl Sunday. Square Baby, initially founded in 2018 by Katie Thomson, is using an ad spot to spread awareness about early exposure to food allergens, with a clever and cheeky twist. They’ve created the “Deez Nuts” campaign to educate and encourage parents to
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality recently fined a Prineville man more than $30,000 for storing about 6,000 old tires on property east of Bend. A DEQ official said in a Dec. 30 notice sent by certified mail that Martin Hernandez Soto of Prineville was previously issued a warning letter last
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area is suspending all operations immediately until the region receives more snowfall. The resort announced the closure following a period of warm weather and sunshine that significantly reduced the local snowpack. Management reached the decision to close after surveying the mountain terrain multiple times over several days. While the
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News & KTVZ) – President Donald Trump announced the removal of 700 federal officers from Minnesota during an exclusive interview at the White House. The decision affects personnel assigned to immigration enforcement in the state. In the interview with Tom Llamas, Trump stated that the removal of these officers comes as the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County announced Wednesday it has appointed Jeff Curtis as the new director of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. Curtis, the former CEO of the Portland Rose Festival Association and Alaska State Fair, will begin his new duties next Monday. Curtis replaces Geoff Hinds, who left the position in
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Prescribed fire operations on the Crooked River National Grassland southeast of Madras that were scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions, officials said.
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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is probing Nike in response to unspecified allegations that the company discriminates against White employees, the agency said Wednesday. The agency said it is investigating potential discrimination against White workers that may have occurred in part due to “NIKE’s Diversity, Equity,
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By Randi Kaye, Holmes Lybrand, CNN Fort Pierce, Florida (CNN) — After plotting, stalking and lying in wait for the right moment to shoot and kill then-former President Donald Trump, the man who set up a sniper’s nest on the edge of Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course in Florida and was thwarted by a
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We’ve had lots of bluebird days, but the lack of snow has been tough for local resorts. Highs near the low 50s today will make it feel more like spring riding. Be sure to check resort websites before heading out, as hours of operation have changed due to weather impacts. Mt. Bachelor – Wednesday morning:
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend is accepting grant applications now through March 27th for high-quality arts and culture events support, funded entirely by lodging taxes paid by overnight visitors. From musical productions to art exhibits to film festivals and more, the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund supports cultural opportunities that draw visitors to Bend–and $300,000
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure over the Western US is bringing warmer than normal temperatures this week. Expect a chilly start this morning with a chance for patchy fog to develop in some areas. An Air Quality Alert is in effect today due to light winds across the region. These calm
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crude oil prices climbed to a four-month high last week, reaching more than 65 dollars a barrel. Triple-A says the surge was fueled by rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, along with severe winter storms that disrupted oil production across much of the country. Those factors pushed gas prices higher
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling for more affordable housing options for Oregon’s aging population. On Tuesday, she testified before the House Committee on Housing and Homelessness in support of House Bill 4082, which aims to expand housing for residents 55 and older as well as for working-class Oregonians. The bill would
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Washington, DC (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum’s bill to improve safety during wildfire response is moving forward in Washington, D.C. The Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act, co-sponsored by Bynum (OR-05) and Representatives Eli Crane (AZ-02), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), passed through committee without opposition. The bipartisan legislation focuses on reducing risks
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We check out more adorable pets across Central Oregon. Check out this viewer-submitted photo of her pup Monkey rocking some flower power. We’re in need of more submissions, so be sure to share your photos with us under the Share tab. Whether your furry friends are silly, cute, majestic—or all three—we want to see them!
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