MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ)A new 24,000 square foot building has recently opened at the Central Oregon Community College Madras campus. The estimated $22 million facility includes new classrooms for medical assistant and nursing programs, alongside a child care center for students, staff and the wider Jefferson County community. The project was made possible by land donated
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Editor’s Note: The former article published omitted Paul Garrison’s tenure with the Madras Police Department following the termination for Tim Plummer. We apologize for the error.MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) The city of Madras has stopped its search for a new police chief. Interim Chief Angela Elder will remain in the role indefinitely, as the city prioritizes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning a 44-acre prescribed burn on Friday in the Crescent Ranger District. The controlled burn is located six miles southeast of Crescent and aims to protect homes from tragic wildfires. The prescribed burn on the DRM four/25 Prescribed Burn units will be conducted if
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County leaders in Crook County are bringing in a third-party to look into groundwater concerns related to Knife River operations, as neighbors and land-use advocates have raised alarms for years about potential contamination.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wildfire first reported at 3:50 PM in northern Jefferson County has been contained at 28 acres, according to WATCH DUTY. The wildfire grew from 4 acres to 28 acres before being fully contained in just about 3 hours. No evacuation orders were issued. The fire, known as the 0127 fire,
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This article was written by Jake Johns with KING-5 Seattle TACOMA, Wash. — Four students, a security guard and the suspect were injured in a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma on Thursday, according to Tacoma police. The stabbing was reported around 1:38 p.m. According to the Tacoma Fire Department, at least five people
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(Update: 1 person confirmed killed, adding pictures from the scene). GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (KTVZ) — One employee died, and another was injured Thursday morning, April 30, 2026, after a maintenance basket fell from an upper-bowl chairlift at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl. The incident, which occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m., is being investigated as a workplace
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – More prescribed burns today across the region adding smoke to the skies. This round will be similar to Wednesday as the ground litter gets burned away. The plumes of smoke will be visible from most locations near Bend and points south, so be aware that we will have poor air quality
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon has seen a significant decrease in tobacco sales violations to youth, with only 11% of retailers selling to minors during inspections last year. This marks a substantial drop from the 26% violation rate recorded in the program’s inaugural year. The positive trend is highlighted in the 2025 Tobacco Retail Inspections Report
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 170 pounds of unused medications have been safely removed from the streets thanks to a recent DEA take back event, with 64 cars participating and nearly 80 pounds of injectable drugs collected. For those who missed the event, a convenient drop-off kiosk remains available at the Bend Police Station.
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Library District is establishing a new library branch in Culver, marking its first expansion outside of its mobile library service. The new facility, located across from the post office, is planned to open before the start of the school year. The district acquired a mostly empty lot in
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India is a fourth grade student at Grace Academy and enjoys studying english and grammar. Each morning India provides her family with the daily forecast and that has become the highlight of the morning for her family. She is also very good at gymnastics and has a trampoline in her yard. She is on a
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(Update: adding video, statement from Culver School District Office) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Culver teacher, Nathan Barber, has received a public reprimand and two years of probation from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. This action follows a misconduct report from the Culver School District and Barber’s subsequent resignation from his teaching position. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a five-time Paralympic medalist, visited Buckingham Elementary last week. He shared his journey and messages of resilience and self-belief with students. The visit, hosted by Bend-La Pine Schools, allowed Garcia-Tolson to discuss his experiences growing up with a disability and becoming a world-class athlete. He spoke about determination
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing today on H.R. 8259, the Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Cliff Bentz, aims to enhance the Endangered Species Act consultation process by requiring federal agencies to engage with local water users. The legislation mandates that agencies,
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Rajinder Kumar on April 22nd, 2026, after his release on April 2nd, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Kumar, a semi-truck driver who entered the country illegally in 2022, was charged with manslaughter in a deadly Highway 20 crash. The collision, which occurred on
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters from three districts quickly extinguished a chicken coop fire at 16615 Bitterbrush Ln. in Sisters, Ore., on April 29, 2026, preventing its spread to surrounding trees. The blaze, which was reported at approximately 12:07 a.m., was determined to have been caused by a heat lamp placed too close to combustible
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET), operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), will launch new public transit Route 21 on May 5th, 2026. This new route will connect Warm Springs, Madras, Kah-Nee-Ta, and Simnasho. The service aims to expand access to jobs, health care, essential services, and recreation for the Warm
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Warming pattern continues through the weekend as high pressure moves inland. The high pressure will not be the normal arching ridge, but more of an elongated nose of warmer air that migrates into Oregon. This feature will stall out across the Pacific Northwest and keep the temperatures in the 70s through
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will implement an outdoor debris burn ban starting at midnight on April 30, 2026. This measure is due to increasing wildfire risk and an early wildfire season in its district within Central Oregon. Unseasonably warm and dry conditions, along with declining fuel moisture, have significantly elevated the
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