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Oregon SNAP recipients face uncertainty as government shutdown looms 

BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — More than 750,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could see their benefits halted by the end of October if the federal government shutdown continues, Governor Tina Kotek warned this week.  According to Governor Kotek, Oregon’s SNAP recipients include over 200,000 children and 130,000 residents aged 65 and older. The governor said that

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OSU womens basketball Coach Scott Rueck

OSU women’s basketball Head Coach Scott Rueck looks at upcoming season, loss of key player to injury

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University women’s basketball Head Coach Scott Rueck spoke with reporters Tuesday about the Beavers’ upcoming season. The first question focused on the recent season-ending knee injury to top player Catarina Ferriera, who led the Beavers in scoring last season in every game of their run to the West Coast

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Oregon Zoo license plate

Put a trunk on your trunk: New Oregon Zoo license plate will be available soon from the DMV

Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new Oregon Zoo license plate sponsored by the Oregon Zoo Foundation will be available at Oregon DMV, starting Nov. 3. The plate’s design is a nod to the Oregon Zoo’s endangered Asian elephant population and Portland’s nickname of the Rose City, DMV said in Monday’s announcement, which continues in full below: Artist Jeremy Nichols,

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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office patrol car

Jefferson County sheriff seeks to halt social media rumors of ICE raids, explains what officers were doing

(Update: Adding video, text of statement) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Sheriff Jason Pollock posted a statement on the agency’s Facebook page Monday evening, refuting rumors of immigration raids and saying the local officers, some in plainclothes, actually were part of a national domestic violence sweep. Here’s the full statement from the sheriff: Clarification

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Crook County Fair Board discusses long-term future of Crooked River Roundup contract 

PRINEVILLE, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Crook County Fair Board met Monday evening in Prineville, focusing on one of the most significant topics on its current agenda — the fair’s contract with the Crooked River Roundup (CRR).  During the meeting, representatives from the Crooked River Roundup Board voiced their dissatisfaction with the existing short-term contract governing

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Movies in the Mountains: Hocus Pocus next week

‘Movies in the Mountains’ at Mt. Bachelor kicks off tonight with a sold-out show, ‘Hocus Pocus’ next week

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tonight marks the start of Mt. Bachelor’s ‘Movies in the Mountains’ series, which is a line-up of drive-in movies projected in the Village parking lot, with a showing of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’. The event tonight is sold out but you can sign up now for next Friday where ‘Hocus Pocus’

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MBSEF Executive Director Kevin Perkey

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation welcomes Kevin Perkey as new executive director

Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Board of Directors announced on Thursday the appointment of Kevin Perkey as the organization’s new executive director. “Perkey joins MBSEF following an extensive search process and brings a deep background in nonprofit leadership, strategic growth, and community engagement,” the organization said in

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