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PORTLAND, Oregon — After a yearslong federal lawsuit, the Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation. Federal officials sued the live entertainment giant two years ago, alleging it held a monopoly over the live entertainment industry.

But some states, including Oregon and Washington, said they will continue fighting the company in court, noting the settlement was not only unexpected but also does not go far enough to protect consumers. “For too long, Live Nation has used a monopoly to drive up ticket prices, squeeze out competition and make it harder for everyday Oregonians to see the artists they love,” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said in a statement. “Oregonians deserve a fair marketplace. We will continue to support the coalition of states committed to holding Live Nation accountable, protecting consumers and restoring real competition to the music industry.”

When the DOJ, under the Biden administration, filed the antitrust lawsuit in 2024, officials said they hoped to restore competition to the market, in part by separating Live Nation from Ticketmaster.

“Live Nation often sacrifices profits it could earn as a venue owner by letting its venues sit empty,” then-U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said at the time. “Rather than opening them to artists who do not use Live Nation promotion services, even during peak concert season.”

Under the proposed settlement, Live Nation would divest from at least 13 amphitheaters nationwide. The company would also have to allow a mix of ticket vendors at some venues and pay a $280 million fine. For a company that reported about $25 billion in sales in 2025, some critics say that amount is too small.

“That’s a drop in the bucket,” said Portland attorney Robert Parker Jr.

Parker filed his own lawsuit against Live Nation in 2023 on behalf of his client, We Are Live Entertainment, but withdrew the suit after federal officials filed their case several months later. He said Live Nation cost his client’s artists millions of dollars and argued that states that recently settled with the company handed the ticket giant a win.

“What should have probably happened in terms of divestiture was clearly not significant enough,” Parker said. “Maybe the remaining states that are not signing off will be able to extract some further concessions in their particular geographical regions of the country.”

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John Carroll

John Carroll took the weather show on the road and stopped by to say hello to the students at High Desert Christian Academy in Prineville. The student are in the middle of their “Weather Unit” and were very curious about how television weather forecasting is different from other types of forecasting jobs.

Great questions about tornadoes, dust devils, and wildfires with “fire-nadoes” in the blazes.

John Carroll enjoys speaking to area schools and is alway willing to find room on his schedule for a visit. Contact him at john.carroll@ktvz.com and schedule a time for John at your school.

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Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services said Tuesday continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by funding the creation and preservation of 329 affordable homes, including a 75-unit project near Redmond Airport. 

The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for four properties located in Astoria, Redmond, and Portland, including the Mountain View Community Village planned for Deschutes County-owned land north of Oasis Village.

The project planned by Mountain View Community Development also received a $3 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank late last year.

According to the project summary presented to the state council, “Mountain View Community Village is a 75-unit development with 68 units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and seven units of market-rate housing on 9.48 acres of land in Redmond. “

“The project consists of single-story, stand-alone cottage-style homes designed to foster privacy, space and dignity. Each cottage will include design elements that reduce stress and support stability, including private entries, durable and easy to maintain finishes, clear wayfinding and noise-reducing features.

“In addition to dedicated onsite office space for PSH services staff, the development also includes a flexible community/event space for voluntary activities such as tenant meetings, community-building events, or group workshops.

“Laundry services, green space, community gardens, and dog runs are centrally located, with additional flex space for social gatherings. Picnic tables and additional seating areas have been placed with meandering walkways throughout the development to encourage small gatherings amongst sub-communities and reduce social isolation. OHCS funds will not be used for the market-rate units.”

“Solving the affordability crisis Oregonians are facing demands that we address housing supply,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “In all corners of the state, we need to be united in delivering solutions that ensure every Oregonian has a safe, decent, and affordable place to live.”

According to OHCS: “These developments reflect a broad spectrum of housing types, from manufactured homes and cottage-style units to multifamily apartments, demonstrating the critical need for diverse housing options across Oregon.” 

They added, “Investing in homes of all shapes and sizes addresses the state’s housing affordability challenges, especially in rural communities where local housing needs require local solutions. The awarded projects also offer a range of service levels, including permanent supportive housing and culturally specific services, ensuring Oregonians can access housing that truly meets their needs.”

The projects were selected through the Oregon Centralized Application process – a first-of-its-kind approach that streamlines funding to help preserve and create more affordable housing faster and more efficiently.

More details about each project can be found in the Housing Stability Council meeting packet.

About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)

OHCS is Oregon’s housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers. For more information, please visit: oregon.gov/ohcs.

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Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Right now, Bend native Anna Soens is in Milan-Cortina representing Team USA and Central Oregon at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Over the weekend, Soens competed in the alpine downhill event but crashed early in her run and was unable to finish.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, she reflected on the experience, writing in part:

“I came to Cortina with exactly zero downhill training or experience and I was super unsure I would even try it… I’m proud that I pushed out.”

Even with a DNF (Did not finish), Soens’ positivity didn’t waver, a trait she’s developed through years of challenges.

Ten years ago, Soens was climbing at an indoor rock gym when she fell and broke her back. Since then, she has fought to get her life back.

“I think adaptive skiing is one of the most free adaptive sports available to us,” Soens said. “You know, the lift access brings you up, and then with it being a gravity sport, we’re kind of on an even playing field with able-bodied skiers, so we can rip around just like anybody else. So that was really empowering.”

Her recovery journey started at Oregon Adaptive Sports in Bend, where she not only began reclaiming her life but also found a strong community and even met her future husband.

“I first learned to ski with Oregon Adaptive Sports and then, it is something to reclaim my life and identity and get me moving, get outside,” she said. “Part of the reason why I moved to Bend was because of OAS, and because of the community that I have through OAS. I met my husband, he was an instructor at OAS when I was still learning to ski.”

In 2018, Soens became the first paraplegic woman to climb Mount Hood, a goal she had set alongside her father.

“Once I healed a bit and started considering what was possible, I recruited a ton of friends and I didn’t care whether I got dog-sledded up the mountain or whether it was under my own power, but I wanted to stand on the summit with my dad,” Soens said. “And so we did.”

On Monday, Soens placed an impressive fourth in the alpine Super-G. Unfortunately, she did not finish her alpine combined race today.

She’ll be back on the slopes for the giant slalom on Thursday and the slalom on Saturday.

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Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 65-year-old Portland man was killed in a crash Monday afternoon while skiing with friends on Mt. Bachelor, authorities said Tuesday.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the ski and snowboard resort at 2:22 p.m. after reports of an injured skier on the Wanoga Way ski trail, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said.

Around that time, Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol notified authorities of a skier who had crashed and was seriously injured. Sheriff’s deputies, Bend Fire & Rescue and AirLink responded to the scene.

When Ski Patrol arrived, they found skier Nigel Barry Young of Portland, who was not breathing and did not have a pulse, Carr said.

Ski Patrol personnel and Bend Fire & Rescue medics immediately began resuscitation efforts, but despite their attempts, Young was pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to investigators, Young had been skiing with three friends who were ahead of him on the trail at the time of the crash and who did not witness the incident.

Authorities say Young was wearing a helmet, but based on preliminary findings, investigators believe the injuries he sustained were not survivable.

The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the incident.

KTVZ News reached out to Mt. Bachelor officials for a statement, which was provided Wednesday by Communications and Community Relations Manager Presley Quon:

“Our thoughts are with Mr. Young’s family and friends as they process this difficult loss. We are thankful to our patrollers and emergency first responders for their quick action and the medical assistance provided.”

Read the full press release below.

Mt. Bachelor, Ore. – On Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:22 p.m., Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol was notified of an injured skier on the Wanoga Way Ski Trail at Mt. Bachelor. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Bend Fire & Rescue, and Airlink were dispatched to assist.

Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol was first to arrive on scene and found the male skier without a pulse and not breathing. Despite extensive resuscitation efforts by Ski Patrol and Bend Fire medics, the skier was pronounced dead at 2:56 p.m.

The skier is identified as Nigel Barry Young, 65, of Portland, Oregon. Young had been skiing with three friends, who were ahead of him and did not witness the crash. Young was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, but deputies believe his injuries were not survivable.

The Wanoga Way Ski Trail is located on the eastside of Mt. Bachelor off the Cloudchaser Lift. It’s considered an intermediate ski trail.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating with Mt. Bachelor staff to complete the investigation. The Sheriff’s Office thanks Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, Bend Fire & Rescue, and Airlink for their assistance.  

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Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – From building affordable homes to mitigating wildfire risks to providing local childcare and distributing fresh food, youth ages 16 to 24 are getting a chance to earn money, improve their communities, and build their resumes. 

Now, the organization that makes it possible, Heart of Oregon Corps, is getting help to provide those programs, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation, the philanthropy arm of O’Reilly Auto Parts. 

Here’s the rest of Tuesday’s announcement from Heart of Oregon Corps:

“For many of these young people, this is their first job opportunity,” said Julie Gray, president of the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation. “More than half of them do not have a high school diploma or GED, and this program gives them the opportunity to earn that degree while getting valuable job experience. The resiliency they gain is impressive.” 

The organization celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025, with an impressive record of success for youth in the programs, and for the communities they serve. 

Over the years, Heart of Oregon has hired and trained over 5,000 local youth, who have built 40 affordable homes, improved more than 50,000 acres of public lands, and earned $2.5 million in AmeriCorps education scholarships. 

One program alum, Jasmine, found herself at a crossroads at age 16. She’d dropped out of school and was struggling with addiction. Now, she has an associate’s degree in early childhood education, teaches preschool, and serves on the Heart of Oregon Board of Directors.

“I would not be who I am today without Heart of Oregon Corps,” she said. “I’m sober, I have a job I love, and I just bought my first house so my kids have a safe and stable place to grow up.” 

With so much past success, Heart of Oregon is now constructing Central Oregon’s first youth workforce development campus in Redmond, to ensure impact on youth and the community for generations to come.  

“Support from the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation allows us to keep creating life-changing opportunities for youth right now, while we build the permanent campus that will serve them for decades,” said Laura Handy, executive director of Heart of Oregon Corps. “We’re deeply grateful for partners like O’Reilly Automotive Foundation who invest in young people and believe in their potential to strengthen our communities.” 

Heart of Oregon’s grant is part of a year-end round of giving for the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation, which awarded nearly $1.5 million across 50 nonprofits nationwide in 2025. It’s the largest distribution of funds from the foundation since its founding in 2020. 

About Heart of Oregon Corps 

Heart of Oregon Corps (HOC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through employment, job training, education, and service to Central Oregon communities. With the goal of career readiness, HOC hires and trains 225 youth ages 16-24 annually in the fields of conservation, construction, childcare, and warehousing logistics. Accredited by the Corps Center for Excellence, HOC is committed to training tomorrow’s workforce today and is accepting youth applications now! For more information or to apply, visit www.heartoforegon.org. 

About O’Reilly Automotive Foundation, Inc. The O’Reilly Automotive Foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of the O’Reilly family as a dependable community partner, supporting organizations and programs that address issues critical to improving the quality of life for underserved and underrepresented individuals and families. The Foundation concentrates its giving in the areas of economic stability and mobility, workforce development, health and social services and disaster relief.  

About O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. 

Since 1957, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., has grown from a family-owned company to a leader in the automotive replacement parts industry. It supplies equipment, tools, parts, and accessories to professional service providers and do-it-yourself customers across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Canada. With more than 6,500 store locations and growing, the O’Reilly Professional Parts People deliver excellent customer service, knowledge and value to the communities they serve. 

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Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council announced Tuesday that it’s been selected as one of 25 Community Host organizations for the 2026 Weaver Awards, a national initiative of Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute. 

The Weaver Awards are part of a collection of activities designed to celebrate and support weavers—everyday neighbors who are building relationships, strengthening belonging, and weaving trust into the social fabric of their communities.

Here’s the rest of COIC’s announcement:

As a Community Host, we will build a culture of weaving in Central Oregon by: 

Identifying local weavers and sharing their stories with our community 

Launching a local Weaver Awards program, distributing 20+ microgrants each year for four years to individuals and small nonprofits 

Convening gatherings that bring people together and help them learn the skills of weaving 

Joining a national network of local leaders rebuilding trust in communities across the U.S. 

 “We’re thrilled to be chosen for this opportunity,” said Sean Keithly, COIC Community and Economic Development Director. “This partnership will let us shine a light on the quiet leaders in our community and build upon the work they’re already doing to develop trust, connection, and belonging.” 

“While loneliness, isolation, and division seem to define our national story, these 25 Community Hosts show us another truth — that trust grows when neighbors show up for one another, build relationships, and work together,” said Frederick J. Riley, Executive Director of Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute.

“Each organization is already deeply woven into the life of its community, and by going even deeper, they’re proving that a culture of belonging isn’t just possible — it’s already taking hold, block by block.” 

Each Community Host receives $225,000 in startup funding, along with training, tools, technical assistance, and ongoing support from Weave.

This partnership represents a four-year commitment to our community, signaling Weave’s belief in the strength, creativity, and leadership already alive in the Central Oregon region. The first cycle of the Central Oregon Weaver Awards is set to launch in summer 2026. 

“The richness of a community comes from people of different perspectives, cultures, and experiences coming together in care for one another,” said Tammy Baney, executive director of COIC. “We’re grateful to partner with the Aspen Institute to bring this community-building investment to Central Oregon and to support the neighbors who strengthen connection and belonging across our region.” 

We’ll share more information in the months ahead, including details on how local residents can apply for a Weaver Award. For more information, please visit our website https://www.coic.org/weaverawards/  

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About Weave 

Weave: The Social Fabric Project is an initiative of the Aspen Institute dedicated to strengthening trust, connection, and belonging in communities across the United States. Weave supports everyday weavers—neighbors who show up for others, bridge divides, and build community. Through storytelling, online learning, community-building programs, and the Weaver Awards, Weave works to repair America’s social fabric from the ground up and lift up the people who are already leading this work in their neighborhoods. Learn more at weavers.org.  

About Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Established in 1972, the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is a regional council of governments serving Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson counties, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, providing planning, transportation, economic development, and community services that support regional collaboration and resilience. 

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Tracee Tuesday

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — February marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global reminder that a girl’s curiosity is her superpower. It’s a message that girls belong in laboratories, tech hubs, and research centers — everywhere science is done.

In a two-part special report, KTVZ News highlighted the women who’ve made their mark in science. Now, in part two, we turn to the girls who are just beginning their journey, inspired, determined, and ready to take the lead.

For Mountain View High School junior Peyton Resmussen, the gap is something she’s already noticed. “I’ve talked to my grandma about her, like science classes, and she said, its more… a lot more men,” she said.

Pew Research shows men still outpace women in engineering, mechanical fields, astronomy, and physics, while women continue to excel in the health and life sciences, including healthcare, psychology, and veterinary medicine.

So what does that mean for today’s girls who dream of working in science and medicine?

Mountain View program brings science to life

At Mountain View High School in Bend, girls in the Biomedical Foundations program are already gaining real-life experience in the lab and in the field. The school partners with the Cascades East AHEC Health Occupations program, offering hands‑on rotations at St. Charles Bend.

Students learn about everything from nursing and radiology to caregiving for the elderly, getting a taste of what a career in healthcare feels like. Among them are two juniors — Peyton Resmussen and Elizabeth Warren, both eager to turn their interest in science into future careers.

Peyton is interested in working in the medical field. “Within our human anatomy class, we get to learn about, like, what’s happening in our body and learning just about all the different systems, particularly the digestive system, seeing how, like, those are all linked together and then just seeing, like, how it can come from just a big scale all the way down to like the molecular level,” she said.

‘Science is all around us.’

Elizabeth Warren says her focus is on environmental science, and she sees it as a field where girls can make an impact. “Science is all around us all the time. It is us. Consumes our everyday lives. And I think that it’s really important to dive deeper into that and look at every aspect of science,” she said.

Both young women say they’re aware of the disparity, that more men still hold science-related jobs than women. “It’s intimidating sometimes, like, seeing those numbers and seeing that there’s like, usually more men within it,” Peyton said.

Outnumbered, not outmatched

But these girls say being outnumbered doesn’t mean being outmatched. And when it comes to standing equal in science, they say one word matters most.

“Confidence because women, they give birth; they are very smart. I think that anyone should be just as confident in women as they are in men,” Elizabeth said.

For girls like Peyton and Elizabeth, it’s not about proving they can do science; it’s about proving they always belonged in it. “Women belong in the field just as much as men do, and it shouldn’t be based on, like, gender and that like they are welcome here and they are meant to learn this is not just supposed to be like guys or boys who are supposed to learn it,” Peyton said.

Mentors, motivation, and the road ahead

At Mountain View, these girls are breaking stereotypes, and they’re doing it with support from mentors who show them what’s possible. From classroom labs to local hospitals, Central Oregon’s girls in science are building the future of medicine, technology, and discovery.

Watch Tracee Tuesday’s first report on women in science here:

Women continue breaking barriers in science, but work remains to close gender gap

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Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hey kids! It’s time to “ready, set, skate!” for FREE with Camp Fire Central Oregon on Sunday at The Pavilion in Bend.

The nonprofit youth development organization is inviting the whole community to its annual Absolutely Incredible Kid Day (aka #KidDay) celebration—three action-packed hours of *FREE ice skating for the first 200 kids through the door, birthday cake and family-friendly activities, all honoring the incredible youth in our community and beyond.

Observed nationwide, #KidDay is recognized in unique ways by Camp Fire affiliates across the United States. The holiday encourages adults to uplift and recognize kids and teens, and it takes place each year on the third Thursday of March, which falls on March 19 this year. Camp Fire Central Oregon will host its free ice-skating celebration on the Sunday before the national holiday.

“This year’s event coincides with Camp Fire’s 116th birthday,” says Katie Roberts, Camp Fire’s outreach and communications manager. “As in years past, we’re welcoming kids and their families to skate and enjoy off-the-ice activities as well! It’s a great way to get exercise in the fresh air, engage with others, and just have fun—bring all your friends!”

In addition to skating and birthday cake, the event will feature a raffle, a hands-on STEAM activity, opportunities for parents/guardians to write letters of encouragement to kids, photo booth, and a #KidDay craft project designed to lift the spirits of patients staying at Ronald McDonald House.

Camp Fire staff will also be on hand to connect with families about the organization’s camps and youth programs while engaging with youth all afternoon.

Organizers say they expect another strong turnout, including youth from the Three Rivers and La Pine communities, where Camp Fire offers after-school programs serving three schools.

Over the past month, teen volunteers interested in community service and leadership development were encouraged to lend a hand through Camp Fire’s Teen Connects Program, and this opportunity quickly filled up!

“From the kids and families to our staff, volunteers, partners, and sponsors, #KidDay is pure community magic,” Roberts says. “It’s a day where the spotlight is entirely on celebrating how amazing today’s youth truly are, which is important because we know growing up is hard. Every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and incredible—and this event gives us the perfect chance to make sure they know it.”

EVENT DETAILSWhat: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® FREE Ice Skating Party and Camp Fire CelebrationWhen: Sunday, March 15, 12:30–3:30 p.m. Arrive early—by 3 p.m. to skate!Where: The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way, BendWho: Camp Fire Central Oregon and the youth and families of our community; first 200 youth through the door (*ages 17 and under, must be accompanied by a caring adult)Why: How often do we tell the kids and teens in our lives how incredible they are? This is why Camp Fire founded Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® in 1997—to activate millions of adults across the U.S. to write or tell a young person in their life what makes them incredible, and to find other ways to celebrate kids.

This year’s sponsors include the City of Bend, St. Charles Health System, Camp Fire and AT&T. Additional partners: Safeway and Bend Park & Recreation District.

For more information, visit Camp Fire’s website: https://campfireco.org/aikd.

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Matthew Draxton

Pacific Power will host an online discussion today, March 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. to address wildfire safety and preparedness. The webinar will focus on steps taken to protect the electrical grid and ensure customer safety during the upcoming wildfire season.

The meeting will provide details on the company’s comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan and current preparations. Pacific Power serves customers across six western states and maintains a long history of wildfire defense planning.

Pacific Power representatives will lead the session, which includes an overview of the company’s wildfire mitigation plan. Protecting customers and communities while providing safe and reliable power is the company’s stated highest priority. According to Pacific Power, the utility has an established history of planning for and defending against wildfires throughout the six western states it serves. The upcoming discussion is designed to inform the public about the specific actions taken to safeguard the electrical grid. The webinar is open to the public and can be accessed online. The meeting will be held through the Zoom platform at the link provided by the utility.

The webinar is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on March 10, 2026, and can be accessed here.

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