November 2019

Mostly clear skies Thursday

November 13, 2019 7:33 pm Katie Zuniga

Happy Wednesday, Central Oregon! There is a chance that fog will build along the east slopes of the…

Business neighbors’ study critical of Hawthorne Transit Station

November 13, 2019 7:27 pm Barney Lerten

A northeast Bend shopping center commissioned a study that found serious issues with the nearby Hawthorne Station transit facility’s safety and…

New veterans memorial in Madras offers healing space

November 13, 2019 6:56 pm Rhea Panela

As we continue to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day, a dedication ceremony took place Wednesday in Madras for the Veterans Healing…

Bend resident charged with uploading child porn

November 13, 2019 6:28 pm Barney Lerten

A tip to Bend police on Tuesday from a nationwide task force targeting crimes against children led to an arrest of a 20-year-old Bend resident on…

State parks to waive parking fees on ‘Green Friday’

November 13, 2019 5:18 pm Barney Lerten

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to ditch the shopping bags and lace up their hiking boots to celebrate “Green…

NeighborImpact distributes more shelter funding

November 13, 2019 2:50 pm KTVZ News Team

Temperatures across Central Oregon are dipping low, for those experiencing homelessness. To help meet the crucial need for a safe, warm place to…

Salem man killed in Hwy. 20 Harney County crash

November 13, 2019 2:25 pm KTVZ News Team

A 75-year-old Salem man was killed Wednesday afternoon when his car left U.S. Highway 20 in Harney County and struck a tree, Oregon State police said…

Oregon agency to hold first hearing on prescription drug prices

November 13, 2019 1:48 pm KTVZ News Team

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services will be hosting its first hearing on prescription drug prices on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 5:30…

Madras family narrowly escapes house fire, thanks to alarm

November 13, 2019 1:33 pm Barney Lerten

Awakened by a smoke alarm, a Madras family of four narrowly escaped out a back bedroom window early Wednesday morning when a malfunctioning water…

Oregon unemployment rate still holding steady

November 13, 2019 12:04 pm KTVZ News Team

Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent in September and October, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday. The rate has…

ODOT plans Terrebonne open house Thursday

November 13, 2019 11:56 am KTVZ News Team

Highway designers from the Oregon Department of Transportation are inviting the public to an open house Thursday evening to again discuss proposed…

HIghway 97 vehicle fire S of Bend DCSO 1113

Hwy. 97 S. of Bend reopens after van fire, crash

November 13, 2019 10:38 am Barney Lerten

A van fire closed U.S. Highway 97 in both directions south of Bend Wednesday morning, authorities…

Woman’s remains found NE of Bend identified

November 13, 2019 9:37 am Barney Lerten

Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday released the name of the woman whose remains were found in a field northeast of Bend last Thursday…

Bend PD recover 3 stolen vehicles, make 5 arrests

November 13, 2019 1:06 am Barney Lerten

Bend police had a busy but successful Tuesday, in terms of car thefts, recovering three stolen vehicles in unrelated crimes, one a motor home that…

Pair arrested in La Pine apartment drug raid

November 13, 2019 12:19 am Barney Lerten

A two-month investigation into citizen complaints of drug deals at a La Pine apartment led to a SWAT team-led raid late Tuesday afternoon, the arrest…