November 2019

St. Charles provides $20K for Shepherd’s House Redmond, Madras shelters

November 8, 2019 11:45 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles has partnered with Shepherd’s House Ministries to provide $20,000 towards our Winter Shelter operations in Redmond and Madras. Our hope is to heighten the awareness of the Central Oregon community that winter overnight shelters are greatly needed in Central Oregon and that more resources are needed to meet the

Selena Gomez and her little sister stole the show at the ‘Frozen 2’ premiere

November 8, 2019 6:01 am CNN Newsource

This is how you walk a red carpet! Selena Gomez and her little sister, Gracie Teefey, 6, wore matching princess outfits at the “Frozen 2” premiere Thursday night in Hollywood. This is everything. Gomez captioned a picture from the premiere on her Instagram, “Hope I’m officially the best big sissy ever now.. she was LIVING

A man returning home from work found a woman’s body in his house. Police found another body and a bomb threat

November 8, 2019 1:37 am CNN Newsource

A gated community in Simi Valley, California, was evacuated Thursday after two people and a dog were found dead in a house and a bomb threat was discovered written on a wall, police say. Police were called to the house around 6:45 p.m. after a man returning home from work found a woman and a

Co. promotes tests to curb potential date-rape drugs

November 8, 2019 12:36 am KTVZ

After two women said they believed they were drugged at a downtown Bend bar, one company reached out Thursday to NewsChannel 21 about a product anyone can use to test drinks to avoid, drug-facilitated sexual assaults.

Tips lead to Sunriver condo raid, two arrests

November 8, 2019 12:30 am Barney Lerten

Tips of possible methamphetamine sales from a Sunriver condominium led to two Sunriver traffic stops, the arrests of both drivers and a raid on the condo Wednesday afternoon, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.

NE Redmond project to include 250 affordable homes

November 8, 2019 12:27 am KTVZ

A new northeast Redmond housing project plans to create about 500 homes, about half of them in the affordable housing category.

Meet Nash: A rescued dog with new family – and calling

November 7, 2019 10:31 pm KTVZ

A year or so ago, times were not so good for Nash. But the dog, one of 53 given up by a La Pine breeder, has found not just a new family, but a new purpose.

Out & About: Beauty is all around us

November 7, 2019 9:37 pm Barney Lerten

Another wonderful collection of outstanding photos from special Central Oregon places this week. Pop the favorite you took recently to us via the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!

Big Ol’ Fish: Halibut, trout and sturgeon

November 7, 2019 9:35 pm Barney Lerten

A 60-pound halibut caught in Alaska is just the kickoff for tonight’s fine catches. Share yours with us from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!

DCSO: No signs of foul play after remains found near Bend

November 7, 2019 9:08 pm Barney Lerten

Nearly 20 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers assisted detectives in a grid search for evidence Friday of a field northeast of Bend where a woman’s remains were found, as investigators said they’ve found no signs foul play was involved.

OSU-Cascades fall enrollment up 4.1%

November 7, 2019 11:30 am Barney Lerten

Fall term enrollment at Oregon State University–Cascades in Bend has increased 4.1% and includes 28% more first-year students than a year ago, the school said Thursday.

Deschutes County Parole & Probation Most Wanted List – August 2021

November 7, 2019 9:00 am KTVZ

Here is the list of individuals wanted by Deschutes County Adult Parole and Probation for
August 2021. Contact the agency at (541) 385-3246 with any information.

Chicago’s top cop retiring after turbulent 3-plus years

November 7, 2019 6:52 am The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson will announce his retirement after more than three years leading the department he joined as a patrolman in 1988. Johnson earlier this week signaled his retirement decision would have nothing to do with an investigation into a recent incident in which he was found asleep behind the

USC hosts Portland

November 7, 2019 3:30 am The Associated Press

Portland (1-0) vs. Southern California (1-0) Galen Center, Los Angeles; Friday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland and Southern California both look to put winning streaks together . DID YOU KNOW: Portland went 5-8 against non-conference schools last season. In those 13 games, the Pilots gave up 73.3 points per game while scoring 68.1 per

Summit advances, Ridgeview falls in boys soccer playoffs

November 6, 2019 11:35 pm Barney Lerten

The host Summit Storm advanced to the 6A boys soccer playoff Wednesday evening in a 5-0 shutout of the Liberty Falcons, advancing to Saturday’s quarterfinals against Jesuit, but Ridgeview in Class 5A fell 5-0 on the road to the Silverton Foxes.

Land trust leader reacts to forest tract going on market

November 6, 2019 10:15 pm Barney Lerten

The leader of the Deschutes Land Trust is still hopeful for a path toward conservation as a 33,000-acre tree farm, the Bull Springs Skyline Forest, is put on the market for a whopping $127 million.

Bend’s Epic Aircraft wins FAA certification of new plane

November 6, 2019 9:21 pm KTVZ

Bend-based Epic Aircraft announced Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration has granted Type Certification for its E1000 all-carbon fiber aircraft design, concluding what it called “a rigorous seven-year program that establishes a new industry standard for performance, price and ramp appeal in the personal aircraft marketplace.”

Redmond shop shares what’s in flavored vape products

November 6, 2019 8:20 pm KTVZ

The outbreak of lung illnesses and deaths related to flavored vape products, including two deaths in Oregon, is pushing lawmakers across the country to impose stricter regulations on tobacco alternatives.