November 2019

Oregon releases statewide report card

November 26, 2019 9:43 am Barney Lerten

The 2018-19 edition of the Oregon Statewide Report Card is now available on the Oregon Department of Education website, the agency said…

Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Keeping your Smart TV safe

November 26, 2019 9:30 am Barney Lerten

Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense with your…

Shepherd’s House offers Thanksgiving feast, seeks donations

November 26, 2019 9:02 am KTVZ News Team

On Wednesday, starting at noon, Shepherd’s House Ministries will be serving a fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner with all of the fixings. The dinner is…

Winter storm warning posted

November 26, 2019 8:52 am Bob Shaw

As suspected, the Winter Storm Watch will turn to a Winter Storm Warning at noon today and will stay in place until 4:00 am…

Bend Parks and Rec begins online survey

November 26, 2019 8:51 am KTVZ News Team

Every few years, the Bend Park and Recreation District conducts a survey to gauge awareness, perceptions and priorities of Bend residents in regards…

Sisters football player overcomes concussion, learns to kick

November 26, 2019 8:45 am KTVZ News Team

Wyatt Hernandez’s story is one of perseverance By Audrey Roberts, KTVZ.COM It sounds like a blockbuster movie: Boy loves football, boy gets hurt…

Redmond eyes higher fine for illegal fireworks

November 25, 2019 10:33 pm Barney Lerten

Redmond city councilors on Tuesday night consider boosting the fine for illegal fireworks from $100 to…

Ore. senators fight changes to Fair Housing Act standard

November 25, 2019 10:24 pm KTVZ News Team

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., called on the Trump administration Monday to reject proposed changes to the Fair Housing Act they said…

Gold mine proposed in Malheur County

November 25, 2019 9:46 pm KTVZ News Team

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries said Monday it received a Consolidated Permit Application on Nov. 15 for a proposed gold mine…

Knopp holds Central Oregon town halls

November 25, 2019 7:47 pm Barney Lerten

State Senator Tim Knopp of Bend held three town halls across Senate District 27 on Monday, with topics ranging from schools to gun violence, as well…

Stomach virus shuts schools in Albany district

November 25, 2019 7:34 pm The Associated Press

The rapid spread of a stomach virus through the Greater Albany School District has forced the closure of all schools in the district for the rest of…

Holiday shopping season ramps up

November 25, 2019 7:10 pm KTVZ News Team

As Thanksgiving arrives, so does the big holiday shopping season – and a growing number of Central Oregonians do more of their shopping online. We…

City of Bend: Shovel snow off sidewalk, or you could get a ticket

November 25, 2019 6:45 pm Rhea Panela

Bend homeowners have 24 hours to clear snow off their sidewalks after the snowfall stops, or they could receive a citation, the city warns.…

Pet safety tips for the cold days ahead

November 25, 2019 6:36 pm Barney Lerten

As frigid, below-freezing temperatures and snow hit Central Oregon, the Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to remind people to provide extra…