November 2019

Cascades Academy robotic team takes 2nd place at tourney

November 21, 2019 3:58 pm KTVZ

The Cascades Academy robotics team took their robots on the road to take part in the Madtown Throwdown competition in Madera, CA on November 9th and 10th, and did they ever show up! Competing in a field of 31 teams and 48 robots; including 7 past World Championship winners, the team from Cascades Academy, called Mystic Biscuit, rose all the way to the competition finals as members of the 3rd seed alliance, and took second place along with their alliance partners The Greybots (Atascadero, CA) and Citrus Circuits (Davis, CA).

Free legal help offered for C.O. seniors

November 21, 2019 3:40 pm KTVZ

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon and Legal Aid Services of Oregon are working together to offer legal services to low-income older adults living in Central Oregon. These services are provided to adults 60 years and older with preference to those in greatest social and economic need, with particular attention to low income, minority and frail individuals.

C.O. may see holiday-week snow; ODOT has reminders

November 21, 2019 1:12 pm KTVZ

The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for next week that includes a chance for snow on the floor of the High Desert in Central Oregon, ODOT advised Thursday.

Mt. Bachelor sets Black Friday ‘Hopening Day,’ snow or not

November 21, 2019 11:49 am KTVZ

The lifts at Mt. Bachelor are moving, the ramps and trails are ready — but none of that matters, if there isn’t any snow.

Truck hits bridges, closing Franklin Ave. underpass

November 21, 2019 10:10 am KTVZ

The boom of an excavator being hauled on a truck struck a pair of bridges over Bend’s Franklin Avenue Thursday morning, prompting closure of the underpass for about two hours while they were inspected, police said.

Clearing, but staying chilly

November 21, 2019 10:07 am KTVZ

With a nice ridge of high pressure over the region we will see plenty of sunshine today, but we will be staying a bit on the chilly side.

New Tumalo fire station set to open

November 21, 2019 12:06 am Barney Lerten

Bend Fire & Rescue’s new Tumalo fire station is due to go into service on Dec. 3, while the new station by Pilot Butte is expected to open in January.

Students help create River Trail info kiosks

November 21, 2019 12:03 am KTVZ

Realms Middle School eighth-graders collaborated with the Tumalo Irrigation District to create some informational kiosks along the Deschutes River Trail.

Part of DCSO work center to serve as emergency warming shelter

November 21, 2019 12:00 am Barney Lerten

Part of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office work-release center will be used to house up to 48 people as an emergency warming shelter during the winter, the Homeless Leadership Coalition announced Thursday.

Report: Clean energy jobs booming part of Ore. economy

November 20, 2019 11:27 pm KTVZ

The clean energy sector is a major jobs provider in Oregon, according to a new report.

Bend councilors weigh future of Reed Market Road

November 20, 2019 11:10 pm KTVZ

The city of Bend is once again taking a look at improving Reed Market Road, and the possible projects haven’t gotten any cheaper since the first phase of work.

Ex-Bend HS teacher sentenced in child porn case

November 20, 2019 9:18 pm Barney Lerten

A former Bend HS teacher has been sentenced to eight months in jail for downloading child pornography.

OSU using robot glider to measure ocean noise levels

November 20, 2019 9:11 pm KTVZ

At a time when ocean noise is receiving increased global attention, researchers at Oregon State University and NOAA have developed an effective method to use an underwater robotic glider to measure sound levels over broad areas of the ocean.

Wyden intros bill to rein in rising airline fees

November 20, 2019 9:01 pm Barney Lerten

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and colleagues introduced legislation Wednesday to prohibit airlines from charging fees – including cancellation, change and bag fees – that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs of the services actually provided.

Merkley intros bill to create monarch, pollinator highways

November 20, 2019 8:49 pm KTVZ

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) on Wednesday to introduce new, bipartisan legislation to help states create pollinator-friendly habitats along roads and highways. “This legislation would help address the steep decline of pollinator populations, which poses a serious threat to American farmers

Bend Red Cross volunteers back from Calif. fire lines

November 20, 2019 7:40 pm KTVZ

As wildfires burned across California in recent months, destroying homes and thousands of acres, American Red Cross volunteers from Bend joined the massive response efforts.

Five Ridgeview seniors sign letters of intent

November 20, 2019 6:32 pm KTVZ

Friends and families gathered Wednesday at Ridgeview High School as five senior student-athletes signed letters of intent to play volleyball or softball at their chosen colleges and universities.

Mostly sunny tomorrow, but snow likely on the way

November 20, 2019 6:00 pm KTVZ

Happy Wednesday, Central Oregon. Tonight through Saturday night, a high pressure ridge will settle in over the region.

Redmond prepping to open ice skating rink for season

November 20, 2019 5:54 pm Barney Lerten

If all goes well, the city of Redmond’s downtown ice skating rink will open for the season next Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving.

Free fishing in Oregon on Black Friday, Saturday after Thanksgiving

November 20, 2019 4:16 pm KTVZ

It’s easy to #OptOutside in Oregon on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving—you can fish, crab or clam for free anywhere in the state!

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