December 2019

Bobcat caught on camera at High Desert Museum

December 9, 2019 9:16 pm KTVZ

The High Desert Museum south of Bend has released video of an elusive, wild bobcat that’s been living on the grounds.

Petitioner says Deschutes sheriff should enforce Second Amendment

December 9, 2019 8:20 pm KTVZ

The group Deschutes County Citizens for Second Amendment Rights is circulating a petition in Redmond and La Pine, working to get the Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance on the county ballot next year.

ODOT, county still working to finalize Terrebonne solution

December 9, 2019 5:57 pm KTVZ

Oregon Department of Transportation officials and Deschutes County commissioners still have yet to finalize a chosen path forward for safety improvements on U.S. Highway 97 through Terrebonne.

C. Oregon Duck fans cheer UO’s return to the Rose Bowl

December 9, 2019 5:35 pm KTVZ

We asked some Central Oregon Duck fans how they’re feeling about the team’s return to the Rose Bowl, facing Wisconsin on New Year’s Day.

Tumalo Mtn. hikers get to pose with Santa

December 9, 2019 5:15 pm Barney Lerten

Hikers up Tumalo Mountain found a holiday surprise at the top on Sunday — Santa Claus, along with a photographer to snap a unique Christmas photo.

Monday evening snow report

December 9, 2019 4:38 pm KTVZ

No new snow to report in the past 24 hours. Meadows, Timberline and Bachelor are all open. Hoodoo and Willamette Pass have yet to open for the season.

Changes on the way to Central Oregon

December 9, 2019 4:38 pm KTVZ

Sunny skies overhead but things are set to change.

Portland police release names in officer’s fatal shooting of man

December 9, 2019 4:01 pm The Associated Press

Police have released the name of the officer who shot and killed a man Sunday outside a Starbucks coffee shop on Portland’s southeast side.

C. Oregon water, sewer projects get $72 million in EPA loans

December 9, 2019 3:46 pm KTVZ News Partners

Several major Central Oregon water and sewer projects will receive a total of $72 million in federal EPA loans, announced Monday

DEQ lifts NW Oregon air quality advisory

December 9, 2019 2:20 pm KTVZ News Partners

DEQ, other agencies are lifting the air quality advisory for the Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge through The Dalles and southwest Washington due to improved air quality.

Man who argued religious objection to tax filing found guilty

December 9, 2019 2:10 pm The Associated Press

U.S. District Chief Judge Michael W. Mosman has found an Oregon man guilty of four counts of willfully failing to file tax returns during an unusual second trial.

‘Oregon Loves Its Pets’ license plate to help spay-neuter programs

December 9, 2019 1:55 pm KTVZ News Partners

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Eugene-based spay and neuter program is looking to raise funds with a special license plate that will attract attention from pet-lovers across the state while helping tackle pet overpopulation. Each year in the US, approximately 1.5 million pets are euthanized in shelters — and while that is an incredibly disturbing

DMV to drop fee for no-photo disabled parking placards

December 9, 2019 1:21 pm KTVZ News Partners

A new Oregon law will remove a costly Catch 22 for people who need a disabled parking placard but are medically unable to go to a DMV office.

Memorial fund honors late Summit HS robotics coach

December 9, 2019 12:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

Brooks Resources, along with the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools and the Van Valkenburg family, announced Monday that a memorial fund has been established to honor Charlotte Van Valkenburg, who passed away in a September car accident.

Person dies in Juniper Acres travel trailer fire, explosion

December 9, 2019 11:13 am Barney Lerten

A person was found dead Sunday morning in a travel trailer destroyed by a fire and explosion in the off-the-grid Juniper Acres subdivision east of Alfalfa, Crook County Sheriff John Gautney said Monday.

Bend’s Ford cruises in giant slalom for 1st career World Cup win

December 9, 2019 9:46 am The Associated Press

Bend, Oregon ski racer Tommy Ford cruised through the fog and the falling snow Sunday to win his first career World Cup race.

Funding still needed for 2021 athletics event in Eugene

December 9, 2019 9:38 am The Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon state officials have only identified about half of the $40 million they’ve committed to the 2021 World Athletics Championships to be held in Eugene. The Register-Guard reports that records show the full state contribution represents about half the nearly $80.9 million budget for the 10-day event. The event is expected