January 2020

Donors help Friends of the Children get new SUV

January 22, 2020 9:26 pm KTVZ

Donations enabled Friends of the Children Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, to add a new SUV to its fleet Wednesday at Robberson Ford.

1 dead, 7 wounded in downtown Seattle shooting

January 22, 2020 9:13 pm The Associated Press

Police say multiple people opened fire in the busiest part of downtown Seattle during the Wednesday evening commute, killing one person and wounding seven others.

High school wrestling ramping up in C.O.

January 22, 2020 8:25 pm KTVZ

Schools like Crook County and Culver High School have had historically talented wrestling programs. This year’s no different. Over the last few years, though, other Central Oregon schools have burst onto the scene.

Traffic plans in place for Bend Chick-fil-A crowds

January 22, 2020 7:49 pm KTVZ

Lots of people are expected to “eat mor chikin” Thursday

More mtn. snow expected all week

January 22, 2020 7:47 pm KTVZ

Snow continued to fall across the Cascades and more is expected into the weekend.

Redmond land swap to ease Ridgeview HS access

January 22, 2020 7:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Redmond School District is swapping land by Ridgeview High for improvements to the school’s entrance.

Proposed Oregon bill targets housing discrimination

January 22, 2020 6:55 pm KTVZ

Housing discrimination is not just an urban issue, but rather a statewide concern. Through Senate Bill 1534, Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle and state Sen. Shemia Fagan, D-Portland, hope to pass legislation that would enforce more fair housing laws.

Bend neighborhood assn. displeased with transportation measure

January 22, 2020 6:54 pm KTVZ

As the city of Bend finalizes its $180 million transportation bond measure for the May ballot, the Old Farm District Neighborhood Association has released a statement voicing its displeasure.

Point in Time Count of C.O. homeless set for next week

January 22, 2020 6:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Homeless Leadership Coalition will be kicking off the annual Point In Time Count in Central Oregon on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

BLM plans pile-burning SW of Prineville

January 22, 2020 6:13 pm KTVZ News Partners

In addition to burning piles down by La Pine this week, Prineville BLM fire crews plan to burn 100 acres of piles southwest of Prineville over the next several days.

CET launching Saturday Community Connector service

January 22, 2020 5:58 pm KTVZ News Partners

Shopping, running errands, visiting friends and reaching appointments will be easier with new Saturday service on Cascade East Transit’s Community Connector routes that begin next month.

Deschutes Natl. Forest seeks comments on E. Fort Rock OHV trailhead connections

January 22, 2020 5:18 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest is beginning a public scoping period for the East Fort Rock OHV Trailhead Connections Project.

Warmer temps and rainy

January 22, 2020 5:07 pm KTVZ

We will see a slight chance of rain showers Wednesday night.

Sisters man arrested on child pornography charges

January 22, 2020 5:01 pm KTVZ News Partners

A tip and a six-month investigation has led to the arrest of a 44-year-old Sisters man on nearly two-dozen counts related to possessing and distributing child pornography, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday.

RPA robotics students engage in Battle Bots competition

January 22, 2020 3:12 pm KTVZ News Partners

Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Battle Bots class has spent the month of January preparing for battle –– battle with robots, that is.

Arrest made in string of thefts from unlocked COCC gym lockers

January 22, 2020 2:53 pm Barney Lerten

A 24-year-old Bend transient has been arrested on theft and ID theft charges, accused of stealing from several unlocked lockers in the Mazama Gym locker room at Central Oregon Community College and later making fraudulent purchases, police said.

3 wounded in Salem shooting: 1 critical

January 22, 2020 2:22 pm The Associated Press

Authorities say three people were wounded in a shooting in east Salem late Tuesday night.

Wuhan coronavirus death toll rises; city imposes transport lockdown

January 22, 2020 12:46 pm CNN Newsource

The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus has risen to 17, as dozens more cases were reported across China and as far afield as the western United States, sparking fears of a possible pandemic.

Grants available to preserve historic cemeteries

January 22, 2020 11:37 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is offering grants for qualified historic cemeteries. The annual grants fund projects that preserve historic cemeteries.

Oregon DMV urges air travelers: Get passport card to avoid Real ID backlog

January 22, 2020 11:27 am KTVZ News Partners

Attention, air travelers: Something big is happening on Oct. 1 — and if you aren’t paying attention, it might mean missing your flight out of any U.S. airport, the Oregon DMV warned Wednesday.

Month: January 2020