January 2020

Bend looks to add three more building inspectors

January 3, 2020 6:12 pm KTVZ

Due to the growing number of complex construction projects happening in Bend, the city is looking to hire more building inspectors.

Oregon officials dismayed at limited FDA action on vaping

January 3, 2020 2:39 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Health Authority expressed disappointment on Friday at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s decision on flavored vaping products, saying it falls short and will limit efforts to reduce youth vaping.

Public invited to weigh in on COCC accreditation

January 3, 2020 2:26 pm KTVZ News Partners

Central Oregon Community College, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, is updating its accreditation this year, a standard evaluation process that involves a visit from a NWCCU team and a public input and comment phase. The comment phase is open now through March 6. Interested parties can direct their comments to: Northwest Commission on

Voting open in Pole Pedal Paddle design artwork contest

January 3, 2020 10:51 am KTVZ News Partners

The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union are excited to announce that online voting is now open for the 2020 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle design artwork contest.

Oregon lawmakers comment on Soleimani killing

January 3, 2020 8:59 am KTVZ News Partners

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., issued statements Friday on the Trump administration’s decision to kill Iran commander Qassem Soleimani.

Furry Friends: Simeon is a sweetheart

January 3, 2020 8:46 am KTVZ

Five-year-old Simeon loves to be held and cuddled, and she’s waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

More snow on the way

January 3, 2020 7:54 am KTVZ

We did get some partial clearing overnight, but…

Nice day…but changing…

January 3, 2020 7:42 am KTVZ

A strong flow out of the NW will keep us under mostly cloudy skies today,

Bend shoppers voice reactions to single-use bag ban

January 2, 2020 11:23 pm KTVZ

If you’re someone who forgets to bring your reusable bags to the grocery store, now it could cost you.

Oregon faith leaders push for gun control initiatives

January 2, 2020 10:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

Some faith leaders want 2020 to be the year Oregon passes what they see as better gun-control laws.

Wright takes over late, Colorado beats No. 4 Oregon 74-65

January 2, 2020 9:21 pm The Associated Press

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV scored 11 of his 21 points in the final 5 minutes, and Colorado beat another ranked team, taking down No. 4 Oregon 74-65 Thursday night. Tyler Bey added 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Buffaloes improved to 9-0 all-time against the Ducks in Boulder. Colorado also

Drone strike ordered by Trump kills top Iranian commander in Baghdad

January 2, 2020 9:10 pm CNN Newsource

(CNN) — A US drone strike ordered by President Donald Trump on a Baghdad airport has killed a top Iranian commander in a major escalation in regional tensions that have pitted Tehran against Washington and its allies in the Middle East. The Pentagon on Thursday confirmed a strike killed Qasem Soleimani, who as head of the

Out & About: Gorgeous winter scenes

January 2, 2020 7:39 pm KTVZ

Lots of awesome sunset photos and other scenic scenes featured in this week’s Out & About collection. Share your views of fun in the great outdoors with us from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!

Portland City Council member Nick Fish dies

January 2, 2020 7:15 pm The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The current longest tenured member of the Portland City Council has died from cancer. Nick Fish, 61, died Thursday in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, according to a statement released by Sonia Schmanski, his chief of staff. Fish announced Tuesday he planned to resign this year to focus

Dry and partly clear

January 2, 2020 6:51 pm KTVZ

Partly cloudy skies are expected across the region Thursday with overnight lows in the 30s.

New snow for Thursday

January 2, 2020 6:50 pm KTVZ

Several inches on Timberline and Mt Hood Meadows, a couple inches at Mt Bachelor and Hoodoo.

Salem man crashes on Hwy. 20 near Sisters

January 2, 2020 6:13 pm KTVZ

A Salem man who escaped serious injury in a rollover crash Thursday on U.S. Highway 20 just east of Sisters told Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies he dozed off at the wheel, drifted, overcorrected and went off the road.

Deschutes Veterans Service Office expands hours

January 2, 2020 5:44 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes County Veterans Service Office will be open on Fridays, starting Jan. 10.

Deschutes County offers free Christmas tree recycling

January 2, 2020 5:22 pm KTVZ

You can drop off your Christmas tree for free recycling at Deschutes Recycling at Bend’s Knott Landfill or at any transfer station, until Jan. 31. Or you can cut it up for your curbside yard debris recycling bin.

Australia’s deadly brushfires show no sign of stopping

January 2, 2020 4:26 pm CNN Newsource

Australia is being ravaged by the worst wildfires seen in decades, with large swaths of the country devastated since the fire season began in September.

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Month: January 2020