January 2020

Rain here; mountain snow

January 29, 2020 8:24 am KTVZ

Mt. Bachelor received a far amount of new snow with the last storm system.

More rain showers, then warmer

January 29, 2020 8:10 am KTVZ

We saw some clearing overnight, but the next wet system pushing into the Pacific NW is already delivering some clouds to Central Oregon.

CEC president testifies on Capitol Hill

January 28, 2020 8:50 pm KTVZ

The president of Central Electric Cooperative spoke Tuesday at a House hearing in Washington, D.C., about his frustration in trying to remove fire hazards on federal land in a timely manner. Rep. Greg Walden echoed his views and called for reform in federal rules that cause delays.

Friends of Bend Libraries disbands, forms new nonprofit

January 28, 2020 8:41 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes County Public Library has asked Friends of the Bend Library and the other Friends groups in Sisters, Redmond, La Pine and Sunriver to disband.

Construction safety summit wraps up in Bend

January 28, 2020 8:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

The 19th annual Mid-Oregon Construction Safety Summit wrapped up in Bend on Tuesday. We talked with a keynote speaker, a man who lost part of his arm in a paper mill accident when he was 21.

Conference in Bend tackles workplace safety issues

January 28, 2020 8:22 pm KTVZ

With a higher rate of fatal workplace accidents than neighboring states, Oregon’s OSHA is tackling issues such as complacency in the workplace.

Bend considers code change to trim downtown street closures for events

January 28, 2020 7:25 pm KTVZ

The city of Bend and the Downtown Bend Business Association are considering a revision in city codes to reduce the number of days downtown streets are closed during city-permitted special events.

Hemp prices plunging; C.O. grower not surprised

January 28, 2020 7:04 pm KTVZ

It was only a matter of time before the surging hemp industry hit a roadblock. It appears that time is now.

Pile burning continues in Three Creeks area south of Sisters

January 28, 2020 6:41 pm KTVZ News Partners

Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District will continue pile burning in the Melvin Butte project area Wednesday. The piles are located about 9 miles south of Sisters, near Forest Road 16 in the Three Creeks area.

Active weather system sticks around

January 28, 2020 5:23 pm KTVZ

From late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, a ridge of high pressure will move in from the central pacific along the coast and into Oregon.

Oregon attorney general announces hate, bias crime hotline

January 28, 2020 5:19 pm KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Tuesday announced a statewide public service campaign to make Oregonians aware of the state’s new hate and bias crime law, which fully went into effect Jan. 1, and a hotline number to report incidents.

Community asked to recommend new Prineville school’s name

January 28, 2020 5:00 pm KTVZ News Partners

Crook County School District officials are seeking community input to name the new elementary art, technology and adventure theme school that will open in September at the Pioneer Complex in downtown Prineville.

DCSO adds deputy training in wake of 2 crashes involving patrol cars

January 28, 2020 4:46 pm KTVZ News Partners

Two crashes in recent months involving Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies driving patrol cars has led to some added training for deputies in safely responding to emergencies, the agency said Tuesday.

OSP cites Bend truck driver in Hwy. 20E crash for falling asleep

January 28, 2020 3:40 pm KTVZ

A Bend truck driver was cited Tuesday for falling asleep at the wheel, leading to a crash into a utility pole on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend that knocked out power to more than 500 area residents, Oregon State Police said.

Aerial video of Hwy. 62 boulders, crash scene

January 28, 2020 3:08 pm Barney Lerten

Here is ODOT’s aerial video by drone of a spot on Hwy. 62 near Prospect where an SUV encountered two large boulders early Tuesday.

NW Bend raid triggers standoff, arrest of burglary, theft suspect

January 28, 2020 2:55 pm Barney Lerten

A raid Tuesday on the northwest Bend home of man wanted in numerous recent thefts and burglaries from stores around the city turned into a several-hours standoff until officers forced their way in and arrested him.

Cultural Coalition grant to support Latino Fest in Madras

January 28, 2020 1:22 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Jefferson County Cultural Coalition will provide a boost to the Latino Fest in Madras, an annual event organized by the Latino Community Association, with a first-time grant of $1,200.

Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes Caribbean Sea off coast of Jamaica

January 28, 2020 12:12 pm CNN Newsource, The Associated Press

(CNN) — A tsunami threat message has been issued by the US National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Tuesday near Jamaica.

Heavy rain causes large boulders to smash onto Hwy. 62

January 28, 2020 12:00 pm The Associated Press

Rockslides triggered by unrelenting rain have closed local roads and highways around Oregon, including a highway near Crater Lake National Park that was closed Tuesday after two boulders the size of a small living room crashed down, narrowly missing a passing car.

Central Oregon jobless rates still on decline to close out 2019

January 28, 2020 11:24 am KTVZ News Partners

Although the stats are undergoing revisions, Central Oregon’s employment picture ended 2019 with strong hiring and a continued drop in jobless rates, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday.

Month: January 2020