January 2020

Rain here; mountain snow

January 28, 2020 9:42 am KTVZ

Mt. Bachelor is expected to get a foot or more of fresh snow over the next two or three days.

January 28, 2020 9:27 am KTVZ

Rain bands associated with the current low-pressure center pushing into the NW will deliver wind driven rain to much of the High Desert today after some brief morning clearing.

City revamps iconic ‘What happens in Vegas’ slogan

January 28, 2020 9:23 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — “What happens here, only happens here.” The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority unveiled the city’s new slogan during Sunday’s GRAMMYs. In true Vegas fashion, the new campaign featured a roster of star-studded performers. From Aerosmith to Shania Twain and Christina Aguilera, it

Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Protecting against synthetic ID theft

January 28, 2020 9:11 am KTVZ News Partners

This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday report looks at building a digital defense against synthetic ID theft.

More wet weather

January 28, 2020 8:58 am KTVZ

Rain bands associated with the current low-pressure center pushing into the NW will deliver wind driven rain to much of the High Desert today after some brief morning clearing.

DA: Hillsboro cop justified in fatally shooting Washington man

January 28, 2020 8:46 am KTVZ News Partners

A report says a man who was shot dead by a Hillsboro officer in the police station’s parking lot had followed a stranger more than 30 miles from Camas, Washington and seemed fixated on the man for unknown reasons.

Wyden questions White House press pass to anti-Semitic outlet

January 28, 2020 8:22 am KTVZ News Partners

Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., on Tuesday questioned the White House about reports that Rick Wiles and other TruNews correspondents were issued press credentials, despite a history of spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

State fire marshal seeks ‘Sparky Awards’ nominations

January 28, 2020 8:19 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal is accepting nominations for the 2020 Golden and Silver Sparky awards.

Bend river trail upgrades likely to advance, despite bump in road

January 27, 2020 11:04 pm KTVZ

Changes and improvements could be on the way soon to the trail along the Deschutes River in Bend.

Grand jury: Portland officer acted in self-defense in fatal shooting

January 27, 2020 9:02 pm The Associated Press

A Multnomah County grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing in the Portland police fatal police shooting of Koben Henriksen, who was seen waving knives at passing cars in early December.

Ezra’s Law seeks tougher penalties for crimes that inflict life-long injuries

January 27, 2020 7:34 pm KTVZ

A lifetime sentence of physical and mental disabilities — that’s how 4-year-old Ezra Thomas will live the rest of his life after being severely beaten by Josue Mendoza, his mother’s former boyfriend.

Two from C.O. among group set to train police statewide in crisis intervention

January 27, 2020 7:18 pm KTVZ News Partners

Two Central Oregonians are among six to complete advanced training in crisis intervention and will now facilitate training statewide for law enforcement, behavioral health partners.

More snow on the way

January 27, 2020 5:40 pm KTVZ

We’re looking at more snow in the Cascades through Wednesday, at least.

Johnny Carino’s in Bend closes its doors

January 27, 2020 5:22 pm Barney Lerten

The restaurant comings and goings on Bend’s north end had another “going” on Monday, as Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant closed its doors after nearly 15 years, citing rising costs and falling sales.

Bend tiny house ‘village’ for homeless veterans proposed

January 27, 2020 5:19 pm KTVZ

Deschutes County, the city of Bend, Central Oregon Veterans Outreach and the Bend Heroes foundation are working on creating a “Veterans’ Village,” a tiny house community for homeless vets on Bend’s north side.

Redmond smokejumper visitor center in the works

January 27, 2020 5:12 pm KTVZ

A smokejumper and wildfire visitor center has been proposed at the Redmond Air Center.

Johnny Carino’s in Bend closes ‘indefinitely’

January 27, 2020 4:55 pm KTVZ

The restaurant comings and goings on Bend’s north side continue, with Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant closing “indefinitely” on Monday, according to a sign on the door. Calls and emails to the business have not been returned.

Soggy start to the week

January 27, 2020 4:00 pm KTVZ

Rain and high elevation snow in Central Oregon will expand over the region Monday night as a low pressure trough approaches the Pacific Northwest.

Florence woman dies of ‘medical event’ at Terwilliger Hot Springs

January 27, 2020 2:13 pm The Associated Press

A Florence woman has died at Terwilliger Hot Springs, a destination between Eugene and Bend known for its scenic soaking pools in the Cascade Mountains forest.

Benton County road worker who died was operating faulty equipment

January 27, 2020 1:47 pm KTVZ News Partners

Findings from two investigations show a Benton County road worker who died on the job last year was operating a poorly maintained piece of leased logging equipment that was owned by his supervisor’s son.

Month: January 2020