February 2020

Furry Friends: Zipporah is pretty long-haired senior

February 28, 2020 10:00 am KTVZ

Zipporah is an older cat but quite spunky and waiting for her new, loving home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Judge denies request to delay Portland’s new rental rules

February 28, 2020 9:49 am The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge in Portland says he won’t block new city housing screening and security deposit rules taking effect this weekend because a rental industry group waited too long to file a legal challenge. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports U.S. District Judge Michael Simon on Thursday said he was denying a request from

Awesomeness!

February 28, 2020 8:45 am KTVZ

No new snow overnight, but the mountains will get some this weekend

RPA middle schoolers ‘go back’ to kindergarten

February 28, 2020 8:43 am KTVZ News Partners

Every week for the past four years, 20-25 Redmond Proficiency Academy middle school students have ventured to the Redmond Early Learning Center to spend an hour after school playing with kindergartners and teaching them valuable social skills.

What a glorious day!

February 28, 2020 8:42 am KTVZ

The ridge of high pressure that gave us such a beautiful day yesterday will stay with us today.

No. 14 Oregon pulls away for 69-54 win over Oregon State

February 28, 2020 12:01 am The Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half Thursday night and No. 14 Oregon pulled away for a 69-54 win over Oregon State. Oregon had only a four-point halftime lead but started the second half with a 22-4 run to send the Beavers to their fourth consecutive

Public weighs in on Hwy. 20 roundabout plans

February 27, 2020 11:21 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes County Planning Commission held a public hearing Thursday evening on ODOT’s proposal for two roundabouts on Hwy. 20 in the Tumalo area. We talked to residents on hand about their concerns.

Sabonis scores 20 as Pacers beat Trail Blazers, 106-100

February 27, 2020 9:47 pm The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 20 points and 11 rebounds Thursday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 106-100 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Malcolm Brogdon had 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds while T.J. Warren and Victor Oladipo scored 15 points each for the Pacers, who have won four of

Bend Senior HS students get budget ‘Bite of Reality’

February 27, 2020 8:29 pm KTVZ

Bend Senior High students took part Thursday in a ‘Bite of Reality’ finance simulation, giving them a good look at real-world personal finance and budgeting issues.

Bend firefighters celebrate birthday of special delivery

February 27, 2020 7:54 pm KTVZ

A Bend couple couldn’t make it to the hospital a year ago as heavy snow hit the region, so firefighters helped deliver the boy. Bodhi and his parents visited the fire hall Thursday for a party to mark his first birthday.

Big Ol’ Fish: Lots of fine catches

February 27, 2020 7:45 pm Lee Anderson

Does Lake Billy Chinook have any fish left?

Redmond hits record high – 67!

February 27, 2020 7:07 pm KTVZ

Redmond hit a high Thursday of 67 degrees, besting the long-stand record set in 1967 of 63.

Still no new snow

February 27, 2020 7:05 pm KTVZ

The next chance for snow returns to the Cascades Friday night.

Out & About: Beautiful views, with or without snow

February 27, 2020 7:03 pm KTVZ

Many of our latest winter photos for Out & About don’t look like winter, thanks to the mild days of late. Whatever pretty views you see, send them to us from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!

Bend dental practice feeling coronavirus impact: mask shortage

February 27, 2020 6:40 pm KTVZ

Despite no confirmed cases in Oregon as of yet, the global novel coronavirus outbreak is leading to issues locally that some may not have expected, including one faced by health care providers like Bend Family Dentistry.

Time running out for Redmond man in need of kidney

February 27, 2020 6:11 pm KTVZ

Alvin Law is suffering from kidney failure. For the last two years, the 70-year-old Redmond man has been hooking himself to needles and machines administering his home dialysis, as he waits for an organ donation.

St. Charles Bend prepares, says still no novel coronavirus cases locally

February 27, 2020 5:48 pm KTVZ

St. Charles Bend officials said Thursday there have been no samples of suspected COVID-19, better known as the novel coronavirus, sent from Central Oregon, but they are prepared to treat patients, if it occurs.

Oregon House Democrats subpoena GOP walkout participants

February 27, 2020 5:34 pm KTVZ News Partners

The House Committee on Rules voted Thursday afternoon to issue civil subpoenas to absent and unexcused members of the House Republican Caucus, requiring they appear before the committee on Thursday, March 5, to explain their absences.

Portland jury finds train killer callously disregarded life

February 27, 2020 5:21 pm The Associated Press

A jury ruled Thursday that Jeremy Christian callously disregarded the lives of the three men he stabbed on a Portland light rail train, was fueled by racist and religious bigotry, poses a future danger and can’t be rehabilitated.

Remains found south of DRW identified as missing Bend man

February 27, 2020 4:44 pm Barney Lerten

Remains found by a hiker south of Deschutes River Woods 10 days ago have been positively identified as those of a Bend man whose disappearance nearly three years ago prompted extensive volunteer searches, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.

Month: February 2020