A Bend-area woman was arrested on aggravated assault and other charges Wednesday night, accused of driving her minivan over the tent of another woman with whom she’d had a dispute, and who was able to use a knife to cut herself free.
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Jefferson County Public Health reported Thursday the first positive case of COVID-19 confirmed for a county resident, though the person is currently living out of state, was not in this area during their infectious period and is receiving care through a provider at their location.
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Based on input from students, Oregon State University announced Thursday it is postponing commencement ceremonies in Corvallis and at OSU-Cascades in Bend until a later date, possibly in the fall.
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Organizers of the Cascade Cycling Classic announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2020 professional and amateur cycling stage race, as well as setting the dates for the 40th edition of the race in 2021.
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A strong ridge of high pressure will continue to dictate sunny, warm conditions to much of the Pacific NW today.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Rep. Jack Zika (R-Redmond)Â called on the Oregon Legislature and Gov. Kate Brown again Wednesday to take swift action this week to help Central Oregonians who are suffering from the effects of the coronavirus and its impact on the local and state economy. The Legislature was expected to meet last week
Continue ReadingSens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday over $450,000 in earthquake research grant funding for Oregon.
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The Deschutes Land Trust and a Post-area rancher have created a land preservation agreement for nearly 3,800 acres of an 18,000-acre working cattle ranch.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Wednesday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Info Network: GOV. BROWN EXTENDS SCHOOL CLOSURE ORDERToday, Gov. Kate Brown announced that students will not return to school campuses this school year. The extended closure is an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the state safe and healthy. Local
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NewsChannel 21’s Jordan Williams spoke with the Connect Church’s co-pastor, Chaney Wilder. Wilder says she and her church wanted to do something to help out the community in this time of need. This Thursday and Friday, church volunteers will go door to door, collecting items that will be donated to Central Oregon Veterans Outreach.
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According to Oregon’s Liquor Control Commission, marijuana sales in the state reached nearly $85 million last month. That’s more than a $20 million increase, compared to last March.
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Central Oregon schools are turning on the football field lights to honor the students who are not at school due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Thousands of cloth masks are being made and given to St. Charles workers during this time of shortages. One group of businesses banded together in ‘Operation Inspire,’ with a goal of 4,000 masks.
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Dozens of great young artists sent in their eagle pictures for the annual contest.
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On the first day of the Mt Bachelor-sponsored drive, 250 pairs of goggles were donated for medical worker’s safety.
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As a way to lift morale and spirits in a challenging time, Bend Church of the Nazarene is giving away free Easter kits to the community.
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A Bend tech company and partners are developing a fuel cell thermal heat sanitizer that it says can remove COVID-19 from places like hospital rooms.
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As the need for SNAP, TANF, and health benefits rises due to the coronavirus pandemic, state employees are trying to keep up with the number of applications. DHS currently allows employees to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, to help meet the demand.
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The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Wednesday it will allow alcohol and marijuana licensees to accept expired Oregon driver licenses or identification cards that expired on or after March 8 as an acceptable form of identification.
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It’s called “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” but the 80th annual Sisters Rodeo has just been canceled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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