April 2020

Restoration co. clears smoky smell from Bend HS

April 5, 2020 10:12 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend restoration company was called in to use its ozone generators to remove a lingering smoky smell from February’s fire in an area at Bend senior…

Bend’s fenced dog parks remain open

April 5, 2020 9:44 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend dog parks remain open, with a few precautions urged to keep it safe for…

#ToTheMax Challenge: How are you spending time at home?

April 5, 2020 9:39 pm KTVZ

Looking for a way to stay active and creative in quarantine? Introducing the #ToTheMax challenge!! Whether you’re making trick shots indoors or…

Spring-like weather on the way

April 5, 2020 4:20 pm KTVZ

Monday we will be met with cloudy skies throughout the day, with temperatures hitting the 60s for parts of the High Desert. Monday is also the…

C.O. Scouts stage successful Community Action Day

April 5, 2020 3:12 pm KTVZ News Partners

Saturday’s Community Action Day by Central Oregon Scouts was a big success, with more than 3,000 worth of food and supplies collected for area…

Oregon reports 27th COVID-19 death; cases top 1,000

April 5, 2020 2:43 pm Barney Lerten

COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 27, the Oregon Health Authority reported…

HUD awards $46.7 million to NW tribes, Native Alaskans for COVID-19 response

April 5, 2020 2:00 pm KTVZ News Partners

SEATTLE — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced Friday the award of $46.7 million…

Bend car dealers offer free oil changes to first responders, front-line workers

April 5, 2020 1:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

Kiefer Auto Group’s two dealerships in Bend are offering free oil changes to first responders and other front-line workers who are helping local…

Redmond man caught, arrested in shooting near Sunriver

April 5, 2020 11:15 am KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team members used a “flash bang” device Sunday to disorient and arrest a Redmond man on attempted murder…

ODFW staff monitoring fishing locations for social distancing

April 5, 2020 12:10 am KTVZ News Partners

Most fishing and hunting seasons remain open in Oregon, but the state Department of Fish and Wildlife says participants should continue to comply…

Wyden offers one-stop link to economic resources during COVID-19 outbreak

April 4, 2020 11:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — As the Small Business Administration launched the Paycheck Protection Program Friday, Sen. Ron Wyden announced a one-stop…

VA Portland offers virtual care options for veterans

April 4, 2020 11:48 pm KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) said Friday it is committed to providing high-quality care while keeping veterans…

Lifting spirits: Bend woman creates grad signs for C.O. schools

April 4, 2020 9:33 pm KTVZ

With uncertainty looming about the future of Central Oregon high school graduation ceremonies this year, a Bend woman has started creating signs to…

OSU Extension offers safe home canning tips in times of COVID-19

April 4, 2020 8:14 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — How can home preservers pressure can vegetables, meat, fish, poultry and wild game safely when OSU Extension offices, closed…

Bend man arrested in nearly fatal heroin overdose

April 4, 2020 8:07 pm Barney Lerten

A 26-year-old Bend man was arrested Friday, accused of selling heroin to another man who overdosed and nearly died before police were able to revive…

C.O. Walmart shoppers weigh in on new customer limits

April 4, 2020 6:33 pm KTVZ

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Walmart will be limiting the number of guests it has in its stores. We talked with a few shoppers…