May 2020

Two more Oregon COVID-19 deaths, 41 new cases, 6 in Deschutes County

May 19, 2020 5:47 pm KTVZ News Partners

Two more people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, raising the statewide death toll to 140, the Oregon Health Authority reported…

A chance for rain with cooler temperatures

May 19, 2020 5:35 pm KTVZ

Showers will start to break up this evening and we will be left under partly cloudy skies Tuesday…

Cascade lakes resorts welcoming guests back

May 19, 2020 5:18 pm KTVZ

Many lakes and resorts are reopening very soon, and with clear roads and no more snow, many people are taking advantage of the opportunity to social…

Here’s some tips to keep your campfire from sparking a wildfire

May 19, 2020 3:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sitting around a campfire is one of the special times we all enjoy, but campfires are also a major cause of wildfires. May is…

BLM reopening Lower Deschutes, John Day access, campgrounds on Thursday

May 19, 2020 3:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by local, county and state officials, recreational access on public lands managed…

Oregon FBI offers virtual recruitment opportunities

May 19, 2020 3:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Looking for new ways to serve your community and your country? Ready to check out new challenges? As the FBI’s future…

Crabbing on coast reopens Wednesday to non-residents

May 19, 2020 3:23 pm KTVZ News Partners

Recreational crabbing will reopen to non-residents on Wednesday along most of the Oregon coast. Recreational clamming along the entire coast will…

More than 1,500 COCC students receiving CARES Act assist

May 19, 2020 3:10 pm KTVZ News Partners

A total of 1,565 students at Central Oregon Community College will receive a financial boost this week as the result of the federal Coronavirus Aid,…

Cascades East Transit implements new OHA guidelines

May 19, 2020 12:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

Cascades East Transit is continuing COVID-19 precautions and implementing new transit guidelines released by the Oregon Health Authority on…

4 steps to market-proof your retirement

May 19, 2020 11:09 am KTVZ News Partners

(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with…

5 ways to maximize groceries and minimize waste

May 19, 2020 11:00 am KTVZ News Partners

(BPT) – Spending more time in the kitchen means learning the importance of not only keeping food fresh for weeks at a time, but also minimizing waste…

A South Jersey pickleball family at James Atkinson Memorial Park is helping a member fighting cancer.

Pacific NW Pickleball Tournament in Bend off until next year

May 19, 2020 10:57 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Pickleball Club announced Tuesday that, in an abundance of caution surrounding COVID-19, the Pacific Northwest Classic…

Stolasz, Friend named regional Teachers of the Year

May 19, 2020 10:40 am KTVZ News Partners

Ridgeview High science and math teacher Melissa Stolasz and Ashwood Elementary teacher Melanie Friend are two of the 15 regional Teachers of the Year…

Oregon jobless rate jumps to record 14.2%; ranks of unemployed top 300,000

May 19, 2020 10:16 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday that 266,600 jobs were lost in the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unemployment…

PGE’s Pelton Park, campground and marina reopen Friday

May 19, 2020 9:56 am KTVZ News Partners

Portland General Electric said Tuesday three of the popular parks and recreation areas it operates in Columbia, Clackamas and Jefferson counties will…