May 2020

City of Sisters extends emergency declaration to May 31

May 15, 2020 12:23 am KTVZ news sources

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — At its Wednesday meeting, the Sisters City Council extended the city emergency declaration until May 31. This emergency…

Central Oregon law enforcement to present memorial service video

May 15, 2020 12:12 am KTVZ news sources

“In honor of those who have died…dedicated to those who live and serve” BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to COVID-19, Central Oregon law enforcement…

C.O. COVID-19 update: Phase 1 reopening info, Deschutes County business resources

May 14, 2020 11:53 pm KTVZ news sources

Here is Thursday’s COVID-19 information update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network. GOVERNOR BROWN ANNOUNCES PHASE I…

Madras set to distribute COVID-19 business grant funds

May 14, 2020 11:25 pm KTVZ news sources

At their April 14th meeting, the Madras City Council and the Madras Redevelopment Commission voted to set up an Economic Assistance Grant Program to…

OSU-Cascades to host virtual summit on ‘Reopening Central Oregon’

May 14, 2020 10:29 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will host a free, virtual summit on Tuesday, May 19 to provide business owners with a…

Downtown Redmond brewpub ready to reopen

May 14, 2020 10:22 pm KTVZ News Team

Wild Ride Brewing in downtown Redmond, set to reopen Friday, is among the businesses anxious to welcome customers to a somewhat new atmosphere under…

Bend Pine Nursery helps NeighborImpact

May 14, 2020 10:16 pm KTVZ news sources

Next Tuesday, the Bend Pine Nursery is donating a day of its sales revenue to…

C.O. gyms set to reopen with distancing, other steps

May 14, 2020 9:48 pm KTVZ news sources

Gyms like Xcel Fitness & Crossfit in Bend are among those with new protocols allowing their…

Two Crook County schools honored for online learning efforts

May 14, 2020 9:39 pm KTVZ news sources

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — When Oregon public schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crook County School District wasted no time implementing…

Deschutes County allowing short-term rentals to resume

May 14, 2020 9:23 pm KTVZ news sources

Before the governor’s office decided to let Deschutes County enter Phase 1 of reopening, county commissioners had decided not to extend their ban on…

Madras, Bridges HS lay out graduation event plans

May 14, 2020 9:14 pm KTVZ news sources

The graduation ceremony for the Madras and Bridges High School seniors is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th at Madras High School, officials said…

Out & About: Gotta love Central Oregon!

May 14, 2020 7:50 pm Lee Anderson

Natural beauty captured on camera! Share yours from the Share tab at…

Big Ol’ Fish: …and we ain’t kiddin!

May 14, 2020 7:47 pm KTVZ News Team

Great catches Central Oregon! Send your fine examples to share from the Share tab at…

Police camera helps catch suspect in thefts of COVID-19 signs from NW Bend park

May 14, 2020 7:29 pm Barney Lerten

Portable cameras police placed at a northwest Bend park helped them catch a Bend man who they said recently stole COVID-19 social distancing signs…

Bend, Redmond Goodwill stores set to reopen Friday

May 14, 2020 7:00 pm KTVZ news sources

On Friday, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette reopens four retail stores, including Bend and Redmond, a Goodwill Outlet and the adjacent…

La Pine businesses prepare for Phase 1 reopening

May 14, 2020 6:41 pm Arielle Brumfield

Businesses in La Pine are gearing up for a comeback, and many business owners are making changes to their establishment so that guests feel…

La Pine’s anonymous donor helps Ellie Mae’s Cafe pay it forward

May 14, 2020 6:14 pm Arielle Brumfield

La Pine businesses are still giving back to the community with free meals, thanks to an anonymous donor who this time gave to Ellie Mae’s Cafe, after…

Downtown Bend businesses prepare for Friday reopening

May 14, 2020 6:07 pm Rhea Panela

With some Oregon counties, including Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, reopening on Friday, business owners say they are excited to see their…