Beginning next Tuesday, the Whychus Trailhead on the Deschutes National Forest’s Sisters Ranger District will be closed to allow for construction of a project to improve fish passage in the area.
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Climbers at world-famous Smith Rock State Park are facing some new rules. But they actually asked for them.
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The flowers were planted, the sun was out and a breeze was blowing, but only a few passers-by were on hand at Riverbend Park on Monday during a video recording for the 2020 Central Oregon Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
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With many people out of work and unable to pay rent, and a statewide moratorium on evictions in place, some smaller Central Oregon landlords are struggling to pick up the slack and carry the financial burden of managing their rental properties.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families are invited to join Bend-La Pine Schools’ educators to learn more about Comprehensive Distance Learning at elementary, middle and high schools during upcoming live town hall events this Wednesday and Thursday. Families will hear from teachers and school leaders about schedules, expectations, support and more during these virtual live events
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for another 60 days, until Nov. 3.
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The Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Department of Education, Lines for Life and local suicide prevention champions are collaborating to launch the Suicide Prevention and Wellness Program for Oregon school districts.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — September is National Preparedness Month. It’s a good reminder to be prepared for what life throws at you, ready or not. Just ask Mosier, Oregon, resident July Maus. July’s family – including her husband, four children, brother, sister-in-law, parents, grandmother and seven dogs – were literally in the line of fire
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Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Green Ridge Fire northeast of Camp Sherman, which was 85% contained by Tuesday, morning. Officials said they expect full containment by the end of the day.
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Central Oregon travelers need to pack their patience and allow extra travel time this Labor Day weekend, the Oregon Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation recently granted the Family Access Network (FAN) $15,000 to connect children and families to essential resources in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. It only costs $100 to provide one child with vital FAN advocate services for the entire school year. These funds will ensure that 150 children and
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This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense with education technology as Oregon students start heading back to school in an online environment.
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Happy September, Central Oregon!
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Bend had a second straight month with no measurable precipitation and warmer than average temperatures in August, the National Weather Service reported Tuesday.
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Federal officials released a draft watershed plan and environmental assessment Tuesday on the Ochoco Irrigation District’s proposal to pipe more than 10 miles of canals and make other improvements to boost streamflows in McKay Creek and the Crooked River.
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