October 2020

Measure 108’s $2 tobacco tax hike, new e-cigarette tax worry C.O. businesses

October 14, 2020 1:30 pm Arielle Brumfield

The American Cancer Society and the e-cigarette and tobacco industries continue to battle, this time over Oregon Ballot Measure 108, a tax hike on…

Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 390 new cases, highest weekly count

October 14, 2020 12:50 pm KTVZ news sources

COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 608, along with 390 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…

Bars open, schools closed: Officials’ comments frustrate bar owner

October 14, 2020 12:11 pm Blake Allen

At a Bend-La Pine School Board meeting Tuesday night, some comments drew attention when a slide graphic from the Texas Medical Association depicted…

South Fork Tumalo Trail to close for bridge replacement

October 14, 2020 11:08 am KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, Oct. 19, Deschutes National Forest trails specialists plan to close the South Fork Tumalo Trail #25.1 where…

Reminder: Monitor sprinkler systems for safety during freezing weather

October 14, 2020 10:43 am KTVZ news sources

Fall is here, and some sprinkler systems are still programmed to turn on as people try to make their vegetation last as long as possible.…

Sunriver Music Festival plans Christmas concert, names artistic director finalists

October 14, 2020 10:34 am KTVZ news sources

It’s a lively time for the Sunriver Music Festival. First, live music returns to Sunriver on Saturday, December 5th with the annual Traditions…

University of Oregon says winter term will be largely online

October 14, 2020 10:28 am The Associated Press

The University of Oregon says winter term courses will continue to be largely remote and online.…

Report: Oregon job growth slowed dramatically in September

October 14, 2020 10:22 am KTVZ news sources

Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.0 percent in September from 8.5 percent, as revised, in August, but the number of new jobs dropped…

KTVZ bids fond farewell to Jessie Foster

October 14, 2020 9:47 am KTVZ News Team

Our NewsChannel 21 Sunrise co-anchor and wonderful colleague Jessie Foster is moving on after four years — and on his way to Fayetteville, Arkansas,…

Chilly today; warmup on the way

October 14, 2020 8:26 am Bob Shaw

The front that passed yesterday with damaging winds and scattered rain showers leaves us with mostly sunny skies and chilly daytime highs.…

Oregon secretary of state candidates Fagan, Thatcher spar at KTVZ debate

October 13, 2020 11:46 pm Barney Lerten

Conflicts were frequent and agreements few Tuesday evening as the two major-party candidates to be Oregon’s next secretary of state, Democrat Shemia…

Wind-fanned fire heavily damages NE Redmond home

October 13, 2020 9:19 pm Barney Lerten

A stubborn, wind-driven fire heavily damaged a northeast Redmond home late Tuesday afternoon, officials…

Ex-CET bus driver arraigned on assault charges

October 13, 2020 8:52 pm KTVZ news sources

Michael Brinster, in court for arraignment on fourth-degree assault and strangulation charges Tuesday, is accused of using a chokehold on a passenger…

‘Great Shakeout’ drill returns to remind all: Be prepared for emergencies

October 13, 2020 8:45 pm KTVZ news sources

It’s easy to forget about earthquake safety amid a global pandemic and ongoing wildfire recovery; however, Oregon is still earthquake territory.…

University of Oregon to sell fan cutouts for Autzen Stadium

October 13, 2020 8:36 pm Jack Hirsh

You might be able to show up at Autzen Stadium this fall, after all.
Well, your picture, at…

ODOT drops Cooley Road RR overpass from Hwy. 97 project amid budget squeeze

October 13, 2020 8:13 pm Blake Allen

The Oregon Department of Transportation’s recent move to tighten its budget for the Highway 97 project on Bend’s north end, dropping a railroad…

Volunteers harvest tomatoes donated for C.O. families in need

October 13, 2020 6:07 pm KTVZ News Team

Thousands of tomatoes are being harvested for area families, as the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance and volunteers partner with Well Rooted…

Lord’s Acre Day in Powell Butte canceled for 2020

October 13, 2020 5:53 pm KTVZ News Team

The Powell Butte Christian Church says its long-time tradition of the Lord’s Acre Day gathering has been canceled for this year, due to COVID-19, but…