October 2020

Signs of recovery: Fires still being fought, but Hwy. 126E, parts of PCT, forests reopen

October 1, 2020 4:46 pm Barney Lerten

As containment figures climb on the remaining wildfires that tore through much of Oregon, there were signs Thursday of progress in recovery efforts, from partial reopening of the Pacific Crest Trail and some other forest areas to plans to reopen Highway 126E in the McKenzie Valley, in limited fashion.

Oregon officials join CDC in urging no door-to-door trick-or-treating this year

October 1, 2020 4:15 pm KTVZ News Partners

The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping how Oregonians celebrate holidays, and that includes Halloween. But it doesn’t mean Halloween this year can’t still be spooky and fun, the Oregon Health Authority said Thursday — while also recommending no trick-or-treating.

Bend-Redmond Habitat receives grant from Pacific Power

October 1, 2020 3:34 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity recently received a $1,500 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation to help the organization build an affordable home for a local family in need.

Pacific Power sued over devastating Oregon wildfires

October 1, 2020 3:21 pm The Associated Press

Three Pacific Northwest law firms have filed a class action lawsuit against Pacific Power and its parent company, claiming they failed to shut down its power lines, despite historically high winds and extremely dangerous wildfire conditions.

C.O. will stay sunny, warm but hazy

October 1, 2020 3:02 pm KTVZ

Lows Thursday night will be in the high 40s to low 50s.

Bend’s September was the warmest on record, National Weather Service says

October 1, 2020 2:09 pm Barney Lerten

In case you didn’t notice — and you probably did — Bend experienced a much warmer than normal September — a record, in fact, according to a report Thursday from the National Weather Service in Pendleton.

Bend woman faces drug, other charges after traffic stop in Terrebonne

October 1, 2020 1:23 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend woman suspected of returning to the area with drugs was pulled over on Highway 97 in Terrebonne and cited this week after a drug-sniffing K-9 found heroin and methamphetamine on her person, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Thursday.

Oregon reports 560th COVID-19 death, 363 new cases

October 1, 2020 12:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 560, along with 363 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.

Eugene family living in Bend trailer can return home, due to revised state eviction ban

October 1, 2020 12:30 pm KTVZ

Being able to work remotely means Joel Erickson can move his family back to Oregon after leaving four years ago.

Invasive weed treatment planned near Metolius River

October 1, 2020 11:18 am KTVZ News Partners

Depending on appropriate weather conditions, the Deschutes National Forest plans to apply herbicides to invasive plants within an area adjacent to the Metolius River and the Metolius River Trail next Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 6-8.

Oregon workforce expected to grow by 9% by 2029; Central Oregon to set pace

October 1, 2020 11:09 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon’s total employment will grow by 181,800 jobs between 2019 and 2029, with Central Oregon the fastest-growing region, according to new projections released Thursday by the Oregon Employment Department.

Early-morning fire causes $500,000 damage to NE Bend cabinet shop

October 1, 2020 10:23 am Barney Lerten

A fire that spread from an attached storage shed to a northeast Bend cabinet shop early Thursday morning caused about $500,000 in damage, but a sprinkler system likely prevented far greater losses, officials said.

Late-night fire destroys abandoned mobile home in Metolius

October 1, 2020 9:55 am Barney Lerten

An abandoned mobile home was destroyed by a fire late Wednesday night in Metolius, officials said.

Hazy skies and warm temperatures

October 1, 2020 6:30 am KTVZ

Happy October and happy Thursday, Central Oregon! The first day of October is not stopping these warm temperatures we are seeing on the High Desert. We’ll see mid to high 80s for all of Central Oregon. Those temperatures are about 15 degrees above average, according to the Roberts Field Almanac. Those warmer temperatures will be

Month: October 2020