December 2020

Colorful street art galore is the goal of new project for Redmond walking tunnel

December 4, 2020 12:49 pm KTVZ

One walking tunnel in Redmond is about to become a lot more colorful, again.

Deschutes County Public Library trimming operating hours

December 4, 2020 12:44 pm KTVZ News Partners

Open hours will be reduced at all Deschutes Public Library locations beginning Monday. The reduced hours will remain in effect until further notice, officials said.

Oregon hits new COVID-19 death, case records; 1,000s of vaccine doses expected soon

December 4, 2020 11:50 am Barney Lerten

Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials had both grim new record COVID-19 death and case counts to share Friday and hopeful news of thousands of doses of the first two vaccines due to arrive in the state this month, pending federal approval.

Watch live: Gov. Brown, OHA officials give COVID-19 update

December 4, 2020 10:54 am KTVZ News Partners

Gov. Kate Brown is scheduled to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday to discuss Oregon’s ongoing response to COVID-19. She will be joined by representatives from the Oregon Health Authority.

NorthWest Crossing launches ‘NWX Tour of Lights’

December 4, 2020 10:41 am KTVZ News Partners

VisitNWX, the NorthWest Crossing Business Association is proud to launch the first annual NWX Tour of Lights!

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 6-12

December 4, 2020 9:50 am Barney Lerten

Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 6-12.

Early-morning fire heavily damages manufactured home NW of Madras

December 4, 2020 9:43 am Barney Lerten

A fire early Friday morning heavily damaged a manufactured home northwest of Madras, and one of the five occupants was taken to the hospital with possible smoke inhalation, a Jefferson County fire official said.

New round of COVID-19 relief grants for Deschutes, Jefferson county businesses

December 4, 2020 8:41 am KTVZ News Partners

The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, together with Deschutes and Jefferson counties, are offering another round of grants to Central Oregon small businesses and non-profits negatively impacted by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.

Furry Friends: Cocoa is a sweet, mellow old soul

December 4, 2020 8:18 am KTVZ

Cocoa is a sweet, mellow older dog waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Friday AM Snow Report

December 4, 2020 7:57 am KTVZ

Mt. Bachelor will open Monday.

Nice, average day

December 4, 2020 7:55 am KTVZ

Morning frost and patchy, freezing fog will give way to a sunny day that will carry no more than a puff of a cloud or two.

Deschutes County seeks public input on revised wildfire protection codes

December 3, 2020 11:42 pm KTVZ

Deschutes County’s Community Development Department is considering implementing new codes and regulations that would better protect rural communities from wildfires, though not without costs.

Deschutes County Jail inmate taken to hospital after apparent suicide attempt

December 3, 2020 11:19 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Central Oregon Major Incident Team was called in to investigate an apparent suicide attempt Thursday evening at the Deschutes County Jail.

Resources are available to prepare for inevitable talk on aging and driving

December 3, 2020 10:44 pm KTVZ News Partners

When should you or your aging family member stop driving? There’s no easy answer, and that’s why it’s important to say, “Let’s talk about aging and driving.” ODOT is joining other organizations across the country for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 7 – 11, and our message is simple: Talk about it!

Fatal shooting of Black teen over loud music roils Ashland

December 3, 2020 9:37 pm The Associated Press

The killing of a young Black man last month by a white man who complained that he was playing loud music has roiled Ashland.

Fitzpatrick named Deschutes River Conservancy’s new executive director

December 3, 2020 9:19 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes River Conservancy’s board of directors is pleased to announce that they have completed the selection process for the next director of the organization. Current DRC Director of Operations Kate Fitzpatrick was unanimously selected as the next executive director after a thorough review of over 300 candidates from across the US.

‘Freeze’ ends, but C.O. restaurants, patrons still out in the cold

December 3, 2020 8:57 pm KTVZ

For the first time in two weeks, restaurants in Central Oregon were able to offer outdoor seating Thursday, though the cold weather made it a challenge for some patrons.

Man who was shot at NW Bend home now charged with burglary, robbery

December 3, 2020 7:56 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend man who was shot and seriously wounded at a northwest Bend home last month was charged Thursday with burglarizing the home and robbing its occupants, while the resident who shot him does not face charges, police said.