Pacific Power, PGE urge customers to be alert for scams amid pandemic
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland General Electric and Pacific Power are working together to spread awareness and tips to help utility customers…
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Latino Association to help more families who have not received COVID-19 benefits
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association will open a second round of emergency aid from May 18-22 for Latino residents who have lost…
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OSU Extension creates youth education web page for families and educators
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University Extension Service has created an online resource to support the health and education of children…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 18-24
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of May…
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Tower Theatre to salute C.O. high school graduates in unique fashion
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Tuesday, May 26th through Saturday, June 6th, the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation will celebrate Central Oregon’s 2020…
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United Way hiring for new role: TRACEs movement director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recruitment has opened for the position of TRACEs director. TRACEs is a region-wide partnership in Central Oregon tackling the…
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Many C.O. kids’ programs ready to serve this summer
With the announcement that Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties’ applications to enter Phase 1 of reopening have been approved, Better…
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Several Old Mill District restaurants are reopening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several restaurants in Bend’s Old Mill District reopened Friday or have announced plans to reopen for sit-down service, with…
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Sisters HS students win state workplace safety video contest
A team of students at Sisters High School won $500 for their first-place video, titled “Canteen Catastrophe,” in an annual statewide safety video…
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Video Lottery retailers begin to reopen
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lottery on Friday began the process of restarting Video Lottery terminals in counties reopening under Governor…
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OLCC offers guidance to Phase 1 businesses
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission on Friday provided specific guidance for its alcohol licensees operating bars and restaurants in counties…
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FireFree yard debris recycling events underway
FireFree yard debris recycling events are underway at Knott Landfill and local transfer stations. Over the first three days, these five locations saw…
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As Crook County reopens under Phase 1, community thanked for its efforts
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County was approved by the Governor’s Office and Oregon Health Authority Thursday for reopening under Phase I of…
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Sisters Recycle Center set to reopen Monday
The Sisters Recycle Center will reopen on Monday, with new restrictions.…
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Central Oregon law enforcement to present memorial service video
“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…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: Phase 1 reopening info, Deschutes County business resources
Here is Thursday’s COVID-19 information update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network. GOVERNOR BROWN ANNOUNCES PHASE I…
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OSU-Cascades to host virtual summit on ‘Reopening Central Oregon’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will host a free, virtual summit on Tuesday, May 19 to provide business owners with a…
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Two Crook County schools honored for online learning efforts
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — When Oregon public schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crook County School District wasted no time implementing…
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Madras, Bridges HS lay out graduation event plans
The graduation ceremony for the Madras and Bridges High School seniors is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th at Madras High School, officials said…
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Bend, Redmond Goodwill stores set to reopen Friday
On Friday, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette reopens four retail stores, including Bend and Redmond, a Goodwill Outlet and the adjacent…
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