La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News reported last month on a La Pine Park & Rec meeting where board member Carlos Soto was questioned about a district financial transaction with the La Pine Pickleball Club, of which he serves as president. At Monday’s board meeting, Soto read this statement into the record, explaining the
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After years of planning, the Deschutes National Forest and the Central Oregon Trail Alliance are set to begin implementation of the West Bend Trails Project.
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Three of Oregon’s Democrats in Congress were sharply critical of the tariffs President Trump announced Wednesday involving countries around the world, with Senator Ron Wyden calling them “economic poison.”
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The historic flood rocking Harney County has prompted help from all corners of Oregon, including the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Swift Water Rescue Team, which paddled to over 60 homes to help evacuate residents. The team was able to paddle four stranded residents to safety.
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(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Bend’s wildlife hospital, said Wednesday it’s optimistic about the recovery of a young injured female bald eagle following life-saving orthopedic surgery. A Powell Butte resident found the eagle lethargic and unable to fly in a field on Wednesday, March 16. They captured and kept the eagle
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — While officials say drinking water in the flood-stricken Burns area remains safe to use, they are also warning residents to exercise caution and minimize contact with floodwaters that have now tested positive for E. coli and coliform bacteria. “This is why it is important to take extra precautions to stay out
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw little change in Central Oregon this February, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Total nonfarm employment increased across all three counties over the month, while Crook County was the only one to experience a decline in nonfarm employment over the year. Here’s the full report from
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Negotiations began nearly a year ago between Deschutes County and Hooker Creek on future use of the Moon Pit mine site for a new county landfill. But now, negotiations have hit an impasse, sending the process back to Deschutes County commissioners.
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A utility maintenance crew accidentally caused a widespread Central Oregon power outage late Tuesday morning, knocking out service for about an hour to more than 11,000 Pacific Power customers from Crooked River Ranch to west of Culver and Madras and north to Warm Springs.
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Oregon State Police on Tuesday identified a Crescent man who was killed when he lost control of his car on icy Highway 97 south of La Pine and collided with a semi-truck. A grieving sister shared with us photos and memories of Leif Celusta, a “wonderful man with a big heart.”
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ep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., and Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced on Tuesday the Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025. The bill reauthorizes the Deschutes River Conservancy’s eligibility to receive federal funding for water quality improvement initiatives and conservation efforts.
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Swift Water Rescue Team has been busy since arriving in flood-stricken Burns, checking on affected homes and rescuing thosel trapped by the rising floodwaters. On Monday, “our dedicated team assisted in checking 60 homes impacted by rising flood waters and safely evacuated four residents unable to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Peaceful Presence Project, a nonprofit that reimagines and transforms the way communities talk about, plan for, and experience serious and terminal illness, is pleased to announce their Spring series of community-based Connection Cafés throughout Central Oregon. From April 2 – June 18, community members can drop in to one or
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Nearly five months after Deschutes County voters approved a measure to expand the Board of County Commissioners from three to five, the three current commissioners are in general agreement about putting a proposal before voters next year to elect commissioners by geographic districts, rather than at large.
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(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of high schoolers from across the state are expected at Central Oregon Community College’s annual “Preview Day” event from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at the Bend campus. Students will learn about educational pathways at COCC by taking class samplers with staff and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Hayden Homes Amphitheater is preparing for one of the busiest times of the year: summer concert season. This year touts nearly 50 acts, from country to comedy. Old Mill District/Hayden Homes Amohitheater Marketing Director Beau Eastes told KTVZ News on Monday this year is bringing the most diverse lineup ever: “We’re excited
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(Update: Adding video) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers responded to help an injured hiker and a lost hiker at Smith Rock State Park in two separate incidents last week. On Tuesday, March 25, around 11:25 a.m., SAR volunteers were requested to assist with an injured hiker at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate, a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to compassionate food relief, is calling on the Bend community to help bring Easter joy to local children through its annual Easter Basket Drive. Donations are being accepted now through April 12 at The Giving Plate Distribution Center. The goal of this initiative is
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery. This unique opportunity allows income-qualified homebuyers to own a desirable and sustainable home in Redmond at below-market rates. The lottery will be open to the public from Monday, March 31st through May 15th. “With the launch of
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A new analysis conducted for the city of Bend shows planning for growth in sectors like health care and biotech-related fields will be critical in supporting Bend’s economy over the next 20 years.
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