Central Oregon Archives

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office drops all evacuation levels around Pine Fire at Pine Mountain

October 15, 2024 10:22 am KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With continued success of firefighting operations on the week-old Pine Fire and improved weather conditions, the Deschutes…

Deschutes County commissioners plan to replace 5 resigned La Pine Park & Rec board members; applicants sought

October 14, 2024 8:00 pm Barney Lerten, Tracee Tuesday

Deschutes County commissioners agreed Monday to move as swiftly as possible to appoint fill-in replacements for all five recently resigned La Pine…

‘Very rewarding’: High Desert Food & Farm Alliance celebrates 10 on-farm efficiency grants for 2024

October 15, 2024 12:08 am KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Throughout Central Oregon, where water scarcity and harsh conditions challenge even the most determined farmers, small grants…

Judge rejects defense request to toss indictment in Bend baseball-bat attack over leg restraint, 2 deputies in grand jury room

October 14, 2024 9:19 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Deschutes County judge on Monday rejected a defense request to throw out the indictment of a Bend man accused of attempted…

OSP ID’s Bend motorcyclist killed in collision with minivan driver turning left at Hwy. 20, Powell Butte Highway

October 12, 2024 1:27 pm Barney Lerten

A 41-year-old Bend man was killed Saturday when a minivan driver turned left into his path on Highway 20 at the intersection with Powell Butte…

‘I was very overjoyed’: Central Oregon Symphony adds two Caldera High students to ensemble

October 14, 2024 11:38 am Isabella Warren

Two Caldera High School musicians recently were accepted to join the Central Oregon Symphony, a rare and exciting…

Downtown Bend businesses report a drop in foot traffic as Central Oregon’s wildfire smoke lingers well into fall

October 14, 2024 4:55 pm Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The latest round of smoke from the continued, lingering wildfires has again affected air quality levels for more than a…

‘Blown away’: Woman undergoing breast cancer treatment says family and friends have made journey easy

October 14, 2024 5:09 pm Isabella Warren

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A warm smile and lots of positivity: That’s what’s helping Kristi Testerman through her breast cancer journey. “What I bring…

Turn In Poachers alert: OSP investigators seek public’s tips in illegal take, waste of yearling buck deer in Crook County

October 14, 2024 4:47 pm KTVZ news sources

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife is investigating and seeking the public’s help in finding those responsible for the…

‘They’re not alone’: Nearly 400 people take part in this year’s C. Oregon Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Riverbend Park

October 13, 2024 10:28 am Kelsey McGee

(Update: Adding video, comments from walk manager, participant) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 7 million…

OSU-Cascades sets meeting for public input on planned $4 million EPA grant request for former landfill remediation

October 14, 2024 3:30 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University – Cascades will host a public meeting next week to gather input on a proposal for an Environmental…

Warm Springs teen, moving to the coast, wounded in Hwy. 26 shooting that family says was an ambush

October 14, 2024 3:14 pm Barney Lerten

JaDe Smith says she was at work in Lincoln City last Thursday evening, waiting for her younger brother Ysidro Greene, 17, and grandfather to arrive…

Your dramatic photos of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS blazing across the High Desert skies

October 14, 2024 12:14 am KTVZ news sources

Thank you to our great viewers who shared some great photos Sunday night capturing comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which NASA says is making its first close…

Ridgeview HS football wins $25,000 grant from T-Mobile’s ‘Friday Night 5G Lights,’ finalist for $2 million grand prize

October 13, 2024 6:32 pm KTVZ news sources

You can vote for which of 16 finalists receive $2 million to upgrade football field REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — T-Mobile announced that Ridgeview High…

Fungi Fest returns to Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory: Visitors learn about, check out many mushroom varieties

October 12, 2024 11:55 am Kelsey McGee

(Update: Adding video, comments from Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of people turned out early Saturday…

‘It reaffirms why we’re doing this’: Hundreds gather at Drake Park to support local bid to buy Mt. Bachelor

October 12, 2024 10:39 pm Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Earlier this year, POWDR announced its intent to sell Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Now, a local duo is leading an effort for…

Hundreds of firefighters are still working to contain several wildfires burning around Central Oregon, state

October 12, 2024 3:09 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Halloween is less than three weeks away, and there are still hundreds of firefighters working to finish containment of…

Merkley, Wyden announce funding for sagebrush restoration projects, including juniper removal in Deschutes, Harney counties

October 11, 2024 10:07 pm KTVZ news sources

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Friday the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a total of $679,690 to five…

Wyden addresses hemp beverage industry summit in Bend, calls for standardized consumer protections

October 11, 2024 9:08 pm Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Ron Wyden gave a keynote address Friday at the Pacific Hemp Beverage Industry Summit at Worthy Brewing, talking…

City of Bend considers allowing limited debris, vegetation burning in hard-to-reach areas

October 11, 2024 8:33 pm Barney Lerten

For more than a decade, the city of Bend has banned open burning of yard debris, also known as backyard burning, within the city limits. But…