Central Oregon Archives

‘I need to know’: Family of teen who vanished nearly a half-century ago plans new search for answers

May 22, 2024 11:36 am KTVZ

On the 47th anniversary of her second cousin going missing, Deni Grove and a group of 11 people will reignite the search for him.…

‘We can’t stop growth’: La Pine mayor gives us an update on possible businesses coming to the area

May 22, 2024 11:52 am KTVZ

The city of La Pine expected new businesses, and many residents were looking forward to the potential…

Bynum easily defeats McLeod-Skinner in 5th District; Phil Chang tops 3 challengers; Bend-La Pine Schools levy fails

May 21, 2024 12:01 pm Barney Lerten

Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum handily defeated her Democratic rival for the U.S. House Fifth District nomination, Jamie McLeod-Skinner, in…

More prescribed burns planned Thursday east of Sunriver and south of Crescent

May 22, 2024 3:35 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning more prescribed burn operations Thursday on the Bend-Fort Rock and…

Oregon Dept. of Agriculture awards $8.6 million in grants to expand meat processing, including Redmond business

May 22, 2024 11:42 am KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a rigorous selection process, the State of Oregon has made a substantial investment in the meat processing sector. A…

‘Survival of our democracy:’ Civics Learning Project holds ‘Law Day’ at COCC to teach how government, law work

May 21, 2024 11:13 am Matthew Draxton

The Civics Learning Project hosted a “Law Day” event Tuesday at Central Oregon Community College, one of four being held on campuses across the state…

Bend awards five Community Development Block Grants for its annual action plan to help address housing needs

May 21, 2024 5:09 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A half-million dollars in grant money is behind the city of Bend’s latest push for affordable housing. The Bend City Council…

Lingering snowpack means 8 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds won’t open by Memorial Day weekend

May 21, 2024 1:19 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The snowpack lingering from winter will delay the opening of eight Deschutes National Forest campgrounds in time for Memorial…

Bend awards five Community Development Block Grants to programs that help low, moderate-income households

May 20, 2024 11:12 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At their meeting last week, the Bend City Council approved the 2024 Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations…

Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady in April; job numbers rise slightly

May 21, 2024 11:26 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little change in Central Oregon during the month of April, while total nonfarm…

‘This place is fantastic!’: New program at Bethlehem Inn in Redmond helps residents move into stable housing

May 20, 2024 12:00 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from resident, staff) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bethlehem Inn’s Redmond facility, formerly an emergency shelter,…

‘I love it!’: Customers pleased by new Deschutes County solid waste facility at Redmond’s Negus Transfer Station

May 16, 2024 3:37 pm Matthew Draxton

Deschutes County commissioners hosted a ribbon-cutting event Friday to celebrate the completion of a new solid waste facility at the Negus Transfer…

The Environmental Center in Bend launches new, free home energy assessment program

May 20, 2024 3:03 pm KTVZ News Partners

As we head into another hot summer with a high likelihood of climate impacts such as wildfire smoke, many may be concerned about their home’s…

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help finding speeding SUV, reckless driver after tires spiked

May 20, 2024 2:40 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding photo of suspect vehicle from DCSO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A woman driving recklessly at 90 mph on Bend’s south end Monday morning…

Arts leader Kimberly Howard Wade to speak at OSU-Cascades’ 23rd commencement ceremony

May 20, 2024 10:19 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kimberly Howard Wade, the executive director of Caldera, a youth arts organization, will give the commencement address at the…

‘I’m pretty proud of our team’: Hundreds of kids race in the Mini Pole Pedal Paddle at Seventh Mountain Resort

May 19, 2024 11:33 am KTVZ

On Saturday, adults took on and accomplished the demands of the 46th SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle. On Sunday, it was the kids’ turn to race their hearts…

Your photos and video: Halo (or ring, or rainbow) around the sun draws attention skyward on the High Desert

May 18, 2024 2:31 pm KTVZ News Partners

It’s not as rare a High Desert phenomenon as last weekend’s spectacular northern lights, but several Central Oregonians couldn’t help but share their…