The colorful, bombastic Pilot Butte Fireworks Show is just a day away, and Sure Shot Fireworks says they’re excited, as always, to put on this year’s show.
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Bend-La Pine Schools on Wednesday paid a nearly $7,000 fine imposed by Oregon OSHA for failing to investigate injuries reported by staff at the La Pine Elementary School Learning Lab on four occasions last year, an agency spokesman said. Online reports indicated the injuries were caused by students.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The duties of Bend police officers this week include a heightened effort to get drunk drivers off the road over the Fourth of July holiday. During a recent ride-along, Tracee Tuesday witnessed a DUII arrest after what started as a routine evening. During the ride-along with Officer Zachary Childers, NewsChannel 21 captured
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Bend is inviting the community to learn more about the Hawthorne Overcrossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge project and to review four bridge-type options at an open house, either in person next week or online through July 17. The City will soon select the design of a new bridge
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While tradition calls for fun at the Fourth of July Pet Parade, with temperatures expected to rise over 90 degrees, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane Society of Central Oregon wants pets participating in the parade to remain healthy and safe. Bring plenty of water and a pet bowl
Continue ReadingThe Redmond School District has sent a $97.7 million bond measure to the Nov. 5 ballot to fund needed projects, Meanwhile, the Deschutes Water and Soil Conservation District may join them on the ballot in a first money measure by the organization.
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With fourth of July celebrations taking place across Central Oregon over the next few days, pet owners are gearing up for fireworks “freak-outs” by pets, some who will run away and need an assist to get back home.
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The city of Bend continues efforts to tackle the growing issue of housing in the High Desert. Tuesday marked a big win for housing in the city of Bend, receiving $5 million in federal funding.
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Crews from three fire departments were sent to stop an unattended, escaped debris burn in Terrebonne that had Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies evacuating threatened neighbors, prompting a homeowner citation and a reminder Tuesday that burning season is over – and fire danger rising.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Acting on concerns raised at last week’s Redmond town hall, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., demanded Tuesday that UnitedHealth Group explain why health care providers in Oregon and nationwide still cannot send claims or receive payments for services delivered to their patients, nearly two months after its top executive told the Senate Finance
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Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced last week that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding the city of Bend $5 million to support the city’s efforts to enhance affordable housing accessibility through planning, infrastructure improvements, development and preservation activities.
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The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday it is seeking input on the E-bikes on Select Trails project draft environmental assessment. The proposed project would allow Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on select existing natural surface trails and paved paths located near Bend, Sisters and Sunriver.
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Bend police turned to the public for a brief period Tuesday for help in finding a 75-year-old Michigan resident visiting the city who went for a walk and failed to return, but officers soon found him in good condition.
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A week ago, the Darlene 3 wildfire broke out on public lands near the community of La Pine. “Fortunately, decades of land treatments performed by the Bureau of Land Management helped stop the fire in its tracks,” the agency said Tuesday.
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The Redmond School Board voted unanimously last week to place a renewal bond measure before voters on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. It represents the second phase of a two-part construction program to make long-term repairs and improve student opportunities in the Redmond School District without raising taxes.
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With the Fourth of July coming up, Americans will celebrate in many ways, some with the traditional pastime of fireworks. However, with hot, dry conditions and fire season at hand, and with the recent Darlene 3 Fire in mind, some cities prohibit fireworks, while others warn of the costly consequences of using illegal ones.
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A week after the fast-growing Darlene 3 Fire forced hundreds of La Pine-area residents to evacuate their homes, the blaze held by crews at just under 4,000 acres reached official full containment Tuesday as all Level 3 GO NOW evacuation levels were dropped.
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KTVZ, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do you get when you combine AdvenChair, developer of the world’s most durable all-terrain wheelchair, with Wanderlust Tours, Central Oregon’s leader in naturalist-guided adventures? You get AdvenTours, a variety of accessible outings that allow people with mobility challenges to explore Central Oregon’s most iconic wild places with expert guidance. Thanks
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monday marked the beginning of Fiscal Year 2025 in Deschutes County, and the Board of County Commissioners has adopted a budget that is balanced and includes funding for core county programs and services, as well as key investments to support a variety of priority projects and initiatives. The total adopted budget
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ)– As the Darlene 3 Fire reportedly reaches 100% containment, all of those affected by the fire are able to return home. But for one homeless family, everything is gone. Ivy and Ayla were living in homeless camps near the La Pine Cemetery when the fire sparked. Ayla said Monday, “I called her because
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