A raid last week on an illegal marijuana grow in Redmond led to two arrests, the discovery of electrical and health hazards and a call-out of firefighters when large compost piles began to combust in windy conditions, threatening to spark a wildfire, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Tuesday.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect on Saturday, June 1 on some Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in central Oregon. In particular, campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day and White rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus. “Our
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Memorial Day 2024, a day to acknowledge and honor those who died while serving in the military.
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Monday is Memorial Day, when we remember and mourn our nation’s over 1.3 million veterans and Bend’s 112 veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during times of war.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from organizer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon artists sold their unique creations on Skyliners Road over Memorial Day weekend. It was the Skyliners Art Sale consisting of seven local artists. Every year, different artists are chosen for the event. There were plenty of items to purchase, showcasing original oil and acrylic paintings, jewelry and pottery.
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A proud Bend mom shared the latest good deed Saturday of her 14-year-old son, who for years has prayed nightly for the homeless and used some of his money to buy items for the Bethlehem Inn.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire that broke out in a garage workbench caused about $50,000 damage to a home in the Cloverdale area Monday morning, also briefly shutting nearby U.S. Highway 20, but the residents awakened by a smoke alarm escaped unhurt. Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District crews were alerted to the fire just
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Mt. Bachelor representative) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Closing day for the season at Mt. Bachelor went off with a bang and a splash Sunday with the North American Pond Skimming Championships. The event has been a Bachelor tradition for more than 20 years. About 100 competitors strapped on their ski
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Helping people is what Bend Police community service officers do every day. But sometimes, they also help animals in need of assistance, as in a flock of 10 ducklings trapped in a storm drain. Two CSOs responded Thursday to the report of the little ducklings needing a hand, the department said
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Central Oregon’s 2023-24 ski and snowboard season started with a delay.Â
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Saturday, June 1st marks the first day of Pride Month and Bend Pride Fest. The Bend Pride Coalition and SUS Magazine have teamed up for this year’s event.
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After negotiations between Jefferson County and Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch to continue operating the county’s animal Shelter failed, it now has just over a month to find forever homes for 85 dogs.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s always a sad day when a beloved family pet passes. But when it’s a four-legged retired Bend Police officer, K-9 Zoey, who loved visiting classrooms as much as catching suspects – if not more – the loss may be more widely felt than most. Don Barber, a retired K-9 officer,
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(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has announced the four winners of the 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year awards: K-5 Educator of the Year: Rachel Hertz, 1st grade teacher at North Star Elementary School in Bend. 6-8 Educator of the Year: Sherry Reeder, 6th – 8th grade special
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in finding a dog stolen Friday from a crate in a vehicle parked at the Whychus Canyon Preserve trailhead.
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It’s been more than 10 months since Evelyn Weaver was found dead at her Bend home on NW Hill Street, in what police said was being investigated as a homicide. And while police tell us there are no new updates to provide about the killing, they also said the case remains active and is being worked on.
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As warmer weather arrives, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Friday it will expand its Minor Decoy Operations, to ensure that OLCC licensees are not selling alcohol and cannabis products to individuals under the age of 21. The stepped-up effort will also include MDO activity for alcohol home delivery.
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East Bend resident Rick Rankin has been living in the area for 11 years, but says recently, he’s noticed an increase in RVs campers, and tents behind the Safeway store.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Forest Service road crew has completed grading work on the road to Tumalo Falls, which is now open for the season just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, the Deschutes National Forest said Thursday. The work to improve Forest Service Road 4603 took a few days. “Please drive slowly
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County announced Thursday the appointment of Will Van Vactor as the interim county manager. Van Vactor, who currently serves as the Community Development Department director, “will step into this role effective immediately, bringing with him a wealth of professional experience and expertise,” the county said. Here’s the rest of the
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