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Deschutes County Jail set to launch medication-assisted treatment, to help inmates kick drug addictions

January 25, 2023 11:56 AM Bola Gbadebo

Deschutes County plans to hire two nurses for a new Medication-Assisted Treatment Program. which is tentatively set to begin in March. However, the…

Mirror Pond water level lowered for BPRD’s bank repair, trail extension project

January 25, 2023 3:15 PM KTVZ news sources

The Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it requested assistance from PacifiCorp to temporarily reduce the water level at Mirror Pond as…

Nurses union presses St Charles over plans for $90 million Redmond cancer center: Who will staff it?

January 25, 2023 7:04 PM Kelsey McGee

The union that represents Oregon nurses is is raising concerns about St. Charles Health System’s plans for a new $90 million cancer center on its…

Deschutes County may drop three more possible landfill sites because FAA says they’re too close to airports

January 25, 2023 12:01 PM Blake Mayfield

Deschutes County recently began evaluating 13 potential sites for its new landfill, dropping to 12 when a private property owner said he has plans…

A nose for crime: OSP’s new anti-poaching K-9, Scout, and his trooper partner are based in Bend

January 25, 2023 4:42 PM KTVZ news sources

At first glance, Scout might look like he’s a typical, playful pup, but this 18-month-old, black Lab is developing a nose for crime. Meet the…

Bend resident accused of brandishing replica handgun arrested, jailed on DUII, released – and arrested again

January 24, 2023 5:45 PM Barney Lerten

A Bend 19-year-old was arrested and jailed on a drunk-driving charge early Tuesday after allegedly brandishing a handgun at convenience store…

St. Charles’ planned $90 million Redmond Cancer Center should save many patients long trips for treatment

January 23, 2023 2:02 PM KTVZ news sources

More than 40% of patients treated at the St. Charles Cancer Center in Bend travel from Redmond, Madras, Prineville and other rural communities for…

Redmond councilors appoint hotel manager Tobias Colvin to fill Mayor Ed Fitch’s council seat

January 25, 2023 9:50 AM KTVZ news sources

The Redmond City Council Tuesday evening unanimously approved Mayor Ed Fitch’s appointment of Tobias Colvin to the council. Colvin will serve out…

Open slots available in tuition-free pharmacy tech course that aims to fill need, help C.O. students succeed

January 24, 2023 7:11 PM Kelsey McGee

Long lines at the pharmacy seem to be normal nowadays, amid staffing shortages. There’s a growing need for pharmacy technicians in Central Oregon,…

Homeless Leadership Coalition undertakes Point-in-Time Count to measure homelessness in Central Oregon

January 9, 2023 10:01 PM Bola Gbadebo

The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s “continuum of care,” kicked off the annual Point In-Time Count in Central Oregon on Tuesday.…

Bend councilors tackle affordable housing issue at goal-setting retreat — but what does the term really mean?

January 24, 2023 6:41 PM Blake Mayfield

The term “affordable housing” is used a lot when talking about tackling the major issues in Central Oregon, including homelessness, but what does the…

Recreation liability bill to ‘restore balance’ backed by several C.O. businesses in coalition

January 24, 2023 11:59 AM Noah Chast

A group of nearly 100 small businesses, nonprofits and user groups called Protect Oregon Recreation recently announced its support of Senate Bill…

Bend man gets 5-year prison term in serious-injury road rage incident; 2nd driver awaits trial

January 24, 2023 3:44 PM KTVZ news sources

One of two Bend men charged in a 2021 road rage incident on Highway 97 in Bend that led to a crash in which four people were seriously injured has…

Backers of proposed Central Oregon Center for the Arts release study as plans move to next phase

January 24, 2023 1:15 PM KTVZ news sources

Residents of Central Oregon strongly support the creation of the Central Oregon Center for the Arts, a multi-purpose facility proposed by a group of…

Grant-funded, tuition-free online training aims to meet C.O.’s need for retail pharmacy technicians

January 18, 2023 4:47 PM KTVZ news sources

The Central Oregon Health Council recently awarded a $75,000 community development grant to workability LLC to facilitate an online training program…

Central Oregon sees more job losses in December; unemployment rates rise

January 24, 2023 10:53 AM KTVZ news sources

Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates rose across Central Oregon and throughout the state in December, continuing a five-month trend, the Oregon…

71 pigs, 16 goats seized from Terrebonne ranch recovering at DCSO’s Rescue Ranch; owner faces animal neglect charge

January 21, 2023 6:14 PM Barney Lerten, Blake Mayfield

Acting on a tip of possible animal neglect, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies raided a Terrebonne ranch Friday and Saturday, seizing 71 pigs and…

‘Safety is the focus’: ODOT starts work on new Hwy. 20 pedestrian tunnel near Tumalo

January 23, 2023 5:44 PM Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation has begun work on a project that will improve safety to the benefit of drivers and…

Deschutes DA explains change to state’s bail system that can lead to quick jail release

January 23, 2023 5:34 PM Bola Gbadebo

Some aspects of a recent drug arrest near Bend spotlight a change in state law regarding the criteria for release from jail that prompted community…

Dozens of trees, street signs toppled, destroyed in NW Bend; police seek tips, damage tally rises

January 22, 2023 1:52 PM Barney Lerten

Bend police said Sunday they are seeking citizen information, witnesses and security video as they try to find whoever left behind a trail of costly…