Central Oregon Archives

‘Luckily, I was paying attention’: ODOT’s Bend Hwy. 97/20 North Corridor Project still causing dangerous U-turns

October 29, 2024 11:58 AM Kelsey McGee

(Update: Adding video, comments from Kefi owner, Redmond resident) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Driver confusion over ODOT’s Highway 97 Bend North Corridor…

With Deschutes County back on board, Bend city councilors OK Juniper Ridge homeless Temporary Safe Stay Area plans

October 29, 2024 4:49 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly a week after Deschutes County commissioners got back on board, the Bend City Council held a special meeting Tuesday…

Decision 2024: $97.7 million Redmond school bond could determine the future of Redmond High

October 28, 2024 10:23 AM Isabella Warren

Redmond voters are seeing another school measure on their ballots this fall, as the school district seeks a renewal bond that would raise $97.7…

Ridgeview High student Jordan Jensen overcomes challenges, receives ‘Beat the Odds’ scholarship

October 28, 2024 10:16 PM KTVZ news sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stand for Children Oregon is excited to recognize Jordan Jensen from Ridgeview High School as a recipient of the Beat the…

‘An incredible listener’: Ruth Burleigh, Bend’s first woman mayor, dies at 98, leaving legacy of community involvement

October 27, 2024 2:38 PM Barney Lerten, Kelsey McGee

Ruth Burleigh, for whom serving as Bend’s first woman mayor was just one part of a long life full of civic and community involvement and…

More than 11,000 Fred Meyer workers across Oregon, SW Washington ratify new 3-year contract

October 28, 2024 4:49 PM KTVZ news sources

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of negotiations, members of United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 555 who work at Fred Meyer and QFC…

BLM to begin La Pine-area fall pile burning this week with 192 acres off Masten Road

October 28, 2024 4:44 PM KTVZ news sources

La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Incoming favorable weather, including the possibility of snow, is allowing fuels crews with the Prineville District of the…

A month before Mt. Bachelor’s planned opening day, snow piling up on the slopes buoys hopes season starts on time

October 28, 2024 1:55 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor on Monday reported five inches of snow in the West Village base area since Sunday, bringing the season total to…

Bend breast cancer survivor Julie Verke’s message to others: Listen to your body, don’t ignore the warning signs

October 27, 2024 9:26 PM Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Breast cancer survivor Julie Verke is a teacher at Westside Village Magnet School. Julie says her move to Bend 32 years…

Street Dog Hero hosts brunch party, inviting community to learn more and become fosters, volunteers

October 27, 2024 10:43 AM Kelsey McGee

(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, a foster) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero hosted a foster and volunteer brunch at Ponderosa Park, on…

Prineville’s High Desert Moonfest celebrates region with a wide variety of events, activities and programs

October 26, 2024 12:00 PM Kelsey McGee

An inaugural festival featuring a wide variety of fun events took place Saturday in Prineville, called the High Desert Moonfest, a celebration of the…

Bend Medication Take-Back event allows Central Oregonians to dispose of medications, sharps safely

October 26, 2024 10:20 PM Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A safe space was provided on Saturday at the Bend Police Department for people to safely dispose of their medications. It was…

Oregon Health Authority OKs St. Charles deal to acquire The Center – but with conditions that will be appealed

October 26, 2024 2:56 PM Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority has reviewed and approved St. Charles Health System’s proposed acquisition and integration with…

ODOT picks EV charging companies for first round of federal grants for public fast charging stations

October 26, 2024 12:57 AM KTVZ news sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The ODOT Climate Office has selected EV charging companies for the first round of grants from the National Electric Vehicle…

Crook County seeks public input on updated transportation plans, including possible new Juniper Canyon access

October 25, 2024 11:17 PM KTVZ news sources

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a 20-year strategy that outlines key…

‘Really neat project’: Downtown Redmond’s Old Creamery Building sold to local developers: We’ll soon see what’s next

October 25, 2024 11:14 AM Kelsey Merison

Last week, NewsChannel 21 brought you a story surrounding the growth of Redmond after three downtown units in the Old Creamery Building on Southwest…

In wake of PBMS student’s loaded gun, target list, Bend-La Pine Schools supt. urges community to avoid speculation

October 24, 2024 4:35 PM Isabella Warren, Barney Lerten

The Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent urged caution in communication by parents and others Friday, a day after police said a 12-year-old Pilot…

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Crook County farm’s backyard flock of 70 birds, humanely euthanized

October 25, 2024 5:37 PM KTVZ news sources

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza…

Warm Springs Tribal Council chairman offers response to President Biden’s apology for Indian boarding schools injustice

October 25, 2024 3:51 PM KTVZ news sources

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Biden issued a formal presidential apology on Friday to Native American communities for the atrocities…

‘Such a rad time!’: Here’s what goes into preparing Bend’s Pavilion for ice skating season

October 25, 2024 12:08 PM Jillian Fortner

The Pavilion in Bend is officially open for the fun winter season after a weather delay pushed back its originally scheduled opening last…