Central Oregon Archives

Deschutes Children’s Foundation says federal funding cuts threaten critical services to help crime victims

July 10, 2025 4:39 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation is sounding the alarm that the State of Oregon is being forced to make cuts in key…

Pacific Power Foundation provides over $300K in grants to support Oregon education, STEM programs

July 10, 2025 2:43 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 10, 2025) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to provide grant funds and support to 89 nonprofits and community…

Silver Sparky Award Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District

Sisters-Camp Sherman ‘Fire Corps’ volunteers honored with state fire marshal’s ‘Silver Sparky Award’

July 10, 2025 2:16 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A single spark can change everything, and stopping a fire before it has a chance to impact…

Camp Fire of Central Oregon launches largest hiring campaign in its history amid youth program growth, expansion

July 10, 2025 1:58 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon said Thursday it’s thrilled to announce that it has just launched the largest…

More than 400 ODOT employees facing layoffs July 31st amid funding crisis

July 7, 2025 3:14 pm Tracee Tuesday, Barney Lerten

Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Transportation announced Monday the first wave of layoffs of state workers who deliver basic…

Ride on: Two newly created mountain bike trails open at Wanoga Sno-Park, with three more on the way this summer

July 9, 2025 6:35 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — The Wanoga Downhill Trails project, which has been years in the making, broke ground in mid-June and plans to add a total of five…

‘It’s a great tool’: Local emergency officials react to Watch Duty app’s growing role in monitoring wildfires

July 9, 2025 9:51 am Jillian Fortner

(Update: Adding video, details, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As wildfire season intensifies, many Central Oregonians are turning to the Watch Duty…

Internal investigation into Deschutes County sheriff’s Captain William Bailey underway over radio interview

July 9, 2025 12:00 pm KTVZ

Just weeks before embattled Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp retires from his position, an internal investigation has been started against…

Filling a gap: Cascades East Transit launching new NE Bend weekday Route 8 on a free pilot basis next week

July 9, 2025 2:51 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) will launch Route 8, a new fixed-route bus line serving Northeast Bend,…

New bishop about to be named for Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker

July 9, 2025 2:18 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker is about to announce a new bishop who will succeed the current bishop, the Most Reverend…

Shuttle Shock: Redmond City Council approves rate increase for ride-share services

July 8, 2025 11:35 pm Tracee Tuesday

REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ} — “I don’t like raising rates.” That’s Enviro Shuttle owner, Bill Calidonna, responding to the Redmond City…

City of Bend chooses Veo as the vendor for its new, permanent bike-share program, rolling out this week

July 8, 2025 11:35 am Barney Lerten

The City of Bend announced Tuesday it’s partnering with Veo, an independent shared mobility company, to bring shared e-bikes to the community. Veo…

Local ODFW office calls for public’s help tracking down porcupines as part of new 2-year project

July 8, 2025 5:54 pm Harley Coldiron

(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon Fish and Wildlife’s Ochoco Office in Prineville is asking the public to report…

Heat can kill: As temperatures soar, Humane Society of Central Oregon has tips to keep your pets safe, comfortable

July 8, 2025 4:55 pm Barney Lerten

With temperatures soaring into the 90s and beyond, The Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to offer tips to keep your pet safe in the high…

Bend Police, Deschutes DA’s Office seek applicants for grants to help fight organized retail theft

July 8, 2025 3:25 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department, in partnership with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, said…

Long-time Bend Mexican restaurant Longboard Louie’s set to close later this month as owner retires

July 8, 2025 11:27 am Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A favorite Bend restaurant serving up healthy Mexican food with a Mayan-Hawaiian twist for some 25 years is closing its doors.…

Dr. Travis Allen and acting Cosa's ED Tanya Elia

Central Oregon Symphony Association announces Dr. Travis Allen as new executive director

July 8, 2025 9:26 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Monday the Central Oregon Symphony Association announced that Dr. Travis Allen would be stepping up as the program’s new…

Fire Alert: Crews stop spread of house fire west of Sunriver; all evacuation levels throughout the area dropped

July 7, 2025 6:01 pm Barney Lerten

A fully involved house fire quickly began spreading to other properties and the nearby Deschutes National Forest Monday evening, prompting a task…

Five applicants for Deschutes County interim sheriff discuss agency’s future at public forum

July 7, 2025 4:09 pm Tracee Tuesday

(Update: adding fourth applicant for position) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The union representing Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies has released a list of…

Prineville murder and attempted murder suspect arraigned on indictment, pleads not guilty

July 7, 2025 10:50 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, not guilty pleas) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Prineville resident Martin Ray Terry, who was arraigned last week on murder,…