Central Oregon Archives

Thriving C.O. job market poses challenge for some

December 11, 2019 6:53 pm KTVZ

Despite plenty of openings, The High Desert’s job market can be quite competitive, especially when someone’s looking for a job that requires…

Sponsorship program supports C.O. farmers

December 11, 2019 7:00 pm KTVZ

Central Oregon Locavore, a non-profit in Bend, announced Wednesday it has launched a sponsorship program called Adopt a Farmer to continue supporting…

Bend man gets year and a day in prison for BHO lab explosion

December 10, 2019 3:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Bend man was sentenced Tuesday to a year and a day in federal prison and two years’ supervised release for illegally manufacturing and possessing…

C. Oregon water, sewer projects get $72 million in EPA loans

December 9, 2019 3:46 pm KTVZ News Partners

Several major Central Oregon water and sewer projects will receive a total of $72 million in federal EPA loans, announced…

Bend Pearl Harbor survivor attends anniversary event

December 7, 2019 9:34 pm KTVZ

On the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that plunged America into World War II, dozens gathered Saturday at the Bend Heroes…

Complaints bring SW Redmond drug raid, arrest

December 6, 2019 8:09 pm Barney Lerten

Several citizen complaints and weeks of surveillance and investigation led to Friday’s police raid on a southwest Redmond home, where officers said…

Early C.O. snowpack levels well below average

December 6, 2019 6:27 pm KTVZ

Central Oregon’s snowpack levels are well below average for this early-season time of year, prompting some concern, though more snow is on the way at…

Bend home prices cool markedly in November

December 6, 2019 1:59 pm Barney Lerten

Bend home prices took a decided downturn from near-record levels in November, recording the lowest median price, at $431,000, since last winter,…

Bend man drives on wheel without tire, crashes into La Pine storage units

December 6, 2019 10:39 am Barney Lerten

A Bend man hired to drive a new pickup truck from Grants Pass to Bend for sale tried to reach a La Pine repair shop after a tire separated from its…

Fire destroys Terrebonne-area chicken coop

December 6, 2019 9:26 am Barney Lerten

An apparent electrical fire destroyed a large Terrebonne-area chicken coop Friday morning, but fortunately no chickens were harmed, officials…

Sisters Food Bank struggling with low holiday donations

December 5, 2019 11:33 pm KTVZ

The Sisters Food Bank has been helping families in need through its Christmas program since the 1980s. This year, however, it’s struggling to pull…

A little food for thought about how to get kids to eat healthier

December 5, 2019 9:53 pm KTVZ

Childhood obesity is on the rise in Deschutes County. So as a parent or guardian, how can you get your children excited about trying new fruits and…

Bend Santa, Mrs. Claus continue holiday event amid health battles

December 5, 2019 6:01 pm KTVZ

A Bend couple has dedicated almost a decade to giving out toys and playing Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus for hundreds of children. On Thursday, they…

La Pine man crashes SUV into post office; no injuries

December 5, 2019 3:01 pm Barney Lerten

An SUV crashed into the La Pine post office early Thursday afternoon, and despite the pre-holiday rush, there were no injuries, though numerous post…

Judge tosses 1 of 2 lawsuits filed by former DCSO sergeant

December 5, 2019 1:55 pm Barney Lerten

A visiting judge on Thursday dismissed one of two lawsuits filed against the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office by a former…

Website created to assist new Bend residents

December 4, 2019 6:59 pm KTVZ

The number of families moving to Bend continues to grow each year. If you’re one of those families, there’s a new website that was created to help…

Deschutes Public Library seeks to keep up with growth

December 4, 2019 6:43 pm KTVZ

Library administrators told NewsChannel 21 on Wednesday that they hope to serve the community for at least 100 more years by maintaining its existing…