Central Oregon Archives

Bend man accused of selling LSD to HS student

October 22, 2019 5:14 pm KTVZ

A tip that a Bend-La Pine Schools high school student was providing LSD to another student led to an investigation and the arrest Monday of a…

SW Quarry Avenue to close for Six Corners project

October 22, 2019 4:53 pm KTVZ

On Wednesday, SW Quarry Avenue will be closed between SW 46th Street and S. Canal Boulevard to allow for construction of Stage 5 of the Six Corners…

Indian Ford Bridge reopens after lengthy closure

October 22, 2019 4:24 pm KTVZ

Indian Ford Bridge on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest has reopened for equestrian, hiking and biking use along the…

Indian Ford Bridge reopens after lengthy closure

October 22, 2019 4:24 pm KTVZ

Indian Ford Bridge on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest has reopened for equestrian, hiking and biking use along the…

OSU-Cascades’ $50 million 2nd academic building approved

October 22, 2019 1:32 pm KTVZ

The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved spending nearly $277 million on seven remodeling, renovation and new construction…

C.O. jobs picture brightened a bit in September

October 22, 2019 1:02 pm KTVZ

Central Oregon’s September employment picture was brighter than seen over the past several months, with job growth rates rebounding modestly,…

Deschutes County 4-Hers take part in coding event

October 22, 2019 10:35 am KTVZ

Youth in Deschutes County will join more than 150,000 children across the country in the 12th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge…

Pile burning to begin on Newberry Volcanic Monument

October 22, 2019 10:25 am KTVZ

Fuels specialists will begin burning piles in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument this week, U.S. Forest Service officials said Tuesday. The pile…

Guardian Group raises $60K at fundraising event

October 22, 2019 9:29 am KTVZ

Guardian Group, a nonprofit that fights human trafficking, said Tuesday it raised $60,000 at its first annual Gala at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes…

Bend woman, DCSO warn of imposter scam calls

October 21, 2019 6:56 pm KTVZ

Scam callers are at it again, and a Bend woman says she recently almost fell for one scammer falsely claiming to be a Deschutes County…

ODOT, Facebook partner on fiber optic project

October 21, 2019 6:05 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, ODOT comments) The Oregon Department of Transportation and Facebook are entering into a partnership to place fiber-optic cable…

Fashion event raises $55K for Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend

October 21, 2019 4:09 pm KTVZ

Following last year’s debut as one of Bend’s hottest new charitable events, Giving In Style held it’s 2nd annual fashion show…

Democrat secretary of state hopefuls debate in Sunriver

October 21, 2019 2:08 pm KTVZ

Four Democratic candidates running for Oregon secretary of state faced off in a debate Sunday at the culmination of the party’s weekend Oregon…

Rescued La Pine-area horse down again, euthanized

October 21, 2019 2:05 pm KTVZ

A 20-year-old La Pine-area draft horse that was rescued after falling in a hole on his owner’s property last week had to be euthanized after…

City Club of C.O. appoints new board president

October 21, 2019 11:14 am KTVZ

City Club of Central Oregon is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Dobey as board president and the election of six new members to the board.…

Bend man arrested in assault on girlfriend

October 20, 2019 5:47 pm KTVZ

Police surrounded a southeast Bend home Sunday afternoon and arrested a 29-year-old man, accused of assaulting and trying to strangle his 27-year-old…