BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the holiday lights come down and Christmas trees start shedding their needles, the Scouts of America are stepping in to help Central Oregon recycle responsibly. Scouts from across Central Oregon are once again offering their annual Christmas tree recycling program, collecting used trees from the community and ensuring they are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon said Friday it is now accepting applications for its upcoming winter volunteer training course, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 13. Community members have until Friday, January 9 to apply for this eight-week, 40-hour program that prepares volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to advocate for children in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking input from community members willing to fill out an online survey. A 5–10-minute perception survey is available now through Friday, Dec. 19. BPRD, with help from Probolsky Research, is conducting a Public Perception Survey, seeking valuable insight from district community members on topics ranging from
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A Crook County official on Friday thanked Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and his congressional colleagues for passing a key bill to restore stable federal funding for rural timber-dependent counties.
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(Update: New information from library director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A data breach has prompted the precautionary closure of all Deschutes Public Library locations through the weekend, but library officials say they are confident no patrons’ information has been exposed to potential hackers. “We’re feeling like it’s looking really good” for the library system to
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A Warm Springs woman reported missing and endangered a week ago was found safe and in good condition on the reservation Friday morning, authorities said. She was with a federal fugitive who escaped custody and is on the run.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For businesses, no snow means less dough in a town dependent on tourism and outdoor recreation. A late start to the ski season has economic impacts. Hotels and restaurants could feel an impact this year. KTVZ News spoke with a chef at the Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge in Bend, who says
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Record-high temperatures are keeping Mt. Bachelor from opening as planned, leaving the slopes bare well into December and raising questions about what the delay means for Central Oregon’s winter tourism.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and fellow Reps. Eli Crane (AZ-02), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act on Thursday to support wildfire response operations by addressing the impact of unauthorized drones flying in restricted airspace during a wildfire. When an unauthorized drone enters restricted airspace during a wildfire, fire response agencies
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that it’s proud to celebrate the success of the recent, 25th annual Shop with a Cop program, which provided warmth, comfort, and holiday cheer to 95 children across Deschutes County. Thanks to the generosity of donors, volunteers, and law enforcement partners, the program invested $57,000
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(Update: Video Added) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families on the Warm Springs Reservation prepare for the winter months and the holiday season, a substantial gift of support for their pets is on its way. Fences For Fido, a Greater Good Ambassador, in partnership with Warm Springs Commodities, has received 20,000 pounds of donated dog and cat
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A house cleaner and two other Bend residents have been arrested on burglary and theft charges, accused of stealing about $1,200 worth of items from a northwest Bend rental home, police said Thursday. On Saturday, Nov. 29, Bend Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 1000 block of
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation announced Wednesday, it donated $720,000 in grants to 30 Black-led nonprofits across the state of Oregon. Read the full press release from Oregon Community Foundation, including all recipients of the grants, below: Oregon Community Foundation today announced $720,000 in new capacity-building grants to 30 Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits
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Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern coast on Tuesday, warning that a much larger offshore quake could generate a towering tsunami in the coming days.
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Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies while maintaining public safety. They take effect in less than two weeks.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program graduated its 70th cadet class Wednesday, to the cheers of families, friends and proud teens who had been considered “at risk” and headed for trouble, but now have found a new path forward. Students at the facility east of Bend, Oregon’s only accredited statewide
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A plea hearing on a 50-count indictment has been delayed until next month for an Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her home.
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(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging community members to review a draft of the Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan and provide their feedback by Saturday, January 10. “A Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a valuable tool for areas at risk from wildfires,” said Deschutes County Forester Kevin Moriarty. “Communities across
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bright Wood Corp., a 60-plus-year fixture of Central Oregon’s timber roots and the region’s second-largest private employer, is being acquired by Andersen Corporation, the nationwide window and door maker, in a deal announced Wednesday. Bright Wood, the largest independent manufacturer of window and patio door components and engineered dimension lumber in
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(Adding video and quotes from Eagle Scout Chris Piper) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has drafted a memo to Congress with a plan to cut funding from Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America. Scouting America has been around for more than 115 years. According to NPR, Secretary Hegseth writes
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