Central Oregon Archives

C.O. marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 3, 2019 12:10 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding police, Saving Grace comments) There is a need for more resources for victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Central Oregon. October…

Allegiant’s RDM-Las Vegas, Phoenix flights set to take off

October 2, 2019 7:56 pm KTVZ

Starting this week, Allegiant Air adds two new twice-weekly, nonstop flights from Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to McCarran International Airport…

New Oregon business tax sparks C.O. worry, confusion

October 2, 2019 7:39 pm KTVZ

A new business tax is set to go into effect this coming year, and state officials are holding meetings around the state to explain where things stand…

North Unit Irrigation District plans canal piping

October 2, 2019 7:05 pm KTVZ

The North Unit Irrigation District and project partners will hold a public meeting later this month on their canal-piping proposal to modernize aging…

Growing C.O. hemp industry leads to hay shortages

October 2, 2019 6:26 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding KTVZ.COM Poll; vet speaks on whether horses could eat hemp instead) A mix of bad weather and Oregon farmers switching out hay for…

Crook County chooses new mental health service provider

October 2, 2019 4:11 pm KTVZ

BestCare Treatment Services will take over as the Crook County Community Mental Health provider, replacing Lutheran Community Services Northwest,…

Jefferson County offers incentives for more industrial space

October 2, 2019 6:28 am KTVZ

Jefferson County has finalized a grant program that offers a cash incentive for the private development community to construct new industrial or…

C.O. Locavore launches ‘Round Up Rodeo’ fundraiser

October 2, 2019 5:34 am KTVZ

The non-profit Central Oregon Locavore has launched a fundraiser called the Round Up Rodeo to obtain an updated point of sale system that will allow…

Mt. Bachelor’s latest ride: Freestyle, reinvented

October 2, 2019 2:54 am KTVZ

Mt. Bachelor announced Tuesday the latest of its several additions to the slopes for this snow season. NewsChannel 21 got an exclusive look at the…

Bend Municipal Airport lays out flight path to future

October 2, 2019 2:34 am KTVZ

(Update: Comments from airport manager, city Economic Development Director) Just six years after its last planning update, continued growth at the…

Shooting victim shows up at St. Charles Madras ER

October 2, 2019 1:17 am KTVZ

A woman with a gunshot wound showed up early Tuesday morning at the St. Charles Madras ER, prompting an investigation that has found ” no…

Bend Fire reminder: Time to get that furnace checked

October 2, 2019 12:44 am KTVZ

With the onset of cold weather, residential heating systems are quickly being put to the test. Now is the time to have your furnace checked to ensure…

Deschutes Library set ‘Author Author! Season 8 lineup

October 1, 2019 11:43 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes Public Library Foundation’s Author! Author! literary series returns to the stage in 2020 with three bestselling and prolific…

Under Armour sues Bend startup in trademark dispute

October 1, 2019 11:09 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding details, quotes) BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Retail giant Under Armour has sued a Bend-based family business in a trademark dispute…

Community Orchestra of C.O. becomes Bend Pops Orchestra

October 1, 2019 10:34 pm KTVZ

Megan Kissel, executive board director for The Community Orchestra of Central Oregon, announced exciting news this week that the orchestra officially…