Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ranae Staley has made the decision to step down from her role as The Giving Plate’s executive director, effective September 15th. “We are sincerely grateful for her dedication and the many accomplishments achieved during her tenure,” a message from Board President Tara Penn said Tuesday. “Under her guidance,
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(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Weekend snowfall over the Cascades has prompted the Oregon Department of Transportation to close the gates on the west side of McKenzie Pass, Oregon Highway 242. Crews closed the gates Tuesday morning near the junction with Oregon Highway 126 and at the summit by Dee Wright Observatory. Gates
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County staff warned community members Tuesday of a recent email “phishing” scam and advised everyone to be wary of suspicious emails designed to steal their personal information. “The Community Development Department recently discovered that cybercriminals sent a fake email from a CDD staff member, demanding payment and
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices below $60 per barrel and lackluster demand for gas in the U.S. are helping push pump prices lower, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday – and that includes Bend’s prices falling below the $4 mark. Here’s AAA’s weekly gas price report for this week: With the seasonal transition from summer-
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(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College has received a $1.36 million federal grant that will provide 140 low-income, first-generation students per year with specialized assistance to help them graduate from COCC and transfer to a four-year university. The U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO Student Support Services grant began on Sept.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades released a preliminary fall enrollment report Tuesday that it said shows continued and steady overall growth, and a marked increase in enrollment in high-demand fields. The campus is serving a total of 1,384 students, including a 2% increase in undergraduate students and 221 new freshmen.
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just below our feet, there is a universe that is busy, active and alive. Next Saturday, the High Desert Museum invites visitors of all ages to explore the interconnected, underground world of soil in the original exhibition, Soil Alive! Here’s the museum’s Monday announcement that explains what it’s all
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Timbergon Modular says it is launching its newest modular home solutions in Redmond, “designed for flexibility, efficiency, and modern living.” “From ADUs (accessory dwelling units) and multi-family units to resort-style communities, these homes are built off-site for faster construction, less waste, and consistent quality,” the company said in Monday’s
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It was a great day for Mariner fans after they took a dominating 2-0 lead in their first ALCS in 24 years. Their offense was nearly unstoppable totaling 10 runs off of 10 hits. After a shaky start from starter Logan Gilbert, their bullpen was able to find a rhythm and keep the Blue Jays
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As winter approaches, the cold once again brings familiar challenges for Central Oregonians. Getting ready now, experts say, can help you avoid costly repairs, keep your family warm, and ensure a safer season ahead. Winter weather is arriving across the region, bringing freezing temperatures that can quickly take a toll on
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(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory Monday for Prineville Reservoir due to elevated microcystin, produced by the cyanotoxins in harmful algae blooms. Here’s the full OHA announcement: People should avoid swimming and high-speed water activities, such as water skiing or power boating, in areas
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man who went missing after a Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride was found dead Monday morning in the Horse Ridge area, about 19 miles east of Bend, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced. Here’s the full announcement from DCSO Public Information Officer Jason Carr: 41-year-old Eric Blayney
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is inviting community members to an Open Forum on city plans for a new Northwest Park on Tuesday, October 21, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Sisters City Hall (520 E. Cascade Avenue). This event is an opportunity to learn more about the progress made on planning
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Mt. Bachelor received 5 inches of fresh snow overnight Sunday into Monday morning, signaling winter is on the way.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Behavioral Health has announced a used Clothing Bonanza for young adults aged 14 to 27 at The Drop locations in Bend and Redmond. The free event aims to support young adults as they prepare for colder months and upcoming social events. Participants can select from a variety of gently
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man suffered a severe arm injury in an ATV rollover crash on Sunday at Walton Lake Sno-Park, an official said. Deputies were dispatched around 11:15 a.m. Sunday to the reported ATV crash in the gravel pit at the sno-park, located on the Ochoco National Forest about 15 miles east
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The City of Bend’s Department of Public Works is in the process of moving into a new location that will finally bring all of its operations together on one site. For years, the department’s offices have been scattered across different areas of Bend. Now, all five of its divisions — Engineering, Transportation and Mobility, Street
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small electrical fire damaged a Sisters home Monday morning and brought a reminder from officials on checking those smoke alarms when our clocks “fall back” in coming weeks. Shortly before 7 a.m., Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District crews were dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire in the 100
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Redmond has scheduled paving next week of the final section of the Reservoir Drive Improvement project between SW 39th and SW 43rd Street. The Work will occur October 15 through October 17 (weather permitting)., the city said in a news release Friday that continues in full
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(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A petition has been filed to recall Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz and City Council President Sarah McDougall. The petition filed by Frank Claxton alleges both Mayor Letz and President Mcdougall have quote disregarded obligations of being a public official, thereby eroding public trust and confidence. KTVZ News spoke with Mayor
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