Gas prices are in the winter doldrums in most states, including Oregon, this week, with minimal changes in their averages, but AAA Oregon/Idaho says it’s the lowest prices we’ve seen in 2 1/2 years.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County public health officials are reminding parents to ensure their children’s immunizations are up to date. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 21, children will not be able to attend school or their child care facility if their records show they are missing immunizations required for school attendance or do not have an
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Decode a month’s worth of head-scratching mysteries. Uncover myths and misconceptions from a forensic scientist and puzzle together your own fused glass artwork. Join a guided tour to explore a local cave and take the mystery out of DIY sourdough. Kids can create a PVC pipe fort, stretch their minds and
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Oregon State Police on Saturday identified a 77-year-old La Pine woman who was killed Friday on U.S. Highway 97 when the driver of an SUV turned left onto state Highway 31 and it was struck by an oncoming car, whose passenger was killed.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has seen an influx of snow this month. Hundreds of cars filled the parking lot as people woke up bright and early Saturday, ready to strap their on boots and hop on a lift. “Seeing snow come down in January of this month has been so exciting,” Lauren Burke, Mt. Bachelor’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Jan. 21-27. Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend Area) – Bridge foundation work will be occurring on Gribbling Road near the Central Oregon Irrigation Canal. Traffic Information – Gribbling Road is closed to traffic at the Central Oregon Irrigation Canal for bridge replacement
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested community members to serve on its Facility Project Review Committee. The Facility Project Review Committee provides recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on pending and upcoming County building and facility projects, as requested by the board. The county is seeking applicants with a
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Deschutes County’s Coordinated Houseless Response Office is accepting applications for two at-large seats on its CHRO Advisory Committee. County residents with an interest in or a life experience with houselessness are encouraged to apply.
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The entire state of Oregon has seen a significant increase in overdose deaths in the last year, many related to fentanyl, and Central Oregon sadly is no exception.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County seeks applications from residents who are interested in serving on the county’s Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 9, at 4:00 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land use policy and zoning regulations and makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members are the official
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After an arctic blast made its way through much of Oregon last weekend, and now with a major warmup, several roofing and plumbing businesses on the High Desert are reporting a surge in calls for service — and so is Bend Fire & Rescue, due to issues with sprinkler systems.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, geared up for winter rescue efforts, has begun making use of its new PistenBully tracked rescue vehicle, helping a pair of snowmobilers whose vehicle wouldn’t restart after a non-injury crash, deputies said. SAR was dispatched Monday to the non-injury snowmobile crash in the area
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Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone led a community gathering at The Door in Sunriver Tuesday evening, to hear resident concerns about hunting near homes, and to establish first steps in what can be done.
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As an arctic blast hangs on across Central Oregon and much of the state Monday, businesses and government entities alike are feeling and dealing with the impacts of the frigid temperatures.
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Deschutes County officials were on hand Friday to cut the ribbon on the new North County Campus on Kingwood Avenue in Redmond, a site bringing together various county services, from behavioral health to veterans, and a new youth drop-in center.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter weather is upon us and expected to continue into next week with subzero temperatures, additional snow and high winds. Deschutes County Public Health reminds people to take precautions to prevent serious health and safety concerns. Preparing for exposure to colder temperatures can mean the difference between staying healthy and serious injury
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Deschutes County will continue to examine the possibility of enacting a business license to set some rules and requirements for short-term rental owners, including about 2,400 rental units in destination resorts. But one commissioner remains unconvinced it’s necessary.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crews on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor dealt Wednesday with the impacts of a major storm that dumped plenty of fresh powder overnight but also brought conditions that limited operations, while Hoodoo Ski Area near Santiam Pass picked quite a day to finally be able to open for the season. The
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A former longtime Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy and detective, recently convicted by a judge of two counts of official misconduct, was sentenced Friday afternoon and began serving a week in the Crook County Jail, records indicated.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CONGRATULATIONS to three senior students who each won $500 cash prize from the League of Women Voters Deschutes in December for their essays. Senior students Miranda Vogel and Aria Levinson, from Caldera High School in Bend and Evonna West from Ridgeview High School in Redmond wrote the highest scoring essays on
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