Tuesday night, in a significant step towards improving local infrastructure, two agencies held a joint meeting to discuss collaborative transportation projects with Bend City Council members.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest plan to begin pile burning as conditions are favorable, starting this week, officials said Tuesday. Firefighters select pile burning units for ignition based on moisture levels, forecasted weather and conditions predicted to move smoke away from communities where possible. Firefighters primarily plan to start with
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – — The much-anticipated 2024 General Election is finally here. County clerks began sending out ballots to all registered voters on October 16. All ballots must be postmarked or returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 5. You can find all the information you need — including information about the electoral college,
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that $42,712,400 in federal funding is coming to Oregon for five projects to improve railroad safety, efficiency, and reliability across the state, including $1.6 million for a City of Prineville Railway track upgrade. The investment—funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—comes from the U.S. Department
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Halloween fades and the pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns on your porch lose their glow, the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste, Cascade Disposal and Republic Services urge you to give the squash a second life by composting them instead of tossing them in the trash. More than 1 billion pounds of
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry has announced the launch of the Prescribed Fire Liability Program. The pilot program is intended to increase the use of prescribed fire and cultural burning and support fire practitioners by providing liability coverage for enrolled burns. Introducing periodic fire to fire-adapted landscapes and reducing forest fuels
Continue ReadingIt’s officially a week before Election Day, and recent arson attacks are raising more concerns about ballot drop box safety. Two ballot boxes were set on fire Monday in Portland and Vancouver, Washington, raising questions for many voters about whether their ballot will be safe.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Kefi owner, Redmond resident) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Driver confusion over ODOT’s Highway 97 Bend North Corridor Project is still leading to dangerous U-turns. A Redmond resident told us of recently experiencing a scary close call. The U-turn took Brent Elder by surprise. “Luckily, I was paying attention to what was next
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly a week after Deschutes County commissioners got back on board, the Bend City Council held a special meeting Tuesday afternoon and unanimously approved a joint resolution to authorize the creation of a Temporary Safe Stay Area for overnight vehicle camping and to provide for improved safety, sanitation and case management
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Redmond voters are seeing another school measure on their ballots this fall, as the school district seeks a renewal bond that would raise $97.7 million for Phase 2 of its wide-ranging construction and repair projects. They say the improvements would have major positive impacts for students and staff, without raising the current property tax rate.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University researchers have received a $1 million federal grant to study the impact of adding seaweed to the diets of beef cattle as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Recent research has found that feeding seaweed can reduce methane emissions from cattle, most of which originates from enteric
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest said Monday it has reduced the fire area closure in the Paulina Ranger District that was established due to this summer’s Paulina Complex of wildfires. It said, “This reduction reflects improved conditions and allows for increased access to popular recreation areas while prioritizing safety for the public
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek released a statement Monday following President Joe Biden’s presidential apology on Friday for the Indian Boarding School era. President Biden issued his apology during a speech at the Gila Crossing Community School in Laveen, Arizona. Governor Kotek said: “I thank President Joe Biden for his courageous and heartfelt acknowledgment of
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SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists confirmed Monday that two mule deer harvested in Wyoming and illegally transported into Oregon tested positive for chronic wasting disease last Thursday. To date, CWD has not been found in any wild deer or elk in Oregon. It is unlawful to import or possess all or parts
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Ruth Burleigh, for whom serving as Bend’s first woman mayor was just one part of a long life full of civic and community involvement and accomplishments, has died at the age of 98.
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Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Incendiary devices were set off Monday at two ballot drop boxes — one in Portland and another in nearby Vancouver, Washington — destroying hundreds of ballots in what one official called a “direct attack on democracy” about a week before a heated Election Day. The early morning fire at
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SHERWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Sherwood Police Department only had fun and community connections in mind when it announced a “Hide & Seek with a Cop” event for the day before Halloween. But some of the reaction has led to its cancellation. The event was planned for Stella Olsen Memorial Park. Sherwood police, in full
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Wildfire smoke costs Oregon households $450 per day as they try to adapt by purchasing air purifiers, canceling trips and keeping children at home to minimize their exposure, according to a new study.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The ODOT Climate Office has selected EV charging companies for the first round of grants from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. The federal NEVI program funds public EV fast charging stations along major roads throughout Oregon. Here are the selected companies for the first three roads in Oregon’s NEVI program:
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a 20-year strategy that outlines key transportation investments throughout the county. The update aims to address both current and future challenges, such as congestion and safety at critical intersections like Powell Butte Highway and OR-126, as well as
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