(Update: Adding Redmond School District) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District officials, like others around the region, state and nation, are working to make sure parents know about the options to keep families fed well as SNAP food benefits are poised to be cut until the federal government shutdown is resolved. Here’s a
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REDMOND, ORE. {KTVZ} — Redmond’s Tuesday night city council meeting carried both personal and political significance, marking Mayor Ed Fitch’s first public appearance since undergoing heart surgery earlier this month. His return coincided with a key financial decision regarding the city’s Managed Camp project in East Redmond. The council voted to amend its intergovernmental agreement
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(UPDATE: adding video) SILETZ, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Lincoln County father has been charged with child neglect in connection with the drowning death of his 2-year-old son, whose disappearance earlier this year prompted an extensive search effort, according to KGW. Court records show that Aaron Paulsen faces one count of second-degree child neglect in the March
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved a small reduction in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers that goes into effect this Friday. But the change could be hard to spot, as the average customer’s monthly bill will fall by less than $1, the PUC said Wednesday. The agency says the small
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit High School and Bend Senior High School are teaming up for their first-ever joint production, Head Over Heels, a jukebox musical set to the chart-topping hits of The Go-Go’s. Inspired by Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, the story follows the royal court of Arcadia after a prophecy from the
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A soapy problem returned to Sunriver as bubbles flowed out of the fountain you see right when you drive in through the main roundabout. The bubbles even covered up the tall Sunriver sign spilling into the roadway. Suzanne McNally, a visitor to Central Oregon from Portland said, “I was surprised, it’s,
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Update: Adding video SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 49th season poster. “For almost five decades, we have showcased some of the most accomplished painters and photographers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” explains Executive Director Meagan Iverson
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Update: Adding video PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – This Veterans Day, Crook County is inviting the community to join them in supporting our nation’s veterans by participating in #OperationGreenLight. “From November 4-11, we encourage everyone to light up their homes, buildings, and public spaces in green as a symbol of hope and gratitude for our veterans,” the
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(UPDATE: adding quotes from Dr. Steve Cook, adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-LaPine Schools Board met on Tuesday for a work session to discuss goals for the district to take it into the future. This meeting is part of an ongoing process to update rules and guidelines for the school board. The goal
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has one word for it: “Wow!” Last Saturday, Bend Police and St. Charles hosted a prescription drug take back event, and the community turnout was nothing short of remarkable. A steady flow of 203 cars rolled through the Bend Police Department parking lot, each one dropping off
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is inviting companion animals to enjoy the ghastly delights of Halloween at a special annual costume event. Unleash your creativity and “trick”-out your four-legged friend in a costume. The Howl-o-ween Pet Costume contest will be Friday, October 31st at 5:30pm at the Old Mill District Center Plaza by
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snow began falling at mid-mountain Friday night at Mt. Bachelor and turned to snow at the base Saturday morning according to the resort. Mt. Bachelor said it received a foot of snow Saturday night into Sunday morning. There’s still a lot of prep to do before the moutain can open. Right now they’re working
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In Culver, families now have a new place to get active — and a lasting reminder of the kind of community spirit one woman inspired for decades.
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is seeking applicants for three vacant positions on the Budget Committee. The Budget Committee is comprised of all five school board members and five appointed Budget Committee members. Budget Committee members are appointed to serve for three-year terms. The Budget Committee will begin meeting
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(Update: Adding video, more details) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A crash involving a semi-truck and a loaded log truck caused no serious injuries but closed U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend for nearly two hours Tuesday morning, authorities reported. Only a minor injury were reported from the crash, which happened around 8:30 a.m. near the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon average for a gallon of regular gas is back below $4 a gallon for the first time since early September, when the Olympic Pipeline went out of service, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Here’s AAA’s weekly report: While drivers here are paying less for gas, the national average rose a
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REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — A plan to open a managed camp in Redmond by winter faced uncertainty after the Redmond City Council deadlocked in a split vote on October 14. The camp, a joint effort between Deschutes County and the City of Redmond, has seen its construction costs rise significantly over the original estimate. In
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A funeral procession and heartfelt services were held Tuesday morning for Lauren Craven, a young La Mesa Police Department officer who was fatally struck by a car a week ago while she was assisting a motorist at the scene of a College-area freeway accident.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of local women has made a major contribution to help children in foster care. 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon recently donated $16,550 to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon. The donation will support CASA’s work recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers who advocate
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930 lane miles of roadway. The projects, costing about $4.85 million, focused on using the right treatment at the right time to maximize cost-effective maintenance. This year’s street preservation work included
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