Lisa Birk named deputy superintendent of Bend-La Pine Schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools announced Thursday it has hired Lisa Birk as its new deputy superintendent, effective July 1. With 13 years…
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Masseur accused of assaulting customer at Bend spa enters not guilty pleas; January trial date set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man accused of sexually abusing a massage customer at a northeast Bend spa last year and of practicing massage without a…
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Central Oregon fire chiefs announce seasonal open debris burning period will close at sunset on Friday, May 31st
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association announced Thursday it is closing open debris burning for residential and…
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Your photos and a special time-lapse video of a glorious May sunset across the High Desert
You never know when a wonderful sunset (or sunrise) will beckon the eyes and cameras skyward in Central Oregon, but Wednesday evening was definitely…
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Greater Idaho movement reacts to Crook County voters’ approval of measure supporting move
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Â On Tuesday, voters in Crook County passed measure 7-86, which asked voters if they support negotiations to move the…
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‘Disappointment:’ Bend La-Pine, Crook County schools’ money measures suffer voter defeats; now what?
In Tuesday’s election, both the Bend La-Pine and Crook County school districts suffered losses on proposed money measures, a “learning levy” and a…
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‘I need to know’: Family of teen who vanished nearly a half-century ago plans new search for answers
On the 47th anniversary of her second cousin going missing, Deni Grove and a group of 11 people will reignite the search for him.…
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Subaru of Bend donates over $65,000 to nonprofit that serves victims of sex trafficking
It was all smiles as Subaru of Bend donated more than $65,000 to the Guardian Group, which serves women and children who have been victims of sex…
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‘We can’t stop growth’: La Pine mayor gives us an update on possible businesses coming to the area
The city of La Pine expected new businesses, and many residents were looking forward to the potential…
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Bynum easily defeats McLeod-Skinner in 5th District; Phil Chang tops 3 challengers; Bend-La Pine Schools levy fails
Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum handily defeated her Democratic rival for the U.S. House Fifth District nomination, Jamie McLeod-Skinner, in…
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More prescribed burns planned Thursday east of Sunriver and south of Crescent
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning more prescribed burn operations Thursday on the Bend-Fort Rock and…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture awards $8.6 million in grants to expand meat processing, including Redmond business
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a rigorous selection process, the State of Oregon has made a substantial investment in the meat processing sector. A…
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Madras election gathering sees a win for Jefferson County Fire & EMS levy
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of Central Oregon Republicans gathered in Madras Tuesday night to watch the results of Oregon’s primary. About 80…
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‘Survival of our democracy:’ Civics Learning Project holds ‘Law Day’ at COCC to teach how government, law work
The Civics Learning Project hosted a “Law Day” event Tuesday at Central Oregon Community College, one of four being held on campuses across the state…
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Lingering snowpack means 8 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds won’t open by Memorial Day weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The snowpack lingering from winter will delay the opening of eight Deschutes National Forest campgrounds in time for Memorial…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady in April; job numbers rise slightly
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little change in Central Oregon during the month of April, while total nonfarm…
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‘This place is fantastic!’: New program at Bethlehem Inn in Redmond helps residents move into stable housing
(Update: Adding video, comments from resident, staff) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â The Bethlehem Inn’s Redmond facility, formerly an emergency shelter,…
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‘I love it!’: Customers pleased by new Deschutes County solid waste facility at Redmond’s Negus Transfer Station
Deschutes County commissioners hosted a ribbon-cutting event Friday to celebrate the completion of a new solid waste facility at the Negus Transfer…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help finding speeding SUV, reckless driver after tires spiked
(Update: Adding photo of suspect vehicle from DCSO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A woman driving recklessly at 90 mph on Bend’s south end Monday morning…
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Arts leader Kimberly Howard Wade to speak at OSU-Cascades’ 23rd commencement ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kimberly Howard Wade, the executive director of Caldera, a youth arts organization, will give the commencement address at the…
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