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Bend woman writes vegan cookbook

May 27, 2021 6:40 pm Ben Steen

A Bend woman has co-authored a vegan cookbook called “Beefless Cakes.” It features 55 plant-based recipes.…

Update: Redmond man arrested in weekend Bend stabbing that sent 2 to hospital

May 27, 2021 3:24 pm Barney Lerten

A 21-year-old Redmond man turned himself in to Bend police late Thursday afternoon, hours after officers said he was being sought as a suspect in the…

‘Put your campfire out’: Memorial Day weekend raises wildfire risk in Central Oregon

May 27, 2021 5:44 pm Carly Keenan

Central Oregon campers, hikers and those who recreate are sure to be out this weekend for Memorial Day amid stellar, even summer-like weather. With…

Jefferson County aims to offer more COVID-19 vaccine prizes, to reach goal

May 27, 2021 5:25 pm KTVZ news sources

Jefferson County, striving to reach a 65% adult vaccination rate so that business restrictions can loosen, hopes to boost the number of prizes county…

Metolius man jailed on attempted murder charge, accused of firing gunshots at Madras home

May 27, 2021 2:52 pm Barney Lerten

A 38-year-old Metolius man was arrested on attempted murder and other charges by the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team as he left his home on…

Three Bend teens seriously injured in early-AM crash on Skyliners Road

May 27, 2021 12:52 pm KTVZ news sources

Three Bend 16-year-olds were seriously injured in a rollover crash early Thursday morning on Skyliners Road west of Bend, Deschutes County…

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is ‘Back in the Saddle’ this summer after 2020 cancellation

May 27, 2021 10:58 am KTVZ news sources

The Deschutes County Fair & Expo said Thursday it is excited to announce the return of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, with a logical…

Nearly $13 million in emergency rental assistance available in Central Oregon

May 26, 2021 6:59 pm Alec Nolan, KTVZ news sources

Qualified Central Oregon renters can now submit applications to the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program for funding to pay rent, rent arrears,…

OSU-Cascades partners in school’s new ‘Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy’

May 26, 2021 3:24 pm KTVZ news sources

Oregon State University said Wednesday its new Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy, with OSU-Cascades as a partner, will advance research and…

Prineville ponders parklets to aid struggling restaurants

May 26, 2021 7:20 pm KTVZ News Team

Prineville city councilors heard a proposal Tuesday night that would, like Bend, allow some restaurants to convert some parking outside of their…

Mirror Pond issues come back into view as fish passage advisory panel holds first meeting

May 26, 2021 11:40 am Jordan Williams

For more than a century, Pacific Power’s hydroelectric dam by Newport Avenue, which formed iconic Mirror Pond at the heart of Bend, has allowed for…

ODOT hosting virtual events for public input on future of Hwy. 97-Baker Road interchange

May 26, 2021 11:59 am Leslie Cano

As Central Oregon keeps growing, adding traffic to Highway 97 throughout the region, the Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking public input…

Deschutes County commissioners to ask Gov. Brown for drought status declaration

May 26, 2021 11:18 am Jack Hirsh

On Wednesday, the Deschutes County Commissioners moved closer to officially declaring a state of emergency for the ongoing drought in Central…

After state exempts HS wrestlers from mask requirement, Crook County seeks same for basketball

May 26, 2021 1:29 pm KTVZ news sources

Calling for fairness and consistency, Crook County School District leaders have written to state school and athletic officials, asking why high…

Bend vigil marks one year since George Floyd’s death

May 26, 2021 12:16 am KTVZ News Team

A remembrance vigil took place Tuesday evening at the “Peace Corner” in downtown Bend to mark one year since George Floyd’s…

Redmond councilors name ‘If I were Mayor’ student winners, OK $3.45 million FAA airport grant

May 25, 2021 7:03 pm Alec Nolan

Redmond city councilors on Tuesday evening approved a $3.45 million COVID-19 relief grant to the Redmond Airport from the Federal Aviation…

Hummel, Oregon lawmakers endorse criminal justice, police reform bill to reduce racial disparities

May 25, 2021 8:35 pm Leslie Cano

Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel joined several state legislators Tuesday in expressing their support for a criminal justice and police…