Local News Archives

Ballot returns low for Deschutes County special election

May 17, 2021 5:44 pm Ben Steen

As of Monday, fewer than 23% of Deschutes County ballots have been returned for Tuesday’s special district election. County Clerk Nancy Blankenship…

Arnold Irrigation sinkhole leaves Roats, Avion water customers without service

May 17, 2021 5:18 pm Ben Steen

Due to a sinkhole in the Arnold Water District’s main canal in Deschutes River Woods, about 500 Roats and 100 Avion water customers are without…

C.O. medical partners expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all 12 and older

May 17, 2021 4:09 pm KTVZ news sources

Starting this week, the regional High School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics program will expand eligibility to provide vaccines for those age 12 and…

Les Schwab’s granddaughter gives $6 million donation to Friends of the Children

May 17, 2021 2:30 pm KTVZ news sources

The national organization Friends of the Children announced Monday that they received a two-year, $6 million matching gift from Bellevue,…

WorkSource Oregon to host construction, manufacturing drive-thru hiring event in Redmond

May 17, 2021 11:41 am KTVZ news sources

WorkSource Oregon will be hosting a drive-thru hiring event for construction and manufacturing positions with 16 employers on Saturday at its…

Bend man charged with DUII, assault in Hwy. 26 three-vehicle head-on crash

May 17, 2021 9:12 am KTVZ news sources

Three drivers were taken to hospitals after an unsafe pass attempt led to a crash Sunday night on U.S. Highway 26 on the Warm Springs Indian…

Two arrested in gasoline-fueled arson fire at SE Bend transient camp

May 16, 2021 10:19 pm KTVZ news sources

A dispute over a drug debt led to an arson fire at a southeast Bend transient camp Sunday evening in which gasoline allegedly was poured and…

Sinkhole in main Arnold Irrigation District canal prompts water shutoff for repairs

May 15, 2021 9:40 pm Barney Lerten, Leslie Cano

A large sinkhole has been discovered in the Arnold Irrigation District’s main canal in Deschutes River Woods, prompting it to shut off irrigation…

Equine Outreach horse rescue and rehabilitation in Bend seeks volunteers

May 16, 2021 6:47 pm Leslie Cano

Dianne Scott, the ranch manager at Equine Outreach, says the organization shelters neglected and abused horses. More volunteers are needed for duties…

C. Oregon Veterans Ranch holds Armed Forces Day plant sale

May 15, 2021 7:57 pm KTVZ News Team

The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch held its fourth annual Armed Forces Day plant sale on Saturday, selling nearly 1,500…

Crooked River Ranch volunteers building park shade structure

May 15, 2021 7:49 pm KTVZ News Team

Volunteers began construction Saturday on a much-needed shade structure at Panorama Park in Crooked River Ranch, a project more than three years in…

Bend walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws 250

May 15, 2021 7:41 pm KTVZ News Team

Mosaic Medical says some 250 people took part in a free walk-up community COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday at Riverbend…

Alaska Airlines Seattle-Fresno flight diverted to Redmond due to electrical issues

May 15, 2021 3:00 pm Barney Lerten

An Alaska Airlines/SkyWest flight from Seattle to Fresno, California diverted to Redmond Municipal Airport late Friday night due to an electrical…

Crook County schools superintendent urges state to revise mask requirement after basketball player collapse

May 14, 2021 4:57 pm KTVZ news sources

Crook County schools Superintendent Sara Johnson sent a letter Friday to Oregon Department of Education Director Colt Gill, urging state officials to…

St. Charles: No change to policies after CDC updates mask guidance

May 14, 2021 8:41 pm KTVZ news sources

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control announced that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can stop wearing masks and physically…

‘The Grove’ at NW Crossing to feature variety of food, marketplace

May 14, 2021 6:29 pm KTVZ News Team

‘The Grove,’ set to open May 28th at NorthWest Crossing, will feature a variety of food and retail tenants, as well as office space and condominiums…

Cougar sighting reported near Steelhead Falls

May 14, 2021 5:28 pm KTVZ News Team

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has posted warning signs after a fisherman said he was followed by a cougar in the area of Steelhead Falls…