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Washington to follow California in phasing out gas vehicles

August 25, 2022 7:58 pm Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said his state will follow California and prohibit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The…

Temporary weekday closures planned for Rimrock Paved Path, Ticket to Ride Trail west of Bend

July 6, 2022 10:49 am KTVZ News Partners

Beginning next week, Rimrock Paved Path and Ticket to Ride Trail, both west of Bend, will be closed for public and operator safety while contractors…

Washington state woman seriously injured when SUV crashes into fence, power pole on Cline Falls Highway

June 28, 2022 7:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Washington state woman was seriously injured late Tuesday afternoon when her SUV left the Cline Falls Highway, struck a fence and power pole and…

Sunriver Brewing, 3 other craft beverage makers partner to help restore Oregon forests

June 28, 2022 10:57 am Barney Lerten

Once again, four leading Oregon craft beverage producers are teaming up with Oregon Parks Forever to raise funds to replant 25,000 trees in…

Two women, one from Bend, killed in Highway 97 head-on crash north of Klamath Falls

June 24, 2022 2:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two women, from Bend and Northern California, were killed and three people were injured in a head-on collision of a…

City of Bend draws big crowd at open house for Midtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings feasibility study

June 16, 2022 1:31 pm KTVZ

A city of Bend open house on the Midtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings Feasibility Study drew a big crowd Wednesday night, as the Open Space Event…

House passes bill to extend security protections to families of Supreme Court justices

June 14, 2022 12:07 pm CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Annie Grayer, CNN The House voted 396-27 on Tuesday to pass a bill extending security protections to Supreme Court…

‘Golf’s Longest Day:’ Trio grab U.S. Open spots at Pronghorn final qualifier

June 6, 2022 9:15 am KTVZ

Sports have a way of showing us both the highest of highs and some of the lowest of…

Funner Trail, Forest Road 4614 west of Bend to close weekdays for thinning operations

June 6, 2022 4:41 pm KTVZ News Partners

Thinning operations will close a segment of Funner Trail and Forest Service Road 4614 for public and operator safety during weekdays, starting this…

Bend Park and Rec Board to hear recommended changes in wake of Whitewater Park surfer’s death

June 3, 2022 4:44 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Bend Park and Recreation Board next Tuesday evening will receive findings and recommendations for changes to the Bend Whitewater Park’s…

Presumptive case of monkeypox reported in Seattle area

May 23, 2022 4:44 pm Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — A “presumptive” case of monkeypox is being investigated in the Seattle area, local health officials said Monday. Dr. Jeff…

Bend Park and Rec partners with area schools to offer scholarships, hiring for after-school Kids Inc jobs

May 16, 2022 10:59 am KTVZ News Partners

Aiming to fill a big need in providing much-needed child care, the Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday it is teaming up with education…

Deschutes County gets public input as it begins work to update the Tumalo Community Plan

May 3, 2022 1:30 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes County Planning Division held a public meeting Wednesday night to kick off its effort to update the Tumalo Community Plan for…

La Pine man, convicted of abusing 3 children, is sentenced to nearly 92 years in prison

May 11, 2022 9:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

A 50-year-old La Pine man convicted earlier this year on multiple counts of sexual abuse over several years involving three young children was…

Jackson’s Corner closes Bend Eastside location due to hiring challenges

May 16, 2021 10:03 pm KTVZ News Partners

The hiring challenges affecting Central Oregon restaurants and many other businesses has prompted Jackson’s Corner to close its Eastside location…

Bend man jailed in online luring case involving ‘teen girl’ who was police officer

May 13, 2021 9:34 pm Barney Lerten

A 52-year-old Bend man was arrested Thursday, accused of sending sexually explicit photos online and arranging to meet and bring methamphetamine to a…

Rising camping numbers on Deschutes National Forest bring challenges — and more garbage

May 3, 2021 12:02 pm KTVZ

The number of campers in the Deschutes National Forest has increased dramatically in the past year, as COVID-19-weary residents and visitors flock to…