Bend councilors OK funding for 2023 neighborhood street safety projects; 8 complete, 17 to go
Eight of 25 capital improvement projects have been completed to improve street safety in near bend’s schools, parks and in…
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Pickup, school bus collide on Hwy. 26 in Madras; truck driver injured, no kids were on bus
A pickup truck and Jefferson County school bus collided on Highway 26 in Madras Tuesday afternoon, sending the pickup driver to the hospital, but…
Continue Reading$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A trial connected to a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over the catastrophic Labor Day 2020…
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Injured 11-year-old Redmond boy expected to recover after 40-foot fall from Smith Rock Park wall
An 11-year-old Redmond boy is expected to recover from serious injuries suffered when he fell 40 feet while climbing a wall at Smith Rock State Park…
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With Mother’s Day approaching, KTVZ highlights coin business owned by mother-daughter duo
Mountain High Coins & Jewelry in Bend is run by Colleen McGrew and Carolyn Graham, who are mother and daughter. They’ve been in business since the…
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New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge
By LISA BAUMANN and MANUEL VALDES Associated Press OLYMPIA Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a trio of bills meant to address gun…
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Walt Reilly’s on Bend’s Westside remains open, while owners seek nearly $5 million sale or lease to ‘right-size’ space
Walt Reilly’s, the popular restaurant and entertainment venue at 225 SW Century Drive in Bend, is currently available for sale and lease. However,…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall in March; widespread job gains reported
Central Oregon’s year-over-year employment gains in March were stronger than ones seen over the month, but seasonally adjusted unemployment rates…
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Bend man jailed on DUII, other charges after early-morning crash into pergola outside courthouse
A Bend man speeding through downtown at about 70 mph early Monday morning ran flashing red lights, struck an object and went airborne, with his car…
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Fire managers from across U.S. and Canada convene in Central Oregon for prescribed fire training
Over 40 participants from various agencies, nonprofits and higher education institutions from across the United States, Tribal Nations and Canada…
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Crook County School District adds second school resource officer, new security camera system
The Crook County School District has announced that two full-time School Resource Officers will now be assigned to protect local students and staff.…
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EDCO releases annual rankings of C.O.’s largest employers; Mt. Bachelor adds nearly 200 workers in past year
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced Monday the 2023 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, including breakouts of the top…
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Amity Creek chess team enjoys surprise rise at state ‘Chess for Success’ tournament
The Amity Creek Magnet School Chess Team finished third at the state ‘Chess for Success’ tournament in Portland, testing their moves against more…
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St. Charles nurses seeking new contract stage informational picketing, rally; hospital disputes union claims
Dozens of St. Charles Bend nurses whose union has been negotiating for a new contract since last year staged a rally and informational picketing on…
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New owners of Petersen Rock Garden & Museum (and Peacock Sanctuary) set sights on Memorial Day reopening
The new owners and those who have been helping clean up, repair and prepare the World-Famous Petersen Rock Garden & Museum (and Peacock…
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ODOT election reminder: Campaign signs are not allowed in highway rights of way, will be removed
As the May 16 elections draw near, the Oregon Department of Transportation says campaigns and their friends should remember the agency will remove…
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After 75 years in business, Knecht’s Auto Parts closing down May 31; 8 stores include one in Bend
Knecht’s Auto Parts, a family-owned business for over 75 years with eight stores, including one in Bend, has announced it will close down at the…
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Summit Health acquires High Desert Family Medicine in Sunriver as Dr. Dan Skotte retires from practice
Summit Health announced Monday the acquisition of High Desert Family Medicine in Sunriver in June, as Dr. Dan Skotte retires from medical…
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US Bureau of Reclamation directs $2.6 million to pipe over 6 miles of C. Oregon irrigation canals
The federal Bureau of Reclamation has announced it will provide about half the funding for a $5.38 million project by the Deschutes River Conservancy…
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Another solar explosion brings beautiful, rare aurora scenes southward across the High Desert
(Update: Adding more photos, time-lapse video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A “coronal mass ejection” that exploded from the Sun in recent days hit Earth’s…
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