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Bend looks to add three more building inspectors

January 3, 2020 6:12 pm KTVZ

Due to the growing number of complex construction projects happening in Bend, the city is looking to hire more building inspectors.…

Bend man warns of possible fake ‘food delivery’ man

January 3, 2020 6:53 pm KTVZ

A northeast Bend man said Friday he wants to make people aware of an apparently fake “food delivery” man that he suspects is looking to burglarize…

Oregon lawmakers comment on Soleimani killing

January 3, 2020 8:59 am KTVZ News Partners

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., issued statements Friday on the Trump administration’s decision to kill Iran…

Oregon officials dismayed at limited FDA action on vaping

January 3, 2020 2:39 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Health Authority expressed disappointment on Friday at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s decision on flavored vaping products,…

Oregon faith leaders push for gun control initiatives

January 2, 2020 10:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

Some faith leaders want 2020 to be the year Oregon passes what they see as better gun-control…

Terrebonne Thriftway acquired, to be employee-owned

January 2, 2020 2:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

Terrebonne’s only grocery store will remain locally owned, thanks to its acquisition by Rudy’s Market Inc., which operates specialty,…

Bend shoppers voice reactions to single-use bag ban

January 2, 2020 11:23 pm KTVZ

If you’re someone who forgets to bring your reusable bags to the grocery store, now it could cost…

Wipe out: Improper wipes disposal costs Bend $1,000s in repairs

January 2, 2020 12:16 pm KTVZ

The city of Bend is working to bring more awareness to the damage caused to its sewer collection system by the lack of proper disposal of wipes and…

RDM gains more direct flights to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

January 2, 2020 10:06 am Barney Lerten

Redmond Municipal Airport kicked off 2020 by announcing several new direct flights to California destinations being added by Alaska Airlines,…

Update: Hiker lost in Badlands Wilderness has been found

January 1, 2020 8:47 pm Barney Lerten

A Wyoming man who told his family he got lost hiking in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend, prompting an extensive search, has been found in…

Hillsboro PD: Gunman who fired several shots killed

January 2, 2020 4:06 pm KTVZ News Partners

Authorities say a 69-year-old armed man who fired rifle and pistol shots in a Hillsboro condominium early Thursday was shot and killed by police when…

Warm, dry December in C.O. leaves snowpack well below normal

January 2, 2020 12:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

The latest figures from two federal agencies make clear that Central Oregon ended 2019 warmer and drier than usual, leaving the snowpack well below…

Prineville shooting victim sues gunman for $21 million

January 1, 2020 11:57 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend man who was left paralyzed in a shooting at a Prineville bar’s New Year’s Eve party two years ago has sued his attacker for more than $21.5…

La Pine, Smith Rock state parks host free First Day Hikes on New Year’s

January 1, 2020 6:58 pm KTVZ

More than 30 Oregon state parks were free to the public Wednesday on the annual New Year’s First Day Hikes. Participating parks included the La Pine…

La Pine-area man arrested after shots fired into home’s floor

January 1, 2020 3:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

A 22-year-old La Pine-area man was arrested early New Year’s Day after a SWAT team call-out, accused of firing several gunshots into the floor of his…