Mapleton man arrested on arson charge in wildfires that prompted evacuations
A 44-year-old Mapleton man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a first-degree arson charge in a string of fires that merged and prompted evacuations…
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In the red: Bend’s Tower Theatre joins effort to support live event workers
The live entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Portland chief: Violent protests come ‘at increased cost’
Portland’s police chief has denounced protesters who broke windows and set a fire to a business in the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted…
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Tumalo garage goes up in flames; firefighters stop its spread
A detached garage on Tumalo Road was destroyed by a fire Tuesday afternoon that sent up a black smoke plume and spread to adjacent trees and brush…
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State sets new rules for placing climbing route hardware on Smith Rock
Climbers at world-famous Smith Rock State Park are facing some new rules. But they actually asked for…
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C.O. landlords struggle to manage properties as tenants unable to pay rent
With many people out of work and unable to pay rent, and a statewide moratorium on evictions in place, some smaller Central Oregon landlords are…
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City of Madras to offer COVID-19 business relief grants
The City of Madras has just been awarded a $150,000 grant that allows them to provide funding to support small businesses and micro enterprises…
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State proposes rules to let disabled boaters use motors on North, South Twin Lakes
The Oregon State Marine Board solicited written comments Tuesday on proposed rules that would allow boaters with disabilities to operate motor boats…
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Whychus Trailhead to close temporarily for fish passage project
Beginning next Tuesday, the Whychus Trailhead on the Deschutes National Forest’s Sisters Ranger District will be closed to allow for construction…
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Like so many 2020 events, Bend’s ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ goes virtual
The flowers were planted, the sun was out and a breeze was blowing, but only a few passers-by were on hand at Riverbend Park on Monday during a video…
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Distance learning focus of 2 Bend-La Pine Schools town halls this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families are invited to join Bend-La Pine Schools’ educators to learn more about Comprehensive Distance Learning at…
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Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency 60 days, through Nov. 3
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for another 60 days, until Nov.…
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State, partners launching suicide prevention, wellness program for school districts
The Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Department of Education, Lines for Life and local suicide prevention champions are collaborating to launch the…
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Green Ridge Fire 85% contained; full containment expected Tuesday
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Green Ridge Fire northeast of Camp Sherman, which was 85% contained by Tuesday, morning.…
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Like July, last month was all-dry in Bend — and second-warmest August on record
Bend had a second straight month with no measurable precipitation and warmer than average temperatures in August, the National Weather Service…
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Comments sought on Ochoco Irrigation District plans to pipe 10 miles of canals
Federal officials released a draft watershed plan and environmental assessment Tuesday on the Ochoco Irrigation District’s proposal to pipe more…
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Last gas: 100-plus pump-less miles on Hwy. 20 east of Bend test drivers’ prep
Stranded in the middle of an unfamiliar place, with no one in sight who can help: It’s not something most of us want to experience.…
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Oregon reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 162 cases — lowest daily count in over 2 months
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 459, along with 162 new cases — the lowest daily count in over two…
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2 Portland-area sheriffs reject role in governor’s plan to curb Portland violence
Sheriffs from two counties in the suburbs of Portland on Monday emphatically rejected a plan by Gov. Kate Brown for their deputies to help patrol the…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeing more daytime DUII cases
While DUII-related arrests have fallen from last July to this year, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Monday they have seen an uptick in…
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