Kaylee Sawyer’s mother speaks out on $2 million settlement of COCC lawsuit
After a long, difficult and emotional journey for the family of Kaylee Sawyer, the $2 million settlement reached in a civil lawsuit against Central…
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Industrial fire precaution level to rise on C.O. public lands next week
Hot, dry weather have prompted the Forest Service, BLM to increase the Industrial Fire Precaution Level from II to III for C.O. public lands next…
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FDA recalls more than 75 hand sanitizer products due to methanol contamination
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded their list of recalled hand sanitizers to more than 75 products the agency…
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State seeks public comment on draft early learning, child care guidance
Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday the release of draft guidance for early learning and child care programs across the state, following this week’s…
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Neighbor awakens, helps Bend family escape burning mobile home
A next-door neighbor awakened and helped a family of three escape their burning mobile home on Bend’s north end early Thursday morning, officials…
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OSAA puts HS football on hold indefinitely, other fall sports delayed
Oregon School Activities Association board members recently decided to delay some high school sports, while prohibiting high school football at this…
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State warns about ‘unclaimed money’ text scammers
Oregon officials are warning consumers against responding to text messages offering access to lost or unclaimed funds held by the state of…
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2 Oregon standoffs show differing views of US response
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — When armed protesters took over a remote wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon four years ago to oppose federal control of public…
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Swimmer’s itch reported at Suttle Lake
Swimmer’s itch, a skin rash that is caused by a very small parasitic worm, has been reported at Suttle Lake, northwest of Sisters.…
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OHA seeks contractors to help in COVID-19 testing at long-term care facilities
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority are putting the call out for organizations interested in…
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New nonprofit, Cultivate Bend, formed to support food, beverage businesses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the successful outcome of a coordinated effort initiated several years ago between Economic Development for Central Oregon…
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COVID-19 leads to commercial real estate vacancies in Deschutes County
But experts say the number is not as large as…
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Mtn. View HS clay target shooters find safe path to competition
The Mountain View Shooting Club is able to compete by adhering to strict social distancing…
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Nurses, health care techs hand out 10,000 free masks in Bend
Local nurses and health care technicians were handing out 10,000 free masks in Bend on Wednesday outside St. Charles…
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Helping hands, teamwork rescue horse who got stuck along the Deschutes River
What is typically a water break for Redmond’s Kristin Olin and her 24-year-old horse, Dixie, turned into a four-hour rescue late last week.…
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Bend restaurant/bar owners dismayed by Gov. Brown’s new 10 p.m. COVID-19 curfew
Restaurant and bar owners in Bend said they were disappointed to learn of the 10 p.m. curfew Gov. Kate Brown announced on Wednesday as an effort to…
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Redmond family struggles to get service dog for 5-year-old son
Getting a service animal for those with a medical disability can be difficult, and the lack of resources is causing a Redmond family with a five year…
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OSU-Cascades study: Narcissists don’t learn from mistakes — they don’t think they make any
When most people find that their actions have resulted in an undesirable outcome, they tend to rethink their decisions and ask, “What should I…
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BPRD closes Columbia Park boat access point over safety, erosion issues
The Bend Park and Recreation District is closing a river access point at Columbia Park due to safety concerns and to prevent more erosion of the…
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Lake County wildfire grows to 1,200-1,500 acres
The one-day-old Ben Young Fire south of Paisley has grown to an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 acres as crews from several agencies tackle the…
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