Bend company developing thermal sanitizer
A Bend tech company and partners are developing a fuel cell thermal heat sanitizer that it says can remove COVID-19 from places like hospital…
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Oregon DHS trying to meet rising demand for services
As the need for SNAP, TANF, and health benefits rises due to the coronavirus pandemic, state employees are trying to keep up with the number of…
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OLCC to let licensees accept recently expired Oregon IDs
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Wednesday it will allow alcohol and marijuana licensees to accept expired Oregon driver licenses or…
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Deschutes County may fine up to $1,000 a day for short-term rental violations
Deschutes County commissioners have agreed to a potential Class C misdemeanor or a fine of up to $1,000 for violations of its ban on short-term…
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Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths; toll reaches 38
Five more deaths in Oregon due to COVID-19 were reported Wednesday, raising the state’s death toll to 38,, along with 58 new…
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C. Oregon outdoor options clarified: What’s open, what’s not and what are the rules?
With temperatures due to climb this week, officials said Wednesday Central Oregonians should be aware of outdoor recreation opportunities and follow…
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St. Charles Health System to hold virtual town hall Thursday
In partnership with the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network, St. Charles Health System will host a virtual town hall Thursday at noon to…
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Indian Head Casino extends closure to May 1, will still pay workers
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on Wednesday extended their voluntary closure of Indian Head Casino through May 1 but said it will continue…
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Sacramento man killed in Highway 97 car-semi crash
A Sacramento, California man was killed Tuesday night when his car drifted into the oncoming lanes of Highway 97 and into the path of a semi-truck…
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Bernie Sanders drops out of 2020 race, clearing Joe Biden’s path to Democratic nomination
Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, clearing Joe Biden’s path to the Democratic nomination and a showdown with…
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Hospice of Redmond following safety, health guidelines
 REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hospice of Redmond continues to serve families throughout Central Oregon amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and is following…
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Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction efforts
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout containers and mandating…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense for school tech during COVID-19
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense with education technology…
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Goggles needed on the front lines
Mt Bachelor is collecting new or slightly used goggles for eye protection for medical workers. Take them to the Park N Ride for the next two days in…
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Iconic horse artwork near Sisters shows the times in which we live
The famous horse sculpture on Highway 20 east of Sisters has an added twist during the COVID-19…
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Nesting osprey pair offer kids, parents unique distance learning
An expectant pair of osprey, Ollie and Olga, can be viewed in a livestream, with a weekly live Q&A session on Thursdays from the city of Independence…
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Ice cream delivered to Sisters seniors
Seniors at The Lodge in Sisters didn’t have to scream; there was free ice cream for…
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Bend man charged in alleged road rage incident
A 43-year-old Bend man was cited Tuesday on menacing and another charge, accused of pointing a handgun or replica at another driver during an alleged…
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Compost pile at Deschutes Fairgrounds expected to smolder for weeks
A large, smoldering compost pile at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center spontaneously combusted recently and likely will continue to burn…
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4 Peaks Festival is canceled
The annual Southeast Bend music festival has been called off this June due to…
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