University of Portland to reopen for fall term
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The University of Portland is planning to reopen for its fall term. University officials said Tuesday it’s planning to open…
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Two more Oregon COVID-19 deaths, 41 new cases, 6 in Deschutes County
Two more people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, raising the statewide death toll to 140, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Bentz, Spenser win 2nd District; Redmond Fire levy passes, La Pine parks levy fails
Former state Sen. Cliff Bentz of Ontario Tuesday night won the high-profile, high-spending four-way race for the Republican nomination to succeed…
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Finish line has arrived in an Oregon primary election – and year – like no other
Oregon’s relatively long history with voting by mail fit the tenor of the COVID-19 quarantine times, as ballots were counted Tuesday night in a year,…
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FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ Warm Springs house fire that seriously injured 2
The FBI has joined the investigation into a house fire late Sunday night that seriously injured two Warm Springs men, a police investigator said…
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OSU Cascades holds virtual summit on reopening the economy
Local experts say Central Oregon needs to keep safety as a priority as the economy…
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Cascade lakes resorts welcoming guests back
Many lakes and resorts are reopening very soon, and with clear roads and no more snow, many people are taking advantage of the opportunity to social…
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Here’s some tips to keep your campfire from sparking a wildfire
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sitting around a campfire is one of the special times we all enjoy, but campfires are also a major cause of wildfires. May is…
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Oregon FBI offers virtual recruitment opportunities
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Looking for new ways to serve your community and your country? Ready to check out new challenges? As the FBI’s future…
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More than 1,500 COCC students receiving CARES Act assist
A total of 1,565 students at Central Oregon Community College will receive a financial boost this week as the result of the federal Coronavirus Aid,…
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Cascades East Transit implements new OHA guidelines
Cascades East Transit is continuing COVID-19 precautions and implementing new transit guidelines released by the Oregon Health Authority on…
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Pacific NW Pickleball Tournament in Bend off until next year
BEND, ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Pickleball Club announced Tuesday that, in an abundance of caution surrounding COVID-19, the Pacific Northwest Classic…
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Stolasz, Friend named regional Teachers of the Year
Ridgeview High science and math teacher Melissa Stolasz and Ashwood Elementary teacher Melanie Friend are two of the 15 regional Teachers of the Year…
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Oregon jobless rate jumps to record 14.2%; ranks of unemployed top 300,000
The Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday that 266,600 jobs were lost in the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unemployment…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defending against social media scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against social media and online…
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OSU study: Hops supplements safe for menopausal women
Hop-based dietary supplements that many women use to ease the night sweats and hot flashes commonly reported during menopause aren’t likely to…
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No laughing matter: OSU researcher takes robot comic on the road
Stand-up comedian Jon the Robot likes to tell his audiences that he does lots of auditions but has a hard time getting…
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Wyden, colleagues call for securing U.S. Capitol phone networks
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D., with Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., led 20 members of the House and Senate in a request to encrypt…
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