Hozier brings his ‘Unreal Unearth Tour’ to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater next Sept. 4
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Another summer 2024 concert for Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater was announced Thursday: the Irish musician, singer and…
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Japanese Americans were jailed in a desert. Survivors worry a wind farm will overshadow the past.
By ED KOMENDA and LINDSEY WASSON Associated Press JEROME, Idaho (AP) — Behind the barbed wire, the little boy pressed his ink-covered index finger…
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Former lawmaker Mike McLane announces run for state Senate Dist. 30 seat as Lynn Findley says he won’t seek re-election
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former state representative and House Republican Leader Mike McLane announced his candidacy for Oregon Senate…
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Mount St. Helens records more than 400 earthquakes since mid-July, but no signs of imminent eruption
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — More than 400 earthquakes have been detected beneath Washington’s Mount St. Helens in recent months, though there are…
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Smaller classes, outdoor joys help OSU-Cascades see 10.3% jump in first-year students this fall, 3.3% overall rise
First-year student enrollment at Oregon State University–Cascades has increased for the ninth consecutive year, with a 2023 fall class of 225…
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Deschutes County commissioners salute Dick Tobiason, a ‘tireless champion for local veterans’
A large group gathered at the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday to recognize retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Vietnam War…
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RootedHomes and Housing Works partner to provide 76-unit affordable housing community in Redmond
RootedHomes and Housing Works announced Tuesday another joint affordable housing community, with 76 apartments and duplexes that will be developed at…
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Eighth annual ‘C.O. Fill Your Pantry’ bulk buying farmers market is back Saturday at the Redmond Fairgrounds
This weekend at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, a popular fall event for buying in bulk is back. The eighth annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry…
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Contractor hits, ruptures natural gas line in NE Bend, closing Greenwood Ave. (Highway 20) for hours
A Pacific Power contractor doing drilling work to replace a power pole hit a two-inch natural gas line in northeast Bend Wednesday morning, prompting…
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Green Team: Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater earns regional, national honors for sustainability practices
BEND, Oregon (KTVZ) — You see them at every concert over the summer at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, members of the Green Team roaming the venue…
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Deschutes County commissioners push back new camping rules amid efforts to create managed camps, safe parking
Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to delay by more than four months the effective date of its new camping regulations for county…
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Spring River residents voice concern about hunting near homes, recreation areas; issue a hot topic at La Pine meeting
Several upset residents in south Deschutes County say hunters shot and killed 3-4 elk last Saturday, one reportedly illegally, in an area they…
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Commercial fishing groups sue 13 US tire makers over rubber preservative that’s deadly to salmon
By ED KOMENDA The Associated Press TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The 13 largest U.S. tire manufacturers are facing a lawsuit from a pair of California…
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Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold hearing on proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday evening, the Deschutes County Planning Commission will host a public hearing on proposed amendments to County Code…
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Oregon housing agency’s small-projects awards include $9.8 million for 40-unit Sisters workforce housing development
SALEM, OR (KTVZ) – The Oregon Housing Stability Council has approved $56.7 million in small projects and Veterans funding to 11 affordable…
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Two Redmond residents arrested in Bend street racing, reckless driving incidents posted to Instagram
Bend Police have cited two 22-year-old Redmond residents for reckless driving after complaints and Instagram video posts showing reckless driving,…
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Central Oregon businesses giving back to veterans to thank them for their service on Veterans Day
With Veterans Day around the corner on Saturday, local businesses are giving back to veterans around Central Oregon.…
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Gov. Kotek declares drought emergency in Morrow County; 13th county this year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Morrow County through Executive Order 23-25 and directed state agencies to…
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ODOT to fully close McKenzie Pass Highway for the winter on Thursday morning
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Old McKenzie Pass Highway, Oregon 242, will fully close for the winter season on Thursday morning, the Oregon Department…
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Oregon GOP senators who boycotted Legislature file federal lawsuit in new effort to seek reelection
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican state senators in Oregon who boycotted the Legislature for a record six weeks earlier this year have filed a federal…
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