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Large brush fire breaks out on Redmond’s east side; crews stop it at about 2 acres

August 1, 2023 9:47 pm Barney Lerten

A large brush fire that broke out Tuesday night on Redmond’s east side was stopped by firefighters after burning about two…

‘It’s been needing it for years’: City of Bend completes street preservation work for 2023

July 31, 2023 5:06 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend street supervisor) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s Street Preservation Program is wrapping up for…

Bend’s mayor is paid just above the poverty level; tricky compensation issue returns

August 1, 2023 11:59 am KTVZ

Bend city councilors on Wednesday evening will discuss creation of a new Council/Mayor Compensation Review Committee, to revisit the usually sticky…

COCC Foundation’s scholarship fund at record $1.9 million for 2023-24

August 1, 2023 2:36 pm KTVZ News Partners

Beginning Tuesday, the Central Oregon Community College Foundation is awarding $1.9 million in scholarships for the coming 2023-24 academic year,…

Big progress on Golden Fire in Klamath County, now 83% contained; crews demobilize, evacuation alert ends

July 22, 2023 5:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

Major progress continues to be made on the 2,137-acre Golden Fire in Klamath County, as crews demobilize and the blaze reached 83% containment by…

OSU-Cascades’ energy systems engineering program leads to ‘green’ jobs for graduates

July 31, 2023 7:52 pm KTVZ

NewsChannel 21’s Bola Gbadebo talks with graduates of OSU-Cascades’ energy systems engineering degree program, one of just six in the country, about…

Historic Bend church undergoing special renovation by the same family that built it over a century ago

July 31, 2023 6:28 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renovations have begun on the inner chamber of the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Church in downtown Bend. The chance discovery…

City of Bend’s Energy Score Program ‘still in early stages’ as first month comes to a close

July 31, 2023 11:59 am KTVZ

Lynnea Miller, principal broker at Bend Premier Real Estate, says the city’s new Home Energy Score Program and listing requirement that launched July…

Coast pair arrested in Bend, accused of returning to hotel for the bag – full of drugs – they left behind

July 31, 2023 4:57 pm KTVZ News Partners

Two Oregon coast residents were arrested on drug and other charges Sunday afternoon after hotel employees acting on a tip found luggage left behind…

Oregon DEQ extends C.O. air quality advisory through at least Wednesday PM; fire weather watch issued

July 31, 2023 4:12 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have extended an air quality advisory through at least…

As work begins on the largest US dam removal project, tribes look to a future of growth

July 30, 2023 9:05 pm Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The largest dam removal project in United States history is underway along the…

Portland woman killed in U-turn crash on Highway 20 in Tumalo; 2 others injured

July 28, 2023 5:01 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Portland woman suffered fatal injuries and two other people were injured late Friday afternoon when she made a U-turn in the middle of Highway 20…

Human-caused wildfires up sharply this summer in dry Northwest forests, prompting concern

July 28, 2023 10:25 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Pacific Northwest has seen a significant increase in human-caused wildfires compared to the same period last year, the U.S. Forest Service said…

Fiery SUV-fuel tanker truck collision injures 1; 4,200 lose power; Hwy. 126 shut at Cloverdale Road for hours

July 30, 2023 11:00 am Barney Lerten

The fiery collision of an SUV and fuel tanker truck on Highway 126 east of Sisters injured one person early Sunday morning sent tall flames soaring…

Deschutes County Jail lieutenant placed on leave amid criminal, internal investigations

July 28, 2023 7:58 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Deschutes County Jail lieutenant has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of both a criminal investigation by Oregon State…

Debate continues over whether to allow pedal-assist e-mountain bikes on Forest Service singletrack trails

July 28, 2023 11:57 am KTVZ

The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of e-bikes on all of its trails, which means its illegal to ride e-bikes on the Bend area’s popular…

‘He was an inspiration, and a friend’: Shocked friends share fond memories of Bend man, shot and killed in Montana

July 27, 2023 2:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

A 40-year-old Bend man was shot and killed at a Montana boat ramp Wednesday afternoon during an argument with a Montana man who later shot and killed…