Gov. Brown attends infrastructure bill signing, lists billions coming to Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown was on hand at the White House Monday for President Biden’s signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…
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Klamath Falls man accused of murder in shooting near Chiloquin that killed 2, seriously injured 2
A Klamath Falls man has been jailed on two counts each of first-degree murder and attempted murder, accused of firing several gunshots Sunday evening…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants to fill City Council vacancy
The City of Redmond said Monday it has begun accepting applications to fill a vacant City Council seat. Councilor John Bullock resigned from the…
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Bathroom trash can fire at Farewell Bend Park stopped fast; investigators seek info
A trash can fire in a bathroom at Farewell Bend Park was quickly extinguished Sunday evening, and damage was limited by the building’s…
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120 acres of pile burning planned Monday by southern area of Suttle Lake
Sisters Ranger District fuels specialists plan to conduct 120 acres of pile burning Monday adjacent to the southern portion of Suttle Lake, located…
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Early-morning Culver shop fire sparked by oily rags in trash can, fire official says
A fire that damaged a shop in Culver early Monday morning apparently was sparked by oily rags that were improperly disposed of in a trash can, a fire…
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City of Bend to celebrate completion of Murphy Road project, opening of railroad overcrossing
The City of Bend on Monday invited the community to a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of the Murphy Corridor Improvements Project and the…
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Hay truck flips, spills load on Reservoir Road in Crook County; no serious injuries
A hay truck driver and passenger escaped serious injury Saturday afternoon when their truck overturned and load of hay spilled near Prineville…
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Hunnell Road drive-by shooting: 4 parked vehicles hit; 3 occupied, no injuries; suspect pickup sought
Four gunshots were fired into four vehicles parked on the Hunnell Road homeless encampment Saturday night, but the four people inside them were…
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Oregon State Police identifies trooper critically injured in crash during pursuit
Oregon State Police on Friday identified a trooper who was critically injured Thursday afternoon when a fleeing suspect’s vehicle rammed his patrol…
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Knopp, other GOP leaders urge governor to pull EQC nomination, cite ‘serious ethical concerns’
Next week, the Oregon Senate is set to vote on Gov. Kate Brown’s most recent nominees to various boards and commissions. The governor has nominated…
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State plans to pause new emergency rental aid applications Dec. 1, as all federal funds allocated
Oregon Housing and Community Services said Friday it estimates that nearly all the $289 million in federal emergency rental assistance allocated by…
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Wind-fanned Culver travel trailer fire spreads to adjacent home
A wind-whipped fire spread from a travel trailer to a Culver home late Friday afternoon, and while crews knocked it down quickly, the home sustained…
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‘Real, real tough’: C.O. farmers, ranchers share struggles, issues with Reps. Bentz, Feenstra
Central Oregon farmers and ranchers met Friday with Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and fellow freshman Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, to share their…
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Bend man arrested on charges of luring a minor; sixth person charged in recent months
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 20-year-old Bend man was arrested and jailed Thursday, accused of arranging online to meet up with a fictitious 15-year-old…
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State directs $400,000 to boost Crooked River watershed fish passage, bring back beavers
The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board has approved more than $400,000 to restore fish habitat and improve water quality in the Crooked River…
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After 20 years in historic train depot, BPRD must find new home for its art, clay programs
After years of operation in the historic train depot in the Old Mill District, the Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking a new home for its…
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City of Bend kicks off Stevens Road Tract concept plan project, launches website
The City of Bend’s Growth Management Division is starting the first step toward development of 261 acres of land on Bend’s east side. This…
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Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District seeks comments on 35,000-acre vegetation project south of Bend
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District released Friday a draft environmental assessment for the nearly 35,000-acre Klone Vegetation Management Project…
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C.O. drug agents raid large Terrebonne psilocybin mushroom facility, Bend and Sisters homes
Veterans Day was no day off for Central Oregon drug agents who dismantled a large psilocybin mushroom operation in Terrebonne and also raided two…
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