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Farms, fish on dry California-Oregon border to see scant water this summer

April 11, 2022 8:56 pm The Associated Press

Farms that rely on irrigation from a depleted, federally managed lake on the California-Oregon border, along with a Native American tribe fighting…

Portland sees first measurable April snow in known history; storm shuts I-84 in NE Oregon

April 11, 2022 2:46 pm The Associated Press

Portland received its first measurable April snowfall in recorded history on Monday as a spring storm brought rare late-season snow elsewhere and…

Deschutes County officials, USFS speak to fire safety concerns along China Hat Road south of Bend

April 11, 2022 11:27 am KTVZ

With the clearing of various campsites around Bend, several houseless people are congregating in less restricted areas, including U.S. Forest Service…

La Pine, Sunriver, areas south of Bend encounter April snow showers

April 11, 2022 5:48 pm KTVZ

After warm spring days last week, winter is showing it’s not done with us yet, especially in La Pine, which had more than four inches of snowfall…

Amid continued drought and fire worries, city of Sisters asks residents to conserve water

April 11, 2022 4:25 pm Barney Lerten

Despite some springtime snowfall and amid continued drought conditions, the city of Sisters on Monday asked residents to conserve water and reduce…

State delays decision, extends comment period on proposed land sale to Thornburgh Resort

April 11, 2022 1:44 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of State Lands has extended until July 1 the public comment period on the potential sale of the 400-acre Cline Buttes Tract to…

OSU research helps provide scientific framework for psilocybin use in therapeutic settings

April 11, 2022 8:50 am KTVZ News Partners

A new paper by an Oregon State University-led research team provides a scientific framework to help shape the rollout of a program in Oregon that…

More than 1,600 early risers join in 2022 Bend Marathon races, back after 2-year pause

April 10, 2022 8:35 pm KTVZ

“I’m ready — I’m ready to go run!” Carly Wagner exclaimed as she prepared to set off in the half marathon with her friends in the 2022 Bend…

Bend median home sales price jumps to $773K in March, report says; Redmond soars to $520K

April 10, 2022 5:08 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend-Redmond housing market clearly saw a lion-like March, as the median home sales price in both communities soared to…

Crook County firefighters stop Juniper Canyon blaze that destroyed structures, RVs

April 10, 2022 1:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

A fire in the Juniper Canyon area of Crook County Saturday evening put up a smoke plume visible for miles and destroyed several small structures and…

Local construction association builds sheds for Beachie Creek Fire victims almost two years later

April 10, 2022 8:37 am CNN Newsource

By Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story OREGON (KPTV) — The Beachie Creek Fire ripped through nearly…

High Desert Scenario paintball field SE of Bend hosts Airsoft games

April 9, 2022 6:26 pm KTVZ

The High Desert Scenario paintball field southeast of Bend held an Airsoft open-class event on Saturday. The gates of the paintball/Airsoft field…

Madras veterans, residents gather at new healing circle to honor Vietnam MIAs

April 9, 2022 6:23 pm KTVZ

Madras veterans and others gathered Saturday at the new Veterans Healing Memorial, a healing circle by the Jefferson County Community Center, for a…

Search for missing Mount Hood snowboarder ends sadly with recovery of his body

April 9, 2022 4:27 pm KTVZ News Partners

The often risky air and ground search for a snowboarder missing on Mount Hood ended sadly with the discovery of his body, buried in avalanche debris,…

OSU Board approves 3.5% tuition hike for returning undergrads, 4.5% for new students

April 9, 2022 11:38 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates for the 2022-23 academic year, including a 3.5% increase for returning…