Redmond Police Department’s Citizen Academy now accepting applicants for fall program
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Citizens Academy. The academy is an…
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Senior Fishing Derby returns to Walton Lake next week
The Ochoco National Forest will be hosting the 28th Annual Ochoco National Forest Senior Fishing Derby on Wednesday, July 26. The derby provides a…
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BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond names Taylor Campbell new executive director
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center is proud to introduce Taylor Campbell as its new Executive Director. After an extensive nationwide…
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High Desert Museum raffles off the naming of its new, young bobcat
The High Desert Museum says it’s offering up the perfect gift opportunity — the chance to name the now-juvenile bobcat in the Museum’s…
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Deschutes River in Bend chosen for ‘Leave No Trace’ Spotlight, focus on education, restoration, stewardship
Bend will have special visitors the last weekend of July as a Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be in town, working with the Bend Park and…
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Two-day trail closure this week on Ben’s and Kent’s Trails for work ahead of thinning operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A two-day closure is slated for Tuesday and Wednesday on Ben’s and Kent’s Trails segments leaving from Phil’s Trailhead…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of July 14-21
Here is ODOT’s Region 4 construction update for the week of July…
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Planned Redmond road closures and delays update – July 14-20
Here’s the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for July…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 16-22
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of July 17-23
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of July 17-23. For the Week of July 17 – 23: Brosterhous Road…
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Pacific Power Foundation announces 8 grants to support C. Oregon education, STEM programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pacific Power Foundation has announced more than $200,000 in new grant awards to nonprofits and community organizations…
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Street Dog Hero makes big facility upgrades, launches fundraising campaign
Street Dog Hero says it has made some incredible changes this month at their Bend-based facility, dubbed ‘the Heroes Haven,’ with the hiring of…
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Deschutes County Deputy DA Andrew Doyle receives honor for dedication to drug enforcement
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney Andrew Doyle was awarded the Outstanding Prosecutor Award by the Oregon…
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Crooked River Ranch car show raises $4,000 for Honor Flight of Central Oregon
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the Edge Taphouse at Crooked River Ranch and Perfection Plus Auto Salon in Redmond have presented the $4,000 they…
Continue Reading FS Road 16 reconstruction taking extra week; reopening to Three Creek Lake now set for July 28
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District and the Deschutes National Forest road crew are reconstructing the non-paved portion of Forest…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office adds dedicated patrol deputy in La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In January 2022, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office provided the City of La Pine with a dedicated patrol lieutenant, and…
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Madras, ODOT plan open house on South Madras Concept Area Refinement Plan
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Madras and Oregon Department of Transportation are hosting a public meeting Thursday evening to talk about the…
Continue Reading City of Bend to host open house on plans for Olney Avenue pedestrian, bike improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is holding an open house on its plans to improve safety and accessibility for everyone who uses Olney Avenue…
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Family Access Network receives $7,500 grant from Herbert A. Templeton Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $7,500 grant from Herbert A. Templeton Foundation. The funds will benefit children from…
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American Red Cross needs more July blood donors to prevent a looming shortage
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ)  — The American Red Cross Cascades Region says it continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to…
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