Central Oregon Archives

Bend’s Hiatus Homes introduces ‘Twinhomes’ concept to fill ‘missing middle’ need in era of smaller families

November 19, 2024 4:19 pm KTVZ news sources

(Update: Adding video, comments from staff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new type of housing development is coming to northeast Bend, employing a…

Washington teen arrested on felony charges of ‘swatting’ calls to police agencies across US, including Prineville

November 20, 2024 4:13 pm KTVZ news sources

LEWISTON, Idaho (KTVZ) – A 15-year-old Garfield, Washington boy was arrested last week on a Nez Perce County, Idaho felony arrest warrant, accused of…

BLM sets aside more than 4,000 acres south of Redmond during review of proposed solar project

November 20, 2024 3:48 pm Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday it is temporarily setting aside about 4,037 acres of public lands…

C.O.’s stormy aftermath: Airborne shed took out 10 Madras power poles and lines; teepee shredded, portable toilet tossed

November 19, 2024 10:35 pm Barney Lerten

U.S. Highway 26 reopened just north of Madras Wednesday morning, but ODOT advised drivers to still expect slow traffic after an outdoor carport…

Firefighters to continue pile burning work west of Phil’s Trailhead, south of Skyliners Road

November 20, 2024 1:49 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct up to 244 acres of pile burning operations this week just…

Former Deer Ridge prison inmate files federal lawsuit against prison doctor, alleging sexual abuse

November 20, 2024 9:31 am KTVZ news sources

By Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital Chronicle This story contains details of a sexual assault. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former Oregon inmate filed a federal…

New 131-room Cambria Hotel to take shape near Bend’s Old Mill District; condos, two other hotels also on the way

November 19, 2024 1:34 pm KTVZ news sources

Ground will be broken soon for another new hotel near Bend’s Old Mill District, one of several new Cambria Hotels recently opening or being built by…

Humane Society of Central Oregon offers tips to keep pets safe during high winds and stormy weather

November 19, 2024 9:10 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon said Tuesday it would like to offer pet safety tips for the high winds hitting our area…

Kids’ lemonade stand sparks a big-time donation to the Deschutes Land Trust – and a big lesson for the grandkids

November 19, 2024 11:18 am Kelsey McGee

(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, grandparent, Deschutes Land Trust) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend nonprofit got a generous donation in a…

If there’s a power outage in your area of the High Desert, here’s where to look online for the latest updates

November 19, 2024 3:30 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As a strong storm brings high winds and potential power outages to the High Desert, there are places online to track the latest…

Give thanks at the pump: Oregon gas prices fall to lowest of the year, AAA says; Bend still lowest metro area in the state

November 19, 2024 12:20 pm KTVZ news sources

Gas prices continue to edge lower, and the national and Oregon averages for regular gas have fallen to their lowest prices of the year so far, AAA…

All 3 Central Oregon counties see job growth in October as unemployment rates remain stable

November 19, 2024 11:37 am KTVZ news sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s total nonfarm employment increased year-over-year across all three Central Oregon counties, while the…

Redmond Airport ready to kick off busy holiday season; travelers urged to allow extra time, show up 2 hours early

November 18, 2024 3:08 pm KTVZ news sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Airport said Monday it anticipates another busy holiday travel season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.…

Bend Police report major surge in scam emails, calls, $400K in losses; offer tips to avoid becoming a victim

November 18, 2024 1:30 pm KTVZ news sources

Bend police warned businesses, nonprofits and individuals Monday about a major increase in scam emails and calls that have ripped off area residents…

Bachelor Complex closure area reduced; some closures still in place due to burned-area hazards

November 18, 2024 5:23 pm KTVZ news sources

The Deschutes National Forest on Monday reduced the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for the Bachelor…

Light at the end of the tunnel: Deschutes DA, C. Oregon attorneys hopeful to see end of defender shortage

November 18, 2024 11:29 am Isabella Warren

Courts across Oregon are still struggling to resolve a shortage of public defenders, with hundreds of charged defendants waiting for legal…

‘Win-win solution’: Heart of Oregon Corps youth crew’s defensible space work was key when fire threatened Madras-area homes

November 18, 2024 11:43 am Kelsey McGee

A Heart of Oregon Corps youth crew helped to reduce wildfire danger in a high-risk area – a crucial step, as made clear this summer there when the…

Much of Bend area sees Sunday snow to start a wet, wintry and windy weather week

November 18, 2024 12:17 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A thin coat of snow fell over much of the Bend area and higher elevations late Sunday to begin what NewsChannel 21 Chief…

Bend Bikes holds gathering and memorial bike ride to mark World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims

November 17, 2024 10:57 am Kelsey McGee

Central Oregon cyclists and others gathered in Bend on Sunday and staged a memorial bike ride to commemorate the “World Day of Remembrance for Road…

Think Wild hosts first ‘Get Wild Chili Cook-Off’ fundraiser for the community; winners announced

November 17, 2024 9:43 am Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nothing like a bowl of chili (or maybe more than one) to warm you up on a cold, windy Saturday, which was only fitting as…