Central Oregon Archives

Culver man held after barricading self in Redmond tire shop

October 16, 2019 1:09 am KTVZ

(Update: Culver man arrested; police say he falsely claimed gunman trying to steal car) A Culver man who called police Tuesday afternoon to falsely…

Sisters teen arrested in string of graffiti vandalism

October 15, 2019 8:14 pm KTVZ

An 18-year-old Sisters resident was arrested Tuesday in a string of graffiti vandalism around the community over several weeks this summer, Deschutes…

La Pine-area horse rescued after falling in hole

October 15, 2019 7:28 pm KTVZ

One of two La Pine-area horses who wandered away from home fell into a hole while being returned to his pasture Monday evening and needed some help…

NASA scientist talks climate change in Bend

October 15, 2019 6:44 pm KTVZ

Climate change was at the forefront Monday night at the Tower Theatre in Bend, as a former NASA scientist gave a presentation on the topic. A big…

Crook County reports first horse case of West Nile virus

October 15, 2019 5:31 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding comments from Crook County health officials, Vector Control manager; horse survived disease) West Nile virus, a disease spread by…

Jury issues ruling in Pine Nursery playground dispute

October 15, 2019 5:08 pm KTVZ

A 4-day trial and 3 1/2-year legal battle over playground improvements at Pine Nursery Park in Bend is over. A 12-person jury on Monday voted…

Registration open for ‘I Like Pie’ Thanksgiving run/walk

October 15, 2019 4:20 pm KTVZ

It’s that time of the year again! Bend’s favorite (and tastiest!) Thanksgiving day community event is now open for registrations.…

Sisters Coffee Co. receives OSU business honor

October 15, 2019 5:24 am KTVZ

Sisters Coffee Company of Sisters, Heritage Specialty Foods of Portland and CRB Manufacturing of Clackamas have been selected as this year’s…

Bend PD warns: Winter brings rise in thefts from cars

October 15, 2019 1:10 am KTVZ

As winter and the holidays approach, Bend police are reminding it’s important to take more precautions when securing your vehicles and…

Lawsuit delays Pine Nursery playground project

October 15, 2019 12:06 am KTVZ

Children at play may have to be a bit more creative at one northeast Bend park this summer, as a legal dispute delays completion of playground…

Rejection of Oregon forest ballot measures draws lawsuit

October 14, 2019 11:23 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Backers of rejected ballot measures proposed by environmentalists to tighten Oregon’s forestry rules have filed a lawsuit,…

Walden talks forest management in Sunriver

October 14, 2019 8:29 pm KTVZ

This past Oregon wildfire season was very mild, compared with recent years — but Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, said Monday in Sunriver…

ODOT leaders set to fund major C.O. projects

October 14, 2019 8:16 pm KTVZ

The Oregon Transportation Commission gets briefings, takes a tour and decides on funding of several major Central Oregon projects during its monthly…

OSP seeks info on illegal buck deer taking near Sisters

October 14, 2019 7:13 pm KTVZ

The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division asked for the public’s help Monday for information regarding the unlawful take of a buck…

‘Intersessions’ give Skyline students new experiences

October 14, 2019 4:59 pm KTVZ

Three times a year, students at Skyline High School break from their traditional academic courses and dive deep into something entirely new that…

Report: Bend’s economic growth No. 3 in U.S.

October 14, 2019 4:22 pm KTVZ

Bend has made it close to the top of yet another national list, this one an analysis that ranks more than 500 cities in terms of economic growth this…