Deschutes National Forest’s four wildlife winter range closures go into effect Dec. 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Sunday, December 1, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical…
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Sad Redmond reminder: Downtown ice rink won’t reopen this winter, but efforts continue on a replacement
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Downtown Redmond Ice Skate Rink will not open for the 2024-25 season, the city reminded Thursday. A series of costly…
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Bend city councilors adopt new development rules that mirror new state laws, encourage more new housing
Staff, councilors seek to assure the goal is not to put housing on existing parks BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After diving deep into complex land-use laws…
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Among Bend City Council Work Session agenda items was the UGB Expansion: Senate Bill 1537
(update: adding video; Bend City Councilor-Elect Steve Platt says current affordable housing plan won’t cover middle income residents at a 60% AMI…
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Winds spark NW Prineville fire; chicken coop, storage building burn but home spared, no people or pets hurt
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Strong winds caused a fire early Wednesday that burned a small chicken coop and a nearby storage building in northwest…
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Bend’s Hiatus Homes introduces ‘Twinhomes’ concept to fill ‘missing middle’ need in era of smaller families
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new type of housing development is coming to northeast Bend, employing a…
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Washington teen arrested on felony charges of ‘swatting’ calls to police agencies across US, including Prineville
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…
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BLM sets aside more than 4,000 acres south of Redmond during review of proposed solar project
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday it is temporarily setting aside about 4,037 acres of public lands…
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C.O.’s stormy aftermath: Airborne shed took out 10 Madras power poles and lines; teepee shredded, portable toilet tossed
U.S. Highway 26 reopened just north of Madras Wednesday morning, but ODOT advised drivers to still expect slow traffic after an outdoor carport…
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Firefighters to continue pile burning work west of Phil’s Trailhead, south of Skyliners Road
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…
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Former Deer Ridge prison inmate files federal lawsuit against prison doctor, alleging sexual abuse
By Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital Chronicle EDITORS NOTE: The Oregon Capital Chronicle has updated their story to include Dr. Leland Beamer’s denial of…
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New 131-room Cambria Hotel to take shape near Bend’s Old Mill District; condos, two other hotels also on the way
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…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon offers tips to keep pets safe during high winds and stormy weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Â The Humane Society of Central Oregon said Tuesday it would like to offer pet safety tips for the high winds hitting our area…
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Kids’ lemonade stand sparks a big-time donation to the Deschutes Land Trust – and a big lesson for the grandkids
(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, grandparent, Deschutes Land Trust) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend nonprofit got a generous donation in a…
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If there’s a power outage in your area of the High Desert, here’s where to look online for the latest updates
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…
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Give thanks at the pump: Oregon gas prices fall to lowest of the year, AAA says; Bend still lowest metro area in the state
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…
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All 3 Central Oregon counties see job growth in October as unemployment rates remain stable
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s total nonfarm employment increased year-over-year across all three Central Oregon counties, while the…
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Redmond Airport ready to kick off busy holiday season; travelers urged to allow extra time, show up 2 hours early
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Airport said Monday it anticipates another busy holiday travel season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.…
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Bend Police report major surge in scam emails, calls, $400K in losses; offer tips to avoid becoming a victim
Bend police warned businesses, nonprofits and individuals Monday about a major increase in scam emails and calls that have ripped off area residents…
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Bachelor Complex closure area reduced; some closures still in place due to burned-area hazards
The Deschutes National Forest on Monday reduced the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for the Bachelor…
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