Central Oregon Archives

‘Gruesome:’ La Pine resident presses charges against neighbor after losing cherished dog in attack by three dogs

September 6, 2024 11:59 am Matthew Draxton

A deadly dog attack took place recently in the driveway of a La Pine family returning home from a birthday celebration, resulting in the death of…

‘The anxiety and the tension is so great this year’: Vander Kamp gives notice he may sue DCSO, alleges election interference

September 5, 2024 9:28 pm Isabella Warren, Barney Lerten

Deschutes County sheriff’s Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp, one of two candidates running for sheriff, announced Thursday he has filed a tort claim notice…

Warm Springs Housing Authority celebrates new Permanent Supportive Housing community

September 6, 2024 5:01 pm KTVZ news sources

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs’ Warm Springs Housing Authority last week officially opened a new Permanent…

DA drops murder charge against Bend man in May stabbing death, says OSP Crime Lab tests failed to prove case

September 6, 2024 4:20 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Murder and another criminal charge were dismissed Friday against a homeless Bend man arrested in the late-May stabbing death of…

Bend, Deschutes Co. leaders vote to close most of Juniper Ridge to homeless by next May, create ‘temporary safe stay’ area

September 5, 2024 11:10 am Isabella Warren, Barney Lerten

Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors voted unanimously at a joint meeting Thursday afternoon to close much of the the city- and…

Judge rejects defense motion to move Bend trial of Samson Garner, accused of plotting Smith Rock mass shooting

September 6, 2024 3:43 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Deschutes County judge on Friday rejected a defense attorney’s motion to move the upcoming trial of a Portland man accused…

Fire destroys Terrebonne manufactured home and outbuilding; cause under investigation

September 6, 2024 10:49 am KTVZ news sources

A fire Thursday evening destroyed a Terrebonne manufactured home, also burning an outbuilding and vehicle, while firefighters contended with an…

Governor invokes 15th, 16th Conflagration Acts for 107,000-acre Rail Ridge Fire, 24,000-acre Shoe Fly Fire

September 6, 2024 2:15 pm KTVZ news sources

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing its Blue Incident Management Team and several task forces to the Rail Ridge Fire in Grant and Crook…

Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for much of state; C.O. smoke expected to worsen Sunday, into next week

September 6, 2024 11:30 am KTVZ news sources

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Friday due to smoke from fires in Oregon and…

‘We can get to them faster:’ Air tankers from busy Redmond base provide key element to stopping wildfires

September 5, 2024 11:52 am Matthew Draxton

(Update: adding video, comment Neptune Aviation Services, US Forest Service) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With numerous major wildfires burning across the…

Gunman accused of shooting at man on busy NE Bend street indicted, arraigned; prosecutors plan to file federal charges

August 28, 2024 4:25 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend man was indicted and arraigned Thursday on several charges after police said he drew a gun and fired at least one shot at a man on a busy…

Return of east winds amid heat wave expected to boost fire danger across Northwest as crews battle numerous wildfires

September 5, 2024 3:17 pm KTVZ news sources

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A weather pattern bringing an easterly flow of winds is forecast over much of the fire-stricken Pacific Northwest this…

Prineville Airport to receive over $4 million from FAA to rebuild runway and lighting, add taxiway connectors

September 5, 2024 9:46 am KTVZ news sources

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday the Rogue Valley International Airport and the Prineville Airport have…

Bend city councilors accept $5 million federal affordable housing grant; half of what was sought, but a big impact

September 5, 2024 12:40 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors voted to approve the city manager’s acceptance of a $5 million…

Deschutes County to seek limited state grant for disputed RV campground; board makes case for 710-acre housing rezone

September 4, 2024 10:56 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners returned to two recent controversies on Wednesday, first agreeing to apply for a limited state…

More heat to test lines, tactics on containing several large lightning-sparked fires amid progress, new blazes

September 4, 2024 10:32 am KTVZ news sources

Hundreds of firefighters working to build lines, protect structures and stop or slow the spread of several lightning-sparked wildfires across the…

‘I think it’s awesome!’: Bend-La Pine Schools provide free breakfast and lunch to students

September 4, 2024 12:00 pm Kelsey McGee

This school year, thousands of Central Oregon students can get a free lunch and breakfast at school, easing their families’ budget crunch.…

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer campaigns in Bend as new poll shows close race with challenger Janelle Bynum

September 4, 2024 11:56 am Matthew Draxton

Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer made two campaign stops in Bend on Wednesday, on the heels of a weekend visit by Democratic opponent Janelle Bynum, as a new…

Two south Deschutes County raids turn up illegal marijuana grows, guns, cash and mushrooms; 2 arrested, 2 cited

September 4, 2024 5:03 pm Barney Lerten

La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two people were arrested and two others cited as Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives conducted two simultaneous…

Fire destroys manufactured home in SW Bend’s Romaine Village; investigators seek cause

September 4, 2024 1:02 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire Tuesday night that destroyed a manufactured home on Chuckanut Drive in the…