Central Oregon Archives

Dry Canyon Arts Association holds Art Show and Sale; raffle aims to ‘Jumpstart Art’ for all elementary school students

October 28, 2024 9:30 pm KTVZ news sources

This weekend, the Dry Canyon Arts Association held its semi-annual Art Show and Sale at the Redmond High School commons, including a raffle with a…

Fire heavily damages century-old Madras home; bystander spots smoke, alerts occupants, who escape unhurt

November 16, 2024 7:59 pm Barney Lerten

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A more than century-old Madras home was heavily damaged Saturday morning by an attic fire traced to faulty wiring for a light…

Central Oregon leaders to reaffirm commitment to school safety at annual Safe Schools Alliance gathering

November 16, 2024 12:36 pm KTVZ news sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon school superintendents, fire and police chiefs, sheriffs, district attorneys and public and mental health…

City of Madras, Redevelopment Commission celebrate grand opening of new downtown venue, The Spot

November 15, 2024 10:46 pm KTVZ News Team

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras and the Madras Redevelopment Commission are thrilled to congratulate The Spot on its grand opening Thursday…

Will Van Vactor chosen as new Crook County manager

November 15, 2024 9:47 pm KTVZ news sources

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County said Friday it is delighted to announce Will Van Vactor as the new County Manager, effective Saturday, Nov.…

On bluebird day, lots of snow pumps up the party for skiers, boarders enjoying Mt. Bachelor’s earliest opening in 26 years

November 15, 2024 9:38 am Kelsey Merison, Shannon Brady

Mt. Bachelor pass-holders lined up to party on the snowy slopes Friday for their own early chance to check out all the fresh powder at the resort’s…

‘It really takes a toll on you’: Houseless along China Hat Road trying to prepare for another cold, snowy winter

November 15, 2024 11:58 am Isabella Warren

Homeless people living in Bend are preparing as best they can as temperatures drop and snow is building in the mountains. Those living along China…

Special Report, Parts 1, 2: Consumer alert in Crook County; Prineville car dealership under fire, accused of scams

November 14, 2024 4:50 pm Matthew Draxton

The owner of a Prineville car dealership is under fire after claims he’s scammed several clients selling their…

FBI investigating bomb threats emailed to C. Oregon election offices, others around state; says ‘none credible thus far’

November 15, 2024 1:47 pm Barney Lerten

The FBI confirmed Friday it’s investigating bomb threats emailed to election offices across Oregon, including Deschutes County, a week ago, three…

DAWNS House founder Dawn Holland pleads not guilty to 8 counts of aggravated theft; March trial date set

November 15, 2024 11:35 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The founder of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovering from addiction, pleaded not guilty…

Oregon health officials sound alarm, say pertussis cases expected to break record; vaccinations urged

November 14, 2024 5:55 pm KTVZ news sources

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is expected to surpass its record of 910 pertussis cases by the end of 2024, prompting state health officials to…

Deschutes County Road Department crews close gates for the winter on Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road

November 14, 2024 5:47 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Road Department crews swung the gates and closed the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the…

‘Opportunity to leverage those tourism tax dollars’: Visit Bend seeks Sustainability Fund grant requests

November 14, 2024 11:57 am Jillian Fortner

(Update: adding video, comments from Visit Bend, past grantee) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project, has announced…

Redmond schools superintendent thanks voters for approving $97.7 million bond measure, lays out next steps

November 14, 2024 3:05 pm KTVZ news sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond School District Superintendent Dr. Charan Cline thanked the community on Thursday for voter approval of a $97.7…

Redmond woman crashes SUV through fence, into mini-storage units; no injuries reported

November 14, 2024 2:27 pm Barney Lerten

A Redmond woman crashed her SUV through a fence and into a mini-storage business off Northwest Sixth Street Thursday morning, but police said no…

S. Deschutes County health care, Parks & Rec, wildfire risk among issues discussed at Newberry Regional Summit

November 14, 2024 11:44 am Isabella Warren

(Update: Adding video, comments from summit participants, consultants) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southern Deschutes County community members,…

AP calls US House 5th District race for Democrat Janelle Bynum; GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer concedes

November 14, 2024 10:23 am The Associated Press, KTVZ news sources

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democrat Janelle Bynum has flipped Oregon’s 5th Congressional District and will become the state’s first Black member of…

In surprise move, defeated La Pine mayor tables issue of homeless, wildfires for successor to take up in 2025

November 13, 2024 8:00 pm Tracee Tuesday

(update: adding video, La Pine mayor tables homeless-wildfires agenda item to 2025) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – “The city, after speaking with all of…

A sign of La Pine partnership’s new steps to reduce wildfire risk: inmate crew clears abandoned homeless camp

November 13, 2024 10:50 am Isabella Warren

(Update: Adding video, comments from coalition, sheriff’s office) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ)— Despite still being six months from Oregon’s next wildfire…

Madras Police Department unveils fresh new design for patrol vehicles

November 13, 2024 10:37 am KTVZ news sources

(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Madras Police Department is unveiling a bold new look for…