Central Oregon Archives

Deschutes commissioners hear appeal of Juniper Preserve psilocybin facility denial; debate focuses on legality of BLM access

July 17, 2024 11:59 am Kelsey McGee, Barney Lerten

Deschutes County commissioners heard an appeal Wednesday of a hearings officer’s denial of a psilocybin facility at the Juniper Preserve resort…

Thunderstorms move across C.O.; crews tackle eight small lightning-sparked fires, watch for signs of more starts

July 16, 2024 10:20 pm Barney Lerten

Thunderstorms that rumbled northward into Central Oregon Tuesday evening had firefighters responding to stop eight small lightning-sparked blazes,…

The Center and St. Charles to explore expanded relationship amid dramatic drop in number of orthopedic surgeons

July 17, 2024 10:27 am KTVZ news sources

The Center Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Care & Research and St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday they have signed a letter of intent to…

New sculpture, ‘Crossroads,’ installed at Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street roundabout

July 17, 2024 10:06 am KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new sculpture was added to Bend’s public art collection earlier this week at the Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street…

Bend Park & Rec Board hears continued sharp debate over proposed Deschutes River footbridge in SW Bend

July 17, 2024 12:00 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community showed up in full force for Tuesday night’s Bend Park & Rec Board meeting to weigh in on a proposed…

Museum at Warm Springs receives $100,000 grant from First Nations Development Institute for traditional arts programs

July 16, 2024 8:16 pm KTVZ news sources

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs announced Tuesday it has received a $100,000 grant from First Nations Development…

Worried La Pine residents share post-Darlene 3 Fire concerns with Rep. Bentz over camping rules enforcement on public lands

July 16, 2024 11:55 am Matthew Draxton

Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., visited La Pine Tuesday for a “focused tour” and discussions with worried La Pine residents and officials about public…

City of Bend says Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass homeless rules will have little effect for now; homeless also weigh in

July 16, 2024 10:40 am Isabella Warren

The Supreme Court ruled in favor last month of the city of Grants Pass, in a landmark decision that gives cities and other local governments across…

‘You get to make it on your own’: RootedHomes opens lottery for 40 new, affordable homes at Rooted at Simpson

July 16, 2024 5:39 pm Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A nonprofit housing developer is now accepting applications for a community in Bend. With the area still facing a serious…

Sick bat found in SW Bend tests positive for rabies; Deschutes Co. Health officials urge steps to protect families, pets

July 16, 2024 4:40 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sick bat found in southwest Bend last week has tested positive for rabies, Deschutes County Public Health said Tuesday as it…

Murdock Trust awards $500,000 to COCC’s ‘Growing Together’ campaign for Madras campus transformation

July 16, 2024 2:40 pm KTVZ news sources

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On the heels of last month’s groundbreaking ceremony, and with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company contracted for the…

Former Oregon Senate president, veteran lawmaker Peter Courtney dies at 81; Knopp, others pay tribute

July 16, 2024 1:37 pm KTVZ news sources

Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who retired last year as the longest-serving legislator in Oregon history, has died from…

RootedHomes opens housing lottery applications for Rooted at Simpson community in NW Bend

July 15, 2024 1:57 pm Kelsey McGee

RootedHomes has announced the launch of its Rooted at Simpson housing lottery, offering a unique opportunity for qualified homebuyers to secure a…

Oregon Humane Society helps rescue 19 dogs in the path of the Larch Creek Fire

July 16, 2024 9:17 am KTVZ news sources

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Humane Society says it helped rescue 19 dogs from a remote area in the path of the Larch Creek Fire, assisted by…

‘Sit back America, and enjoy’: Oregon Republicans share their thoughts on eventful Day 1 of GOP Convention

July 15, 2024 11:37 am Isabella Warren

While the Republican National Convention was conducting a role call to nominate Donald Trump, the former president announced Monday his running…

Fire by North Twin Lake stopped at 11 acres, now fully contained; evacuated campground to stay closed this week

July 13, 2024 7:22 pm Barney Lerten

A wildfire reported late Saturday afternoon near North Twin Lake, prompting the campground’s evacuation, has been fully contained at 11 acres, but…

‘It’s just not American’: Central Oregonians react with dismay to attempted assassination of former President Trump

July 14, 2024 11:58 am Matthew Draxton

The assassination attempt on former President Trump has many Central Oregonians expressing dismay at what’s transpired and the divisive nature of…

‘This is our busiest we’ve ever been’: St. Charles Bend hits ER capacity amid C.O. summer visitors, emergencies, illnesses

July 12, 2024 11:56 am Isabella Warren

The summer months bring tourists all across Bend and the High Desert, with small businesses seeing an influx of customers, restaurants with full…

Jefferson County commissioners give their side of dog kennel dispute, set open house, tours, public comment

July 13, 2024 12:03 am KTVZ news sources

MADRAS, Ore. – Jefferson County commissioners said Friday they are pleased to announce an open house and tour of the county’s dog kennel facility…

DCSO deputy fires GPS tag to track stolen pickup; residents E. of Bend alerted to manhunt that ended in man’s arrest

July 12, 2024 9:03 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An attempted traffic stop in Redmond Friday afternoon turned into a brief pursuit of a stolen pickup, the use of a remotely…