Homeless people can be ticketed for sleeping outside, Supreme Court rules
By Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of an Oregon city that ticketed homeless people for sleeping…
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‘We can get big things done here:’ Evacuees, volunteers at La Pine rodeo grounds share community support experience
The La Pine community has come together in many ways large and small to assist evacuees from the Darlene 3 Fire this week – and not just the…
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Now, it’s official: Bend’s new, larger Costco on north side of town is set to open in October
A Costco official earlier this year told Bend’s Boyd Acres Neighborhood Association the company was shooting for a late August opening of its new,…
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Gov. Kotek issues drought declaration for Jefferson County as drought has eased, but severe impacts still linger
Sixth straight year for county, which was rejected in its initial request earlier this year WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek…
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Wyden, Merkley announce $30.1 million in ‘Payments in Lieu of Taxes’ to Oregon counties; $6 million to C. Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday that counties throughout Oregon will receive more than $30.1 million in…
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FEMA authorizes federal funds to fight Darlene 3 Fire near La Pine, citing ‘threat to cause destruction’
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Darlene 3 Fire…
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Your photos and a video, as Central Oregonians enjoy another very special sunset
Do spectacular sunsets on the High Desert ever get old? Not for so many of us – thank you for your photos of Wednesday night’s very special sunset.…
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‘It really is a privilege to be on this project’: St. Charles breaks ground on 53,000-square-foot Redmond Cancer Center
Seeking cancer treatment for many Central Oregonians will get easier in the future, with a major new facility coming to Redmond.…
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Oregon Department of State Lands puts 262-acre second phase of the Stevens Road Tract in SE Bend on the market
Cushman & Wakefield announced Wednesday that the firm has been retained as exclusive advisor by the Oregon Department of State Lands for the sale of…
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‘I just wanted her to go in peace:’ Bend man’s dog passes after receiving Librela, a pain-blocker to treat osteoarthritis
(Update: adding video, comment from the dog owner, statement from Zoetis) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three days after receiving an under-the-skin pain…
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Brush fire east of Redmond prompts Pacific Power to conduct emergency power shut-off to over 10,000 customers
A brush fire that Redmond firefighters stopped at about an acre just east of the city Tuesday evening prompted Pacific Power to enact an emergency,…
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Central Oregon’s first graduate medical education program launches; meet the first 3 residents in training
Three newly minted physicians are the first trainees of the Three Sisters Rural Track Program, or RTP, a three-year family medicine residency program…
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‘Active shooter’ drill held at St. Charles Madras; police scanner traffic prompts concern
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An “active shooter” drill at St. Charles Madras Wednesday morning sparked some worries among police-scanner listeners,…
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Prineville man sought in domestic violence case eludes police during Madras Highway closure, later agrees to surrender
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A reportedly armed suspect in a domestic violence case in Prineville ran before Crook County sheriff’s deputies arrived…
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La Pine man cited for careless driving after striking, seriously injuring woman in Sisters intersection
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A La Pine man was cited on careless driving and other charges after his van struck and seriously injured a woman in a…
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Floating the Deschutes River, a popular summer activity, brings thousands of locals and tourists to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Floating the Deschutes River is a go-to summer activity for locals and tourists alike. It’s starting to heat up again on the…
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COCC President Dr. Laurie Chesley announces plans to retire next year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dr. Laurie Chesley, president of Central Oregon Community College, has announced her plans to step down from her role and retire…
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Central Oregon’s unemployment rates held steady in May, while job numbers rose
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates remained unchanged in Central Oregon over the month of May, the Oregon Employment…
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Oregon lawmakers announce $15 million for Warm Springs Commercial Corridor Safety Project on Hwy. 26
Plans include speed reduction, new roundabout, shared-use path WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with…
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Bend state Rep. Levy holds virtual forum to discuss technology in Bend-La Pine Schools
As the conversation around the use of technology in schools heats up in Bend-La Pine and elsewhere, state Rep. Emerson Levy of Bend held a virtual…
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