OSU researchers at work on better, faster way to design, build, maintain buildings
Researchers at the Oregon State University College of Engineering are working on a better, faster way for architects and engineers to design,…
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Jefferson County libraries, C.O. Stem Hub deliver 2,400 STEM kits to youth
The Jefferson County Library District and Central Oregon STEM Hub have partnered to create and distribute 2,400 individual STEM exploration kits to…
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Oregon reports record 550 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths
The Oregon Health Authority reported a record daily count of 550 new COVID-19 cases Friday, along with three more deaths that raised the state’s…
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Wyden, Merkley strongly object to DEA hemp rule, say it will hurt farmers
Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley express strong objections to DEA’s new rules that they say seriously misunderstand hemp processing, will hurt…
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Portland former Greyhound bus station to become temporary homeless shelter
A vacant Greyhound bus station in downtown Portland will be opened temporarily as a homeless shelter.…
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Portland pachyderms pulverize pumpkins in prelude to ‘Howloween’
Some of the world’s largest land animals demolished a couple of the area’s largest pumpkins Friday morning during the Oregon Zoo’s 22nd annual…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Oct. 25-31
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Oct.…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1. NE 8th Street between NE Bennington Way…
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City of Bend outlines winter street plowing, sanding plans
Winter is on the way, and everyone is getting ready. The city of Bend on Friday outlined its plan for maintaining streets, and offered a winter tips…
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Warm Springs, other Oregon tribes among first to receive FCC spectrum licenses
The Federal Communications Commission this week issued the first set of spectrum licenses through the agency’s first-of-its-kind Rural Tribal…
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COCC plans ‘cautious approach’ for winter term; a few more in-person classes
Central Oregon Community College presented its plans for the winter 2021 term at its monthly board of directors meeting Thursday, with few changes to…
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Report: 3 Seattle officers used excessive force at protests
An independent agency tasked with investigating Seattle police misconduct has found that three officers used excessive force during this summer’s…
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First ‘murder hornet’ nest in US found in Wash. state
After weeks of trapping and searching, Washington State Department of Agriculture entomologists have located an Asian giant hornet nest on a property…
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Watch the key moments from the final presidential debate
President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden faced off in the final debate of the 2020 election for a tense but policy…
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Crook County Library hosts first Winter Reading Program
Crook County Library is hosting its first-ever Winter Reading Program from Nov. 16, 2020 through Jan. 9, 2021.…
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Oregon sees a nearly 70% spike in drug overdose deaths
The Oregon Health Authority saw an alarming spike in drug overdose deaths in Oregon this past spring, compared to last year, and public health…
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City of Bend hosts online open house on Southeast Area Plan
The city of Bend will be hosting an online open house from now through Nov. 12 for community members interested in learning about the Southeast Area…
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Two men charged, one bitten by DCSO K-9 after pursuit west of Redmond
A pursuit of a pickup truck being driven without headlights or tail lights west of Redmond early Thursday ended with charges against two men, one…
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Rep. Cheri Helt says she will cease negative ads
In a hotly fought race for House District 54, Rep. Cheri Helt announced Thursday her campaign will no longer run negative ads about her opponent,…
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Redmond city councilor resigning, days before election
Redmond City Councilor Albert Calderon, appointed earlier this year by Mayor George Endicott, has announced his resignation, due to the time…
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