Bend La Pine Schools expands free lunch program to include dinners
Bend La-Pine Schools has been serving breakfast and lunch to kids over the last few weeks. Today the school district began serving dinner as…
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NW credit unions urge: Be smart with your stimulus check
SEATAC, Wash. (KTVZ) —Â Millions of Americans will receive Economic Impact Payments from the U.S. Government as early as this week. For eligible…
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Oregon OSHA to begin formal spot checks in ramped-up COVID-19 effort
Ramping up its enforcement activity, Oregon OSHA will begin systematically conducting spot checks to verify that employers are complying with…
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St. Charles CEO: Hospital has fewest COVID-19 patients in two weeks
St. Charles Bend had just four COVID-19 patients as of Monday, and none in intensive care, the lowest patient count in two weeks, President and CEO…
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With spring activities scrubbed, BPRD looks to summer
Softball registration now; youth softball, lacrosse may happen, too BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This spring is far from typical, but some summer activities…
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Central Oregon’s Earth Day celebration adapts to the times
Virtual activities, fun-at-home learning opportunities BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s annual Earth Day celebration has been…
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State providing $8 million in help to Oregon Food Bank
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that Oregon will provide $8 million to the Oregon Food Bank, filling an urgent need for Oregon…
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Child care expands for Crook County essential workers
The Crook County Kid’s Club, in partnership with NeighborImpact Child Care Resources and the Crook County School District, is now offering child…
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‘Mind Your Mind C.O.’ effort promotes everyday mental health in difficult times
Deschutes County Health Services and Central Oregon Health Council have created a mental health awareness campaign called Mind Your Mind Central…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy, community to launch ‘Redmond Cares’
Redmond Proficiency Academy, along with members of the Redmond community, including staff members from Camp Tamarack, are launching Redmond Cares on…
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Portland tenant sued over volunteer work during outbreak
A homeowner in Portland who rents a room to a woman who has been volunteering at a homeless shelter during the coronavirus outbreak is suing the…
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Klamath County SO looking for missing Crescent man
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office sought the public’s help Monday in finding a 41-year-old Crescent man who’s been missing since late last…
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Merkley, Wyden push for more info, transparency on virus testing
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore, along with 45 of their senate colleagues, are calling on Vice President Mike Pence and the Coronavirus Task…
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Rep. Greg Walden COVID-19 info update for April 13
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released an update on COVID-19 for Monday, April 13. The latest on the coronavirus: Help is On The…
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Oregon reports 53rd COVID-19 death, 57 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 53, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingOregon gas prices down 38 cents in month, 76 cents in year
Oregon gas prices have fallen 8.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.44/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,307…
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Oregon agency seeks public comment on Pacific Power rate hike request
The Oregon Public Utility Commission is hosting a public comment hearing via webinar, due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, to provide an…
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OSU program awarded $12.7 million grant for Superfund research
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Oregon State University-led research program has been awarded a $12.7 million grant to serve the Pacific Northwest by…
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Expect Hwy. 20 delays for striping work this week near Santiam Pass
Starting on Tuesday at 9 a.m. and continuing through Friday, crews will be striping U.S. Highway 20 from the Santiam Junction to just east of Santiam…
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Sisters co. launches T-shirt effort to help businesses stay ‘Here For Good’
A Sisters promotions company has launched a new project to help people support struggling local businesses by buying a T-shirt with the slogan,…
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