‘Local Plastic’ recycles C.O. craft beer’s single-use plastics into new products
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With 22 breweries in Central Oregon, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to craft beer. But with all that beer comes…
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‘I hope my family is still alive’: Redmond residents seek to get relatives out of Afghanistan
Haseeb Shojai carries on with his day-to-day life as a father, business owner and community member in Central Oregon. But he’s also been carrying…
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Demand for COVID-19 testing on the rise in C.O. as cases surge, new mandates added
With COVID-19 cases expected to keep rising for at least for the next few weeks, health care facilities are seeing a surge in the demand for…
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Short-staffed St. Charles hospitals getting help from Oregon National Guard
St. Charles Bend has another record number of COVID-19 patients, now at 68, with 14 on…
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Some people seeking refunds over Les Schwab Amphitheater’s new COVID rules
Last Friday’s decision by the Les Schwab Amphitheater to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours to attend a concert…
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Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies raid CRR properties, charge 2 with illegal marijuana grow
Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies raided two properties in Crooked River Ranch on Monday and charged two residents with operating an illegal…
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BPRD faces critical shortage of Kids INC staff, asks parents to help recruit more, avoid cuts
The Bend Park and Recreation District is calling on all parents who rely on its after-school care program Kids INC to help recruit and refer…
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Construction crew hits La Pine natural gas line; ‘significant’ leak prompts evacuations
A construction crew hit a four-inch natural gas line in La Pine Tuesday morning, causing a significant leak that prompted evacuations of several…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall in July; revised payroll data shows stronger recovery
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unemployment levels dropped significantly across the region in July, and new data shows the year began with a stronger jobs…
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Rimrock Trails temporarily closes adolescent drug-abuse treatment program amid staffing shortage
– Rimrock Trails Treatment Services, which provides mental health counseling and substance use treatment in Bend, Redmond and Prineville, said Monday…
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Bend wildlife hospital nursing two injured osprey fledglings back to good health
A pair of osprey fledglings were spotted falling from their nest after attempting to fly in Powell Butte almost two weeks ago. A concerned citizen…
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Neighbors, teacher voice opposition to proposed NE Bend managed homeless camp
Residents, school faculty members and nearby business owners are all opposing a managed homeless campsite that was proposed at the Bend City Council…
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Federal jury awards fired DCSO deputy over $1 million in lawsuit against county, Sheriff Nelson
After several days of testimony, a federal jury on Monday awarded fired Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy Eric Kozowski more than $1 million in his…
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‘Goals met … time to bow out:’ Deschutes DA Hummel won’t seek a third term
Next year, Deschutes County voters will select a new district attorney. Two-term DA John Hummel announced Monday he will not seek…
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Ex-Warm Springs resident pleads guilty to scheme that defrauded tribes out of $50,000
A Nevada resident and former manager of the Warm Springs Construction Enterprise pleaded guilty Monday in federal court for his role in a scheme…
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‘It’s every day’: Redmond Sonic customers take wait-time, shortage frustrations out on workers
A heated discussion at the Redmond Sonic Drive-In over ice cream, involving curses and aggressive language, led to an employee giving her two-week…
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USFS seeks public comment on proposed Nordic trails expansion, Mt. Bachelor biomass facility
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on the latest round of proposed improvements at Mt. Bachelor, from an upgrade of Nordic trails to a…
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Electric car fire west of Redmond prompts special firefighter precautions
Vehicle fires are fairly frequent on the High Desert, especially during the summertime. But when electric vehicles catch fire, as did one west of…
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DEQ extends Deschutes County, S. Oregon air quality advisory until at least Wednesday
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Monday for Southern and Central Oregon due to smoke from wildfires in…
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Madras motorcyclist killed in collision with Jeep on Highway 97
A 50-year-old Madras man was killed Saturday evening when his motorcycle and a Jeep Wrangler collided on Highway 97 on the north end of Madras,…
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