Central Oregon Archives

Arts leader Kimberly Howard Wade to speak at OSU-Cascades’ 23rd commencement ceremony

May 20, 2024 10:19 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kimberly Howard Wade, the executive director of Caldera, a youth arts organization, will give the commencement address at the…

‘I’m pretty proud of our team’: Hundreds of kids race in the Mini Pole Pedal Paddle at Seventh Mountain Resort

May 19, 2024 11:33 am KTVZ

On Saturday, adults took on and accomplished the demands of the 46th SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle. On Sunday, it was the kids’ turn to race their hearts…

Your photos and video: Halo (or ring, or rainbow) around the sun draws attention skyward on the High Desert

May 18, 2024 2:31 pm KTVZ News Partners

It’s not as rare a High Desert phenomenon as last weekend’s spectacular northern lights, but several Central Oregonians couldn’t help but share their…

Metolius Basin prescribed burn set to continue Monday on 313 acres east of Camp Sherman

May 18, 2024 7:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – If conditions remain favorable, firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District plan to continue prescribed burning in the…

Krueger, Perkins take men’s, women’s crowns as the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle returns to the High Desert for its 46th year

May 18, 2024 6:36 pm KTVZ

Central Oregonians went the distance Saturday for a Bend tradition — the 46th edition of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, an iconic multi-sport race…

Bend Parade of Flags returns with downtown flag display to mark Armed Forces Day

May 17, 2024 4:22 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, Armed Forces Day marked the beginning of the 19th year of the Bend Parade of Flags, overseen by the Bend Heroes…

Special Report: Redmond’s Safe Parking Program offers path out of homelessness, gains continued funding

May 14, 2024 11:53 pm KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to preliminary data from the Homeless Leadership Coalition’s 2024 Point-In-Time Count, the number of homelessness…

Past DAWNS House resident says she, other women experienced assault, harassment and poor living conditions

May 17, 2024 11:20 am KTVZ

A former resident who lived at DAWNS House is recounting her challenging time in the sober living community. Amanda Dziak lived in the home with her…

‘Puzzled:’ In-home child care operators struggle to fill slots; NeighborImpact says accessibility, ‘stigma’ are key issues

May 17, 2024 11:27 am Matthew Draxton

Many parents in Central Oregon say they have been struggling to find ample child care, resulting in a consensus that that the region, like many other…

Another 344 acres of prescribed burning planned Monday west of Bend, near Cascade Lakes Welcome Station

May 17, 2024 3:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to resume prescribed burn operations a mile west of Bend near the Cascade Lakes…

Wanted Prineville man flees police, barricades in home, leading to SWAT team call-out, six-hour standoff and arrest

May 17, 2024 12:41 pm Barney Lerten

A Prineville man wanted on a Deschutes County warrant eluded police who tried to pull him over, ran into a home and refused to come out Thursday…

All but one of Central Oregon’s cities – Sisters – were still growing last year, according to new Census Bureau estimates

May 16, 2024 11:01 pm Barney Lerten

It’s been a long time since Bend and Deschutes County often led not just the state but were among the fastest-growing spots in the country. But…

Young bald eagle treated for severe lead poisoning doing well; Think Wild advocates use of non-lead ammunition

May 15, 2024 2:40 pm Matthew Draxton

Think Wild, Bend’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, performed a procedure Thursday on a juvenile bald eagle suffering from severe lead…

Special Report: Building homes and confidence with Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build Week

May 16, 2024 11:46 am Jillian Fortner

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is hosting their first Women’s Build Week since 2019, a rewarding experience for all…

Bend Police release details of stabbing, abduction and manhunt as witnesses relate frightening encounter

May 15, 2024 9:08 pm Barney Lerten

Police released more details Thursday about a Bend man who abducted his mother-in-law, then stabbed her and his estranged wife before fleeing…

City of Bend to hold ribbon-cutting, mark long-awaited completion of Wilson Avenue Corridor Project

May 16, 2024 9:36 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next Tuesday, the city of Bend will celebrate the long-awaited completion of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project with a brief…

Forest Road 4254 on Ochoco National Forest repaired, reopened after heavy rain caused washout

May 16, 2024 7:50 am KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Forest Service has successfully repaired and reopened a section of Forest Service Road 4254, which was closed last week…