Central Oregon Archives

Warm Springs tribal member struck, killed on U.S. Highway 26

December 9, 2021 3:15 pm KTVZ

A Warm Springs tribal resident was struck and killed by an SUV Tuesday evening while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 26 near the Indian Head Casino,…

DCSO K-9 Masa finds fleeing, hiding Terrebonne motorcyclist; it takes bite to arrest him

December 8, 2021 2:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Redmond man who refused to pull over his motorcycle for a traffic stop in Terrebonne Tuesday night soon crashed it and went into hiding nearby, and…

COCC extends Bend Patrol Services contract amid security staffing shortages

December 8, 2021 7:52 pm KTVZ

The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors agreed Wednesday evening to continue an emergency month-to-month contract with Bend Patrol…

C.O. students’ behavioral issues and social anxiety increasing during pandemic

December 8, 2021 11:54 am KTVZ

A few months into the first fully in-person school year since 2019, Central Oregon schools are facing a…

Redmond DJ’s stolen trailer recovered — but more than $25,000 worth of gear is gone

December 6, 2021 11:45 am KTVZ

Isai Escobar walked out of his apartment off Odem Medo Road in Redmond Sunday morning to find his trailer, filled with more than $25,000 worth of…

Veterans share first experiences in newly opened Central Oregon Veterans Village

December 7, 2021 10:03 am KTVZ

From working in digital marketing and having financial security, to finding himself displaced during Covid, veteran Matthew Hockin is glad to have…

Redmond councilor urges preparation for marijuana dispensaries, runs into opposition

December 7, 2021 8:00 pm KTVZ

If you live In Redmond and you’re looking to buy legal marijuana, you’ll have to head to Bend or another city to do so.…

Despite staff shortages, La Pine Park & Recreation District brings back youth programs

December 7, 2021 7:40 pm KTVZ

The La Pine Park and Recreation office, filled with empty hallways, is not what it used to be.…

100-year-old Bend Pearl Harbor survivor returns for ceremony marking 80th anniversary of attack

December 7, 2021 10:59 am KTVZ

On the morning of the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on naval forces at Pearl Harbor that plunged America into World War II, Bend resident…

Bend murder suspect Ian Cranston pleads not guilty as community members gather at courthouse

December 7, 2021 11:44 am KTVZ

A Redmond man facing murder and other charges in the September shooting death of Barry Washington Jr. on the street in downtown Bend pleaded not…

COCC informs staff of COVID-19 vaccination requirement, planned March 18 deadline

December 7, 2021 4:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

Central Oregon Community College expects to require that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of Winter Term on March 18, President…

La Pine firefighters extricate driver after car-pickup crash on Day Road

December 7, 2021 11:21 am KTVZ News Partners

LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — La Pine firefighter/paramedics were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash late Monday afternoon involving a sedan that under…

Changes on the way to improve safety on Wilson Avenue corridor in SE Bend

December 6, 2021 11:59 am KTVZ

The city of Bend is working on making Wilson Avenue safer for motorists, bicyclists and walkers with the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project.…

Bend again soars to record median home sales price in November, due to a plunge in some sales

December 6, 2021 9:10 pm KTVZ - News Team

Bend soared to a new record median home price last month — $683,000, which breaks the old mark, set last spring, by $31,000. But an appraiser said…

Two Redmond councilors urge city to prepare for federally legal marijuana dispensaries

December 6, 2021 11:35 am KTVZ

One Redmond city councilor is urging the council to get ready for allowing marijuana dispensaries in the city, if or when federal law changes, and he…