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SW Redmond apparent hit-and-run crash leaves woman seriously hurt; police seek witnesses

October 26, 2021 12:00 pm KTVZ

Redmond police are seeking witnesses or any information after a woman was found lying in a southwest Redmond street early Tuesday morning with…

Bend Chamber leads initiative to address housing affordability, availability

October 26, 2021 11:43 am KTVZ

If you’re struggling to find housing in Bend, you’re certainly not alone! y and the high cost of living in Bend, employers are having a hard time…

Deschutes County appeals ODOT move, seeks to affirm Butler Market Road 50 mph speed limit

October 26, 2021 11:23 am KTVZ

The Oregon Speed Zone Appeal Panel will hear an unusual appeal next week from Deschutes County, which says the Oregon Department of Transportation…

Crook County schools add new ventilation system at Pioneer Complex

October 26, 2021 5:35 pm KTVZ News Partners

The health of students and staff and keeping schools open are top priorities for Crook County School District as COVID-19 continues to impact local…

Bend police arrested 10 DUII drivers last weekend; year’s tally jumps 58% from 2020

October 26, 2021 4:45 pm Barney Lerten

Between last Friday and Sunday, officers with the Bend Police Department patrol division and a dedicated DUII enforcement officer arrested 10…

COCC, NeighborImpact launch child care business training program to help address need

October 26, 2021 1:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

An innovative child care business training program at Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is up and running, with…

C. Oregon jobless rates fall in September; hiring tops seasonal norms, economist says

October 26, 2021 10:47 am KTVZ News Partners

Unemployment rates dropped significantly across Central Oregon in September and monthly hiring exceeded seasonal expectations, Oregon Employment…

Sisters Ranger District plans pile burning on 1,200 acres near Melvin Butte, Black Crater

October 26, 2021 10:19 am KTVZ News Partners

The Sisters Ranger District plans to conduct pile burning in the Melvin Butte and Black Crater areas. Fuels specialists will ignite 1,024 acres of…

Citizen scientists’ contributions a boon to snowpack modeling, OSU research shows

October 26, 2021 9:55 am KTVZ News Partners

Data gathered by backcountry skiers, avalanche forecasters and other snow recreationists and professionals has the potential to greatly improve…

As nor’easter drenches the East Coast, thousands have lost power and high winds threaten more outages

October 27, 2021 2:12 am CNN Newsource

CNN By Monica Garrett, Jason Hanna and Dave Hennen, CNN Thousands in New England are waking up in the dark Wednesday and strong winds are expected to…

Bend Halloween store sees many excited kids; ‘Ghostface,’ witches among popular costumes

October 25, 2021 7:15 pm KTVZ

With Halloween right around the corner, people are scoping out places to get good costumes and the Spirit Halloween store in Bend is one of…

The Barn, a new food cart lot coming to Sisters, aims to incorporate diverse food options

October 25, 2021 10:40 am KTVZ

The Barn, a new food cart lot, is coming to Sisters, aiming to provide a variety of dining options for residents and visitors alike.…

Some C.O. basketball games may get canceled if more referees aren’t found

October 25, 2021 11:39 am KTVZ

The high school basketball season is a few weeks away, but out of 80 referee positions, only 50 are…

Tire supply issues compounding Bend-area tire centers’ rise in yearly demand

October 25, 2021 10:46 am KTVZ

The city of Bend’s growth has been substantial in recent years, and so too has the rising demand for tire…

Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent ranger districts continuing pile burning

October 25, 2021 9:40 am KTVZ News Partners

Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct pile burning across the district over the next two days, providing conditions…