Warm Springs man struck, killed by pickup on Highway 97 in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Warm Springs man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Highway 97 in Redmond early Tuesday morning, Oregon State…
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‘They were heroes’: 3 men killed in Polk County plane crash were Afghan Air Force pilots who served with US military
INDEPENDENCE, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The victims of a small plane crash in Independence Saturday evening were all Afghan refugees and former pilots…
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City of Bend will study 10 possible ‘Climate-Friendly Areas’ where new mixed-use districts could take shape
A recent study by the City of Bend shows what areas of town could be mixed-use districts where people can live and work without requiring a…
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Horse-boarding business near Juniper Ridge homeless encampments closes down due to ongoing issues
A woman who owned a farm for horseback boarding just north of Bend, called Moon Dance Ranch & Appaloosas, says she recently was forced to close down…
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Colorado releases first 5 wolves in reintroduction plan approved by voters to chagrin of ranchers
By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press GRAND COUNTY, Colorado (AP) — Somewhere on a remote mountainside in Colorado’s Rockies, a latch flipped on a…
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OSU researchers find some coral species could be more resilient to climate change than previously thought
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Some coral species can be resilient to marine heat waves by “remembering” how they lived through previous ones,…
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OSU scientists collect aardvark poop to learn how species is affected by climate change in Africa
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – In a first-of-its-kind study of aardvarks, Oregon State University researchers spent months in sub-Saharan Africa…
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Air Jordans made for Spike Lee and donated to Oregon shelter auctioned for nearly $51,000
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Watching a countdown of the auction’s final minutes on Monday, Erin Holcomb…
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City of Bend seeks developers for four pieces of property at Juniper Ridge, along SE Ninth Street
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it’s currently soliciting proposals through a request for proposal process from qualified…
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Bend woman pleads guilty to punching downtown bartender, helping murder suspect Caleb Cegers flee
A 21-year-old Bend woman has pleaded guilty to assault and hindering prosecution for punching a downtown Bend bartender last August and helping her…
Continue ReadingSanta’s mixed bag: Oregon gas prices down 7 cents/gallon in past week, but a nickel higher than a year ago
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 7.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.84/g Monday, according to…
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Judge denies second attempt to dismiss case against suspect in Idaho student killings
By Brammhi Balarajan and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A judge denied a second motion to dismiss the case against Bryan Kohberger – the man accused…
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The Environmental Center awards five C.O. businesses $40,000 in Community Innovation Fund grants
The Environmental Center recently awarded a total of $40,000 in grants through its Community Innovation Fund. The recipients will use the…
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High Desert weekend: Your photos of another fine sunrise, Holiday Lights Paddle Parade on the Deschutes
More wonderful photos have come in from our friends over the past few days, and we love sharing them! Feel free to send yours from the Share tab at…
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‘Armed and extremely dangerous’ Grants Pass homicide suspect shot, killed by police after chase
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wanted suspect in a Grants Pass shooting death, deemed “armed and extremely dangerous” by police was shot and…
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OSP IDs two killed in Hwy. 97 crash south of Redmond; 2 DUII crashes, arrests during closure, one hit ODOT vehicle
A Redmond man from India and a Bend woman were killed Saturday evening when the man lost control of his van on U.S. Highway 97 south of Redmond and…
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Prineville’s Samson Sky granted sixth patent, sees orders surge after first flight of flying sports car
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Coming on the heels of their Official First Flight, announced November 9, Samson Sky announced that it has been granted…
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Three people killed in Independence plane crash; plane hit power lines in heavy fog, causing outage, small brush fire
INDEPENDENCE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Police on Sunday identified three people who were killed late Saturday afternoon when their small plane crashed into…
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‘It’s really such a joyful experience’: Downtown Bend Library welcomes back the Train Man and his display
The holidays are a time for traditions. At the downtown Bend Library, the model train display is back this year, chugging along for all to see. The…
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Mt. Bachelor set to open its new high-speed ‘six-pack’ Skyliner Express chairlift on Tuesday
Mt. Bachelor’s new Skyliner Express six-pack (seat) chairlift will have its grand opening next Tuesday morning, with a special ribbon-cutting…
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