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Former St. Vincent de Paul of Bend executive director admits to drug delivery; 41-month prison term expected

October 31, 2024 4:07 PM Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The former executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Bend pleaded guilty Thursday to delivery of methamphetamine, a felony…

NW Natural Gas customers’ bills will drop more than 13% starting Friday, under PUC-approved rates

October 31, 2024 2:23 PM KTVZ news sources

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission recently approved a decrease in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers that goes into effect…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon urgently seeking new mentors to help support area’s youth

October 31, 2024 1:32 PM Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (a program of J Bar J Youth Services) is calling on the Central Oregon community to…

Swapping brooms for paddles at the 2024 Bend Witches Paddle, a fun Halloween event now in its fifth year

October 31, 2024 11:59 AM Jillian Fortner

(update: adding video, comments from MorningStar) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Witches Paddle returned for its fifth year Thursday evening. Each…

Another sign of the season: Road to the summit of Bend’s Pilot Butte closes to cars on Sunday night

October 31, 2024 9:38 AM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Thursday it will close the Pilot Butte summit road to motorized vehicles for the…

Warm Springs will use federal funds to develop community resilience centers for tribal members during extreme heat, cold

October 30, 2024 11:47 PM KTVZ news sources

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, as well as Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Val Hoyle announced Wednesday that Oregon’s Energy…

Camp Fire Central Oregon launches hiring initiative to staff south Deschutes County after-school programs

October 30, 2024 11:23 PM KTVZ news sources

Camp Fire Central Oregon has just launched a major hiring initiative to staff its newest and expanding arm of after-school programming: Camp Fire…

‘Destination Verified’: Visit Central Oregon and Wheel the World partner to enhance accessibility for travelers

October 30, 2024 10:29 PM KTVZ news sources

More than 50 properties in region assessed and certified SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Visit Central Oregon announced Wednesday a new partnership with…

‘Les Schwab has been a hit!’: Boys & Girls Club of Bend’s van gets new tires, while inspiring future careers

October 30, 2024 10:13 AM Jillian Fortner

(update: adding video, comments from Boys & Girls Club, Les Schwab) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just in time for snow and ice, one of the Boys &…

Deschutes County Road Department plans to close Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road for the winter on Nov. 19

October 30, 2024 9:48 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department announced this week that it plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road…

Candidate Kent Vander Kamp slams Sheriff Shane Nelson following critical Facebook post, days before election

October 30, 2024 11:25 AM Isabella Warren

One week before the ballots are counted in a hotly contested election for Deschutes County sheriff, incumbent Shane Nelson issued a public letter…

Oregon gun-control Measure 114 is still on hold two years later as court fights continue; Safeway shooting survivor speaks

October 30, 2024 12:05 PM Kelsey McGee

(Update: Adding video, comments from Safeway survivor, firearms instructor) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregonians focus on next week’s…

First U.S. case of bird flu in pig found on Crook County farm where backyard birds were affected, euthanized

October 30, 2024 1:24 PM KTVZ news sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in one of five pigs living…

Three young siblings who went missing from Bend with their mother have been found, Oregon DHS reports

October 4, 2024 12:26 PM KTVZ news sources

Nearly a month after three young siblings went missing with their mother from Bend, the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division…

As winter storm moves in, ODOT fully closing McKenzie Pass Highway for the season on Friday

October 30, 2024 12:00 AM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Incoming winter weather has ODOT crews closing the east side of McKenzie Pass, Oregon Highway 242, this coming Friday, Nov. 1.…

City of Bend, Bend Park and Recreation District leaders hold joint meeting to address transportation Initiatives

October 29, 2024 7:41 PM Tracee Tuesday

Tuesday night, in a significant step towards improving local infrastructure, two agencies held a joint meeting to discuss collaborative…

Deschutes National Forest firefighters set to begin pile burning season this week

October 29, 2024 11:15 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest plan to begin pile burning as conditions are favorable, starting this week,…

$42.7 million in federal funds for Oregon rail safety projects include $1.6 million to City of Prineville Railway

October 29, 2024 9:43 PM KTVZ news sources

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that $42,712,400 in federal funding is coming to Oregon for five…

Don’t just dump your Halloween pumpkin; Deschutes County, disposal companies urge composting option

October 29, 2024 9:28 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Halloween fades and the pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns on your porch lose their glow, the Deschutes County Department of…

‘There’s nothing more important’: Deschutes County clerk seeks to reassure voters in wake of ballot box attacks

October 29, 2024 10:34 AM Isabella Warren

It’s officially a week before Election Day, and recent arson attacks are raising more concerns about ballot drop box safety. Two ballot boxes were…