Central Oregon Archives

‘We’re trying to demystify what fire services do’: Bend Fire & Rescue launches new data hub for the public

October 23, 2024 4:41 PM Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty years of data from Bend Fire and Rescue is now available to the public. Bend Fire and Rescue recently launched a…

City of Prineville picks veteran Bay Area police officer, Jeff Profio, as its new police chief; one of three initial finalists

October 23, 2024 4:19 PM Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Prineville announced Wednesday the appointment of longtime veteran San Jose, California police officer Jeff…

Fall open burning season begins Monday in Sisters-Camp Sherman, Black Butte Ranch, Cloverdale fire districts

October 23, 2024 2:50 PM Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the temperatures cool and with the potential for additional rainfall in the coming week, open burning within the Black…

Bend Fire & Rescue launches new data hub so you can check out the stats, map of incidents in your neighborhood

October 16, 2024 9:19 PM Kelsey McGee

Bend Fire & Rescue has launched a new data hub for community members to access data and maps about fire and medical incidents in your neighborhood,…

Forest Service further reduces Red Fire’s emergency closure area; FS Road 60 reopens around Crescent Lake

October 23, 2024 10:48 AM KTVZ news sources

CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest on Wednesday further reduced the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Crescent Ranger…

Deschutes County property tax statements are going out; voter-approved levies mean Bend bills will rise about 8%

October 23, 2024 10:16 AM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County will mail more than 114,500 property tax statements this week, and some property owners may notice an increase.…

After quick change in seasons, ice season begins at The Pavilion in Bend

October 23, 2024 9:39 AM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The season changed quickly, and Bend Park and Recreation District’s ice season at The Pavilion began Wednesday. The 2024-25…

Redmond city councilors, Deschutes County commissioners discuss managed homeless camp at joint meeting

October 22, 2024 8:00 PM Tracee Tuesday

Like many cities in Oregon, Redmond is dealing with a homeless…

Parent of Pilot Butte MS student with loaded handgun cited; Bend Tech Academy student found with airsoft gun

October 21, 2024 3:26 PM Barney Lerten, Tracee Tuesday

One day after a 12-year-old student was arrested for bringing a loaded handgun from home to Pilot Butte Middle School, police said one parent had…

Warm Springs Tribes and partners hold kick-off meeting for major transmission line upgrade project

October 22, 2024 9:51 PM Barney Lerten

WARM SPRINGS. Ore. (KTVZ) — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs hosted key partners Tuesday for a kick-off that will begin shaping the…

Decision 2024: Both sides talk about Measure 118, which would tax big business to give all Oregonians rebates

October 22, 2024 11:55 AM Isabella Warren

Many Oregonians have already received their ballots in the mail, and some have already cast their votes. But for those still needing explanations on…

‘Excited for the team’: Sunriver Brewing Company takes home Brewery of the Year Award for a second time

October 22, 2024 4:54 PM Kelsey McGee

BEN, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Company recently brought home a prestigious award for a second time. The family-owned brewery recently…

Deschutes, Ochoco national forest seeking applicants for next year’s seasonal firefighting positions

October 22, 2024 11:40 AM KTVZ news sources

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland are accepting applications for seasonal…

Bend mail update: USPS catch-up efforts include every-other-day deliveries, ‘borrowing’ workers from other post offices

October 20, 2024 9:40 PM Barney Lerten

Amid more reports of slow or no mail deliveries for several days in Bend’s 97702 ZIP code, the U.S. Postal Service outlined other steps Tuesday it…

New Arena Football One league will bring a team, the Oregon Lightning, to the Redmond Fairgrounds in 2025

October 22, 2024 1:05 PM Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The newly formed Arena Football One league announced Tuesday that the Oregon Lightning will join the league for its 2025…

Sunriver Brewing captures ‘Brewery of the Year’ at Great American Beer Festival for a second time

October 17, 2024 10:35 AM KTVZ News Team

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Company recently captured ‘Brewery of the Year’ honors at the Great American Beer Festival for the second…

Central Oregon’s September jobless rates hold steady; Deschutes job numbers up for month, down a bit for year

October 22, 2024 10:47 AM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates remained steady in September, with little to no change, the Oregon…

Bingham Fire closure order ends, reopening access to popular recreation areas

October 21, 2024 9:42 PM KTVZ news sources

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to successful firefighting efforts and full containment, the Willamette National Forest has terminated an emergency…

‘It’s really a tragic situation’: Four more former employees join $19.5 million suit against Black Butte Ranch, fired server

October 21, 2024 10:13 AM Isabella Warren

Four more people have joined a lawsuit against Black Butte Ranch and former employee Glenn Michael Woosley, who it’s now alleged sexually harassed…

‘It really changed the trajectory of my life’: Heart of Oregon Corps expanding program for youth to work on public lands

October 21, 2024 6:10 PM Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recently, the Heart of Oregon Corps got what it called a “game-changer” grant to expand one of its programs for young adults. …