Sisters, C.O.’s growth pace-setter, is trying to do it right
The mayor of Sisters says Central Oregon’s fastest-growing city is trying to retain its small-town feel however it…
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Redmond Police, Crook County SO seat belt enforcement: Click It or Ticket — day or night
The Redmond Police Department has teamed up with law enforcement agencies nationwide for a Border to Border (B2B) law enforcement event to kick off…
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Bend woman’s animal-detection dog reunites cats with wildfire evacuees
Katie Albright and her 3-year-old dog, Franklin, are helping some wildfire evacuees reunite with their lost…
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River Pig Saloon in Bend temporarily closes
The River Pig Saloon in Bend will close its doors starting Wednesday during the two-week freeze. The restaurant says their operational costs are too…
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Four new homes for the homeless at DAWNS House in Bend
There are four new emergency housing units for the homeless at DAWNS House in Bend. Families in need can stay in the units for up to 90 days while…
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Gov. Brown signs 2-week freeze order, announces $55 million in aid to businesses
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday issued Executive Order 20-65 following last week’s announcement of a statewide freeze to stop the rapid community spread…
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OSP seeks tips to find poacher who illegally took deer west of Bend
Oregon State Police sought the public’s help Tuesday in identifying the person(s) seen leaving the area of the 4606 Road near Bull Springs Road west…
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Deschutes County to limit public access during 2-week ‘freeze’
Beginning Wednesday, Deschutes County will limit public access to most county buildings. The county will continue providing services virtually and by…
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Oregon AG settles COVID-19 consumer protection cases, one involving Bend business
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced settlements Tuesday with five Oregon companies, including a Bend organic skin care business, for…
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Bend Fire & Rescue kicks off winter clothing drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is kicking off its winter coat drive. We are collecting winter coats, gloves, scarves, and socks of all…
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Klamath River deal revives plan for largest US dam demolition
A new agreement regarding the Klamath River paves the way for the largest dam demolition in U.S. history, to try to save salmon that are critical to…
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Oregon delegation urges FEMA to fully cover cost of wildfire impacts
Oregon’s entire congressional delegation said Tuesday it is urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assume 100 percent of the cost share…
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Deschutes Public Library adjusts capacity, visit times amid COVID-19 concerns
Deschutes Public Library is adjusting building capacities and duration of customer visits, as well as increasing employee teleworking, following Gov.…
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Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, 935 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 13 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 778, along with 935 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Facebook’s Prineville security contractor to pay $595K to settle racial bias claims
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries said Tuesday it has reached a settlement agreement with G4S Secure Solutions, Facebook’s security…
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Kotek faces challenge from fellow Democrat for Oregon House speaker
Tina Kotek has won her party’s nomination for an unprecedented fifth term as speaker of the Oregon House, withstanding a rare challenge from a…
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ODOT advises: Century Drive motorists need to be ready for winter driving
With the recent snowfall at and near Mt. Bachelor, winter sports enthusiasts are taking to Century Drive (Oregon Highway 372) in greater numbers, so…
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Oregon jobless rate falls to 6.9%; state has recovered 46% of jobs lost in spring
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.9 percent in October from 7.9 percent, as revised, in September, the Oregon Employment Department reported…
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Redmond School District seeks bond oversight panel members
The Redmond School District is seeking engaged members of the Redmond community who would like to serve on its Bond Oversight…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against dangers of EXIF data
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against the dangers of EXIF data.…
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