Redmond police arrest Crooked River Ranch man in drug raid
Redmond police detectives raided a Crooked River Ranch home on Wednesday and arrested a 57-year-old man on various charges related to drug sales in…
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Oregon reports record 575 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 673, along with a daily record of 575 new cases, the Oregon Health…
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Person killed, Salem officer shot in ankle after foot chase
Police say a person was killed and a police officer was wounded after shots were fired in Salem Thursday…
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Trump administration ends federal gray wolf protections across most of US
The Trump administration has removed gray wolves in most of the U.S. from the endangered species list.…
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California wolf travels into Oregon for first time; national implications on the line
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says a male wolf from the Lassen pack has made its way into…
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Gov. Brown extends state of emergency in 9 fire-hit counties to assist recovery
Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in Oregon for nine fire-impacted counties to support ongoing wildfire emergency response…
Continue ReadingODF says prescribed burns smoke management a focus amid COVID-19
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians in forested areas may see smoke from a number of controlled burns – also known as prescribed burns – this fall…
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FBI says it’s working to protect Oregon voters — and their votes
Although Election Day is Nov. 3, the FBI’s work in securing the election begins well before and extends well beyond that date. In the weeks leading…
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Halloween is different in Bend’s Old Mill District
No candy, but the Old Mill still wants families to have fun! Sisters businesses also want to have some Halloween fun with visitors – but what are…
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Oregon OSHA to set COVID-19 rules for the workplace
Oregon becomes just the third state to have these…
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Sisters Folk Festival expands educational programs
Registration is now open for three of Sisters Folk Festival’s brand-new educational offerings planned for this fall, including two multi-week…
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Fred Meyer to offer rapid COVID-19 antibody testing
Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co., announced Wednesday the launch of rapid antibody testing across its family of pharmacies,…
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City of Bend, Shepherd’s House announce warming shelter location
As the chilly evenings and nights roll in, the city of Bend and the Shepherd’s House have finalized the location for Bend’s new warming…
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La Pine man donating half-pipe to temporary skate park
The La Pine Skate Park was recently relocated to a new spot, closer to the La Pine Library. Now, it’s also getting a new, free piece of equipment –…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 7 more COVID-19 deaths, including Jefferson Co. man; 424 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, including a Jefferson County man, raising the state’s death toll to 671, along with 424 new cases,…
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Oregon Employment Dept. reports progress, aims to clear claims backlog by year’s end
The Oregon Employment Department announced Wednesday the launch of Focus Adjudication, an initiative to process by year’s end all of the nearly…
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Bend-La Pine School Board discusses possible new state reopening metrics
The Bend-La Pine School Board met online Tuesday night to discuss the possibility of Oregon issuing new COVID-19 metrics for returning to in-person…
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DA Hummel set to announce charging decisions in Pilot Butte melee, later protest
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel plans to announce Thursday morning his charging decisions in an Oct. 3 melee at Pilot Butte…
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Search underway for Bend man missing since crash on Hwy. 62 in Southern Oregon
A search is underway, and Oregon State Police troopers are seeking the public’s help in finding a 33-year-old Bend man believed to have been…
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Oregon’s Consumer Cellular bought by Chicago firm; Redmond call center to stay
Consumer Cellular, founded in Portland 25 years ago, has been purchased by a Chicago private equity firm for about $2.3 billion and will continue…
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