Federal agents to pull back in Portland, but will stay on standby
Some federal officers guarding a U.S. courthouse that’s been targeted during violent protests in Portland will leave in the next 24 hours, Oregon…
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Oregon reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 304 new cases, 24 in Central Oregon
COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 311, along with 304 new cases, 24 of them in Central Oregon,…
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Escaped campfire sparks small brush fire in Bend river canyon
An escaped campfire in a transient camp area sparked a small brush fire Wednesday afternoon in the Deschutes River Canyon south of The Riverhouse…
Continue ReadingGov. Brown announces phased withdrawal of federal officers from Portland
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that federal officials have agreed to remove their officers deployed to defend the downtown Portland…
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Wyden, Merkley press feds to improve hemp farming rules
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., asked federal officials Wednesday to change costly and confusing rules for farmers in Oregon and…
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Experienced Wash. climber killed in 600-foot fall from glacier on Mount Jefferson
Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday identified an experienced climber from Kennewick, Wash., who slipped and fell hundreds of feet to…
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Watch live: Tech executives appear at House hearing
Facebook, Amazon, Apple and Google executives testify at House…
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ODA proposes new rules limiting use of insecticide
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture convened a stakeholder workgroup that has developed new rules that reduce the unique risk…
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State adopts rules to develop more duplexes in single-family zones
The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission has adopted a model housing code and administrative rules to guide the development of…
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C.O. students may not get back to classrooms this fall
Under new COVID-19 metrics released Tuesday, students in most Oregon counties may not be able to return to their classrooms this fall, officials…
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Rethink Waste Program offers free presentations on waste prevention, reduction
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, waste and recycling operations are continuing in most parts of the country. With the exception…
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Volunteers in Medicine Clinic patient tells her COVID-19 story
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year, Elena began to develop issues with her eyes. Her eye pressure worsened over time and she developed blurred vision,…
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City of Bend seeks public input on new ‘Core Area’ urban renewal plan
The city of Bend has sent out citywide notices as it seeks public input on a proposed core area tax increment finance plan for future development…
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Cascade Chute Out: Central Oregon pro rodeos team up for unique fall event
The High Desert Stampede, Sisters Rodeo and Crooked River Roundup committees announced Tuesday they have joined with Bridwell Pro Rodeos and the…
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La Pine ‘Victory Garden’ helps community during pandemic
It’s the first harvest of vegetables for the season in La…
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‘Go Back Home’ notes left on parked cars in Bend
Vehicles with out-of-state license plates in Bend have had anonymous notes left on the windshield, urging them to “Go Back…
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Three suspicious La Pine-area wildfires investigated as arson; tips sought
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officials sought help from the public Tuesday as they investigate as possible arson three suspicious wildfires in…
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Swim lessons return in August at Bend’s Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
August will bring back swim lessons at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center. The popular programs have been on hiatus since mid-March and will resume,…
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Bend man charged with spewing pickup exhaust at rally in ‘rolling coal’ incident
A 20-year-old Bend man was charged Tuesday with two counts of harassment, accused of accelerating his pickup truck past a May 30 Black Lives Matter…
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Prineville man sentenced to 25 years in prison for abuse
A 23-year-old Prineville man has received a 25-year prison sentence for after pleading guilty to sex abuse charges, Crook County District Attorney…
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