Hoodoo cracks down on face mask requirement; could suspend passes, lift tickets
Hoodoo Ski Area said Wednesday it may suspend the season passes or lift tickets of skiers or snowboarders who refuse to properly wear face masks in…
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Oregon National Guard activated for possible state Capitol protests
Gov. Kate Brown has activated the Oregon National Guard because of possible violence at the state Capitol and elsewhere following the violent…
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NW storm kills 1, causes damage, outages; downed trees, lines shut Hwy. 26
A powerful wind storm rolled through the Pacific Northwest overnight, killing at least one person and leaving a trail of damage — including nearly…
Continue ReadingOregon hopes to launch COVID-19 exposure notification app in near future
PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Like Washington, Oregon is hoping to launch a COVID-19 exposure notification app in the near…
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How are Central Oregon’s drought and reservoir water levels faring?
Half of Central Oregon is in extreme drought, the other half is in a severe…
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As Bend La-Pine Schools eye in-person return, parents, teachers are divided
According to Bend La-Pine Schools’ return to in-person instruction plan, students could make their way back to the classrooms by Jan. 25th for…
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Redmond councilors urge Gov. Brown to let businesses reopen, as schools are
After making several changes, Redmond city councilors voted 5-2 Tuesday evening to send a letter to Gov. Kate Brown, urging her to give businesses in…
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Oregon reports daily record-tying 54 COVID-19 deaths, including 6 in C. Oregon
There are 54 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, tying the daily record and raising the state’s death toll to 1,667, the Oregon Health Authority…
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DA: Madras police sergeant was justified in firing dozen shots as driver approached
A Madras police sergeant was justified in firing a dozen shots into the windshield of an oncoming driver, who received only minor injuries, because…
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OSU experts: Lack of personnel among challenges in Oregon’s vaccine rollout
Oregon State University hosted an expert panel Tuesday to address various aspects of Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, which like much of the nation…
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Vulgar messages scrawled on car during family’s Mt. Bachelor visit
On Saturday, 11-year Bend resident Natalie Raymond took her children, ages 5 and 12, up to Mt. Bachelor for a fun day on the slopes. It was a special…
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Deschutes County first responders wrap up COVID-19 vaccinations
Deschutes County first responders wrap up COVID-19…
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Human remains discovered in remote area of Warm Springs Indian Reservation
Someone salvaging wood from an old dock in a remote area of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation on Monday discovered a human skull, part of remains…
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Gov. Brown announces plans to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to all seniors
Based on updated guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gov. Kate Brown announced late Tuesday that Oregon will be…
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CRR saloon owner recovering after battle with COVID-19, brain aneurysm
Nearly two months after being hospitalized with a brain aneurysm and COVID-19, the Big Dog Saloon’s “Big Dog,” Randy Knight, is back at his namesake…
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Gov. Brown announces county risk level updates; no changes in C. Oregon
Gov. Kate Brown announced updates Tuesday to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
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Bend’s new WinCo Foods supermarket sets Feb. 1 opening date
In an announcement many bargain-hunting Bend grocery shoppers have been anxiously awaiting, Boise-based WinCo Foods has set a Feb. 1 opening date…
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Deschutes County SO warns of aggressive ‘jury duty’ scam caller seeking money
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warned the public Tuesday of the latest rash of a familiar phone scam in which an aggressive caller claims to…
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Ore. employers can require COVID-19 vaccinations, with some exceptions, state says
Oregon employers can require workers to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, once they are available, with some exceptions, the state Bureau of Labor and…
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Bend Christmas Day assault victim dies; family awaits autopsy for answers
In the early morning hours of Sunday, Daphne Banks took her last breath.…
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