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Bend teen set to become one of the first female Eagle Scouts in history

October 1, 2020 8:11 pm KTVZ

Bend 17-year-old Martha Schwarz is the last in her family to attain the Eagle Scout badge — but she’s one of the first female Eagle Scouts in…

2020 ‘mock election’ prompts concern among some Bend elementary school parents

October 1, 2020 7:15 pm KTVZ

Amid another presidential election, Ryan Gilbert of Bend is concerned about the nature of his young stepson’s exposure to politics through an online…

Bend-La Pine parents plan rally to call for return to in-person learning

October 1, 2020 5:57 pm KTVZ

Some parents in Bend-La Pine Schools want their children back in the classroom, and they’re planning to rally to make their case.…

Eugene family living in Bend trailer can return home, due to revised state eviction ban

October 1, 2020 12:30 pm KTVZ

Being able to work remotely means Joel Erickson can move his family back to Oregon after leaving four years…

Signs of recovery: Fires still being fought, but Hwy. 126E, parts of PCT, forests reopen

October 1, 2020 4:46 pm Barney Lerten

As containment figures climb on the remaining wildfires that tore through much of Oregon, there were signs Thursday of progress in recovery efforts,…

Pacific Power sued over devastating Oregon wildfires

October 1, 2020 3:21 pm The Associated Press

Three Pacific Northwest law firms have filed a class action lawsuit against Pacific Power and its parent company, claiming they failed to shut down…

Bend’s September was the warmest on record, National Weather Service says

October 1, 2020 2:09 pm Barney Lerten

In case you didn’t notice — and you probably did — Bend experienced a much warmer than normal September — a record, in fact, according to a report…

Bend woman faces drug, other charges after traffic stop in Terrebonne

October 1, 2020 1:23 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend woman suspected of returning to the area with drugs was pulled over on Highway 97 in Terrebonne and cited this week after a drug-sniffing K-9…

Oregon reports 560th COVID-19 death, 363 new cases

October 1, 2020 12:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 560, along with 363 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported…

Oregon workforce expected to grow by 9% by 2029; Central Oregon to set pace

October 1, 2020 11:09 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon’s total employment will grow by 181,800 jobs between 2019 and 2029, with Central Oregon the fastest-growing region, according to new…

Late-night fire destroys abandoned mobile home in Metolius

October 1, 2020 9:55 am Barney Lerten

An abandoned mobile home was destroyed by a fire late Wednesday night in Metolius, officials…

Oregon Employment Dept. sending out $300 a week in emergency jobless benefits

September 30, 2020 1:08 pm KTVZ

The Oregon Employment Department said it began issuing Lost Wages Assistance funds Wednesday to qualifying Oregonians who were receiving PUA benefits…

Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate faces lawsuit to be removed from ballot

September 30, 2020 11:15 pm KTVZ

Cody Boswell of Bend served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 20…

New COCC board chair Erica Skatvold has been a student, too

September 30, 2020 9:47 pm Barney Lerten

Central Oregon Community College’s board of directors recently selected Erica Skatvold of Bend to chair the 2020-21 year, a leadership post she…

High Desert Museum, Deschutes Library share $373K federal grant

September 30, 2020 9:35 am KTVZ News Partners

The High Desert Museum and Deschutes Public Library System announced Wednesday they have received a $373,413 Institute of Museum and Library Services…