Central Oregon Archives

Oregon reaches Big Ten title game by refusing to focus on the ‘fiction’ of the future

December 1, 2024 2:34 pm The Associated Press

AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon hasn’t gotten this far by wish-casting about outcomes in its first Big Ten season. As quarterback…

Mt. Bachelor’s snowiest November in 26 years paves the way for full operations; Hoodoo also opening Friday

November 27, 2024 2:01 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After experiencing its snowiest November since 1998, Mt. Bachelor will commence daily operations on Friday under sunny skies,…

‘Black Fur-day has been amazing’: Humane Society of C.O. sends animals to loving homes

November 30, 2024 9:55 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, possible adopters) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Animals at the Humane Society of Central Oregon were…

US Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s pick for labor secretary, says she received bomb threat

November 27, 2024 4:13 pm KTVZ News Partners

By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle OREGON CITY, (KTVZ) — The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that it responded to a…

Summit High staff, including principal, to join ‘Mean Girls’ production on stage

November 27, 2024 11:40 am Jillian Fortner

(update: adding videos, comments from cast and Summit principal) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Summit High School Theatre Company is bringing all the…

‘We are incredibly grateful’: Shepherd’s House hosts Thanksgiving dinners in Bend and Redmond

November 27, 2024 11:07 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, shelter users) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center hosted their own…

Travelers met with less busy Redmond Airport on busiest travel day of the year

November 27, 2024 10:39 am KTVZ

Late travelers were flying into Redmond Airport Wednesday for their Thanksgiving plans. It’s considered the busiest travel day of the year – both…

Central Oregon Girl Scouts making an impact amid troop leader shortage

November 29, 2024 3:09 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Girl Scouts Laina and Kassidie are making their impact on the Central Oregon community. “It really means to me that I am helping…

What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2024

November 27, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Many Americans spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones over a home-cooked meal. But some may also…

Bend’s Think Wild, coast wildlife center team up to rescue, rehab, release two rescued river otters back into the wild

November 25, 2024 6:08 pm KTVZ News Partners

Think Wild and Wildlife Center of the North Coast said Monday they are excited to announce the release in Central Oregon of two orphaned North…

‘We feel a lot safer’: La Pine residents share gratitude as local partnership continues to remove encampments

November 26, 2024 11:58 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right next to Doug Young’s home in La Pine lay miles of BLM-owned land, but…

BLM’s Prineville District plans pile burning in Cline Buttes area west of Tumalo

November 26, 2024 1:15 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fuels specialists with the Bureau of Land Management Prineville District are getting ready to begin pile burning in the…

‘I definitely am looking forward to Santaland’: Old Mill District begins preparations for Santa’s arrival

November 26, 2024 11:09 am KTVZ

Bend’s Old Mill District is gearing up for Christmas fun, with a big celebration the day after Thanksgiving. Santa will be swapping his sleigh and…

‘We probably wouldn’t have moved’: Redmond family urges renters to be cautious after challenging experience

November 25, 2024 10:55 am KTVZ

In October, NewsChannel 21 spoke with a Redmond family about their experience living at the RedPoint…

Don’t store your turkey in the snow: Deschutes County Environmental Health offers tips for safe holiday cooking

November 25, 2024 4:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County Environmental Health is encouraging cooks to keep food safety in mind as they prepare their holiday feasts this year. Food poisoning…

Big Thanksgiving travel week begins: How Bend people, businesses are spending their time for the holiday

November 25, 2024 10:46 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from visitors, residents and businesses) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Businesses in Bend’s Old Mill District are seeing an…

Second suspect appears in court, not-guilty pleas entered in 2022 kidnapping, fatal shooting of Madras man

November 24, 2024 12:52 pm Barney Lerten

A Madras man who was serving time in a California prison on drug crimes has been returned to Central Oregon to face murder, kidnap and other charges,…