Central Oregon Archives

DCSO joins US Marshals in ‘Operation Trick or Treat 2’ nationwide sex offender compliance effort, makes 4 arrests

November 21, 2024 3:46 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit recently partnered with the U.S. Marshals…

No longer seasonal: Alaska Airlines resuming year-round daily Redmond-Portland flights

November 21, 2024 2:16 pm KTVZ news sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air has modified its service between Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and Portland International…

Bend city councilors adopt new development rules that mirror new state laws, encourage more new housing

November 21, 2024 11:46 am Barney Lerten

Staff, councilors seek to assure the goal is not to put housing on existing parks BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After diving deep into complex land-use laws…

Oregon’s school attendance inches up as more ninth-graders are on track to graduate on time, new data reveals

November 21, 2024 11:01 am KTVZ news sources

Following steep declines in school attendance in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, Oregon students are slowly beginning to show up more…

Sad Redmond reminder: Downtown ice rink won’t reopen this winter, but efforts continue on a replacement

November 21, 2024 12:28 pm KTVZ news sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Downtown Redmond Ice Skate Rink will not open for the 2024-25 season, the city reminded Thursday. A series of costly…

What will change in Bend’s proposed parking code, and how would it affect the houseless?

November 15, 2024 3:31 pm Isabella Warren

(Update: Isabella Warren with a report tonight at Five) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Bend said last Friday it is updating its parking code to be…

City of Madras celebrates grand opening of Initiative Brewing, largest redevelopment-funded project to date

November 21, 2024 1:50 pm KTVZ news sources

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Madras said Thursday it’s proud to announce the grand opening of Initiative Brewing, an exciting addition to our…

Deschutes National Forest’s four wildlife winter range closures go into effect Dec. 1

November 21, 2024 1:29 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Sunday, December 1, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical…

Among Bend City Council Work Session agenda items was the UGB Expansion: Senate Bill 1537

November 20, 2024 7:52 pm Tracee Tuesday

(update: adding video; Bend City Councilor-Elect Steve Platt says current affordable housing plan won’t cover middle income residents at a 60% AMI…

Winds spark NW Prineville fire; chicken coop, storage building burn but home spared, no people or pets hurt

November 20, 2024 6:49 pm Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Strong winds caused a fire early Wednesday that burned a small chicken coop and a nearby storage building in northwest…

Bend’s Hiatus Homes introduces ‘Twinhomes’ concept to fill ‘missing middle’ need in era of smaller families

November 19, 2024 4:19 pm KTVZ news sources

(Update: Adding video, comments from staff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new type of housing development is coming to northeast Bend, employing a…

Washington teen arrested on felony charges of ‘swatting’ calls to police agencies across US, including Prineville

November 20, 2024 4:13 pm KTVZ news sources

LEWISTON, Idaho (KTVZ) – A 15-year-old Garfield, Washington boy was arrested last week on a Nez Perce County, Idaho felony arrest warrant, accused of…

BLM sets aside more than 4,000 acres south of Redmond during review of proposed solar project

November 20, 2024 3:48 pm Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday it is temporarily setting aside about 4,037 acres of public lands…

C.O.’s stormy aftermath: Airborne shed took out 10 Madras power poles and lines; teepee shredded, portable toilet tossed

November 19, 2024 10:35 pm Barney Lerten

U.S. Highway 26 reopened just north of Madras Wednesday morning, but ODOT advised drivers to still expect slow traffic after an outdoor carport…

Firefighters to continue pile burning work west of Phil’s Trailhead, south of Skyliners Road

November 20, 2024 1:49 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct up to 244 acres of pile burning operations this week just…

Former Deer Ridge prison inmate files federal lawsuit against prison doctor, alleging sexual abuse

November 20, 2024 9:31 am KTVZ news sources

By Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital Chronicle This story contains details of a sexual assault. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former Oregon inmate filed a federal…

New 131-room Cambria Hotel to take shape near Bend’s Old Mill District; condos, two other hotels also on the way

November 19, 2024 1:34 pm KTVZ news sources

Ground will be broken soon for another new hotel near Bend’s Old Mill District, one of several new Cambria Hotels recently opening or being built by…

Humane Society of Central Oregon offers tips to keep pets safe during high winds and stormy weather

November 19, 2024 9:10 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon said Tuesday it would like to offer pet safety tips for the high winds hitting our area…

Kids’ lemonade stand sparks a big-time donation to the Deschutes Land Trust – and a big lesson for the grandkids

November 19, 2024 11:18 am Kelsey McGee

(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, grandparent, Deschutes Land Trust) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend nonprofit got a generous donation in a…

If there’s a power outage in your area of the High Desert, here’s where to look online for the latest updates

November 19, 2024 3:30 pm KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As a strong storm brings high winds and potential power outages to the High Desert, there are places online to track the latest…