Central Oregon Archives

Prineville woman killed in 2-vehicle crash in Corvallis; 4 others injured

July 11, 2023 4:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

Corvallis police have identified a 65-year-old Prineville woman who was killed in a crash last week that also injured four other…

OSP identifies two drivers killed in weekend head-on crash on Hwy. 26 on Warm Springs Reservation

July 8, 2023 6:23 pm Barney Lerten

Oregon State Police on Tuesday released the victims’ names and more details about a head-on crash of an SUV and van on U.S. Highway 26 Saturday…

Oregon housing agency approves $8.3 million in funding for College View Apartments in NW Bend

July 11, 2023 1:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Housing Stability Council announced Tuesday it has approved $103.5 million in Local Innovation Fast Track (LIFT) funding to go to 10…

Deschutes County commissioners plan hearing, appear ready to sharply limit housing at any new destination resorts

July 10, 2023 11:58 am KTVZ

Deschutes County commissioners had staff preparation Monday afternoon for a public hearing set for Wednesday on rules that would not allow new…

New Gilliam County wildfire quickly grows to 3,500 acres; Highway 206 reopens

July 6, 2023 9:54 pm Barney Lerten

A new wildfire Monday afternoon in Gilliam County quickly grew to 3,500 acres and threatened to jump a state highway, prompting its closure for a…

Bend woman launches petition drive, urges lawmakers to require use of helmets by young horseback riders

July 11, 2023 9:55 am KTVZ News Partners

A Bend woman launched a petition drive Monday, urging Oregon lawmakers to require the use of helmets by children taking part in horseback-riding…

August expected to bring drier conditions, increase fire risk; here’s how C.O. fire officials have prepared

July 10, 2023 11:06 am KTVZ

Wildfire season has clearly arrived in Central Oregon, with plenty of hot, dry and windy weather behind us — and ahead of us.…

Two motorcycle riders seriously injured in crash into tree, barbed wire fence north of Prineville

July 10, 2023 3:47 pm KTVZ News Partners

A motorcycle operator and passenger were seriously injured in a crash into a tree and barbed wire fence north of Prineville late Sunday afternoon,…

Oregon Air National Guard to host, conduct air combat training off coast, in E. Oregon this week

July 10, 2023 11:54 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing is hosting Strike Fighter Squadron 136 “Knighthawks” out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, California,…

Jamie McLeod-Skinner announces new House bid, seeks Nov. 2024 rematch with Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer

July 10, 2023 9:17 am KTVZ News Partners

Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner formally launched her 2024 campaign for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District Monday “to defeat Republican Rep. Lori…

Bend mom and ‘amazing’ son find third ‘Hidden Bottle Hunt’ prize at Peter Skene Ogden Viewpoint off Hwy. 97

July 8, 2023 11:55 pm KTVZ

Crystal Roberts of Bend, along with her 11-year-old son, Levi, found the third of six hidden bottles for the Oregon Beverage Recycling…

Gusty winds send carport, shed flying on Tumalo Road property, sparking power line arc, fire

July 8, 2023 11:13 pm KTVZ News Partners

Winds gusting to 30 mph blew a carport 50 feet away and a shed about 20 feet in the air and into power lines on a Tumalo Road property Saturday…

Young group ‘Rapport’ on road trip brings love of music to dining seniors at Bend Senior Services Center

July 7, 2023 10:29 am KTVZ

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a concert of visiting young musicians for dining area seniors Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior…

‘The right time’: Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson to retire at end of term, backs Capt. William Bailey as successor

July 7, 2023 1:36 pm KTVZ, Barney Lerten

After 30 years with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, including the last eight as sheriff, Shane Nelson announced Friday that he will retire…

Allergic reaction caused by parasites draws renewed attention to a rash called ‘swimmer’s itch’

July 7, 2023 11:20 am KTVZ

There’s quite a lot of water activities in Central Oregon, and that can come with a lot of warnings, including one about something called “swimmer’s…

Slight chance for thunderstorms heading into Saturday and staying warm

July 7, 2023 5:53 am KTVZ

Happy Friday! Central Oregon is staying hot as we head into the weekend. Friday temperatures will be in the mid-80s to mid-90s. Overnight, the region…

Fixing potholes: Deschutes County awards Butler Market Road paving contract; Bend also tackling issues

July 6, 2023 11:26 am KTVZ

Deschutes County commissioners approved a $1.49 million contract Wednesday to pave Butler Market Road sooner than expected, due to potholes that have…