BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging residents to get their homes ready for wildfire season and take advantage of the free yard debris drop-off events offered each year through the FireFree program. The county noted that during a wildfire, most homes are lost when falling embers smolder and ignite dry, vulnerable areas around
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More than 100 Central Oregon Community College classified workers “resoundingly” approved a new three-year contact Wednesday that includes raises of up to 28%, averting a first-ever strike that would have begun early Thursday, union leaders said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thursday is a Local Alert Weather Day mainly for possible travel impacts. We’re not expecting much snow on the High Desert, but a few slick spots are possible early after overnight snow showers. The bigger impacts will stay in the mountains. A Winter Storm Warning remains in place until 5 PM
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wine-growing regions around the world are being affected by rising temperatures, but not all in the same way. Some established regions are being pushed beyond their ideal growing conditions, while cooler areas are becoming more suitable for producing wine grapes. Greg Jones, an atmospheric scientist and wine climatologist who has studied
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department will launch an automated traffic enforcement program starting April 15. The initiative begins with a 30-day warning period at three intersections selected for high crash rates and community safety concerns. The program is designed to reduce motor vehicle crashes and increase safety
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s good news this morning–and it has to do with all of the winter weather we’ve been seeing this week. Mt. Bachelor received nine inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. From the resort’s Mountain Report, “Old Man Winter really came through for us this time, bringing 9” of blower
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voter information pamphlets for the upcoming May primary election are expected to arrive in mailboxes between April 22 and April 29. The materials include information on statewide races, a gas tax and local measures. The primary election features a variety of contests and issues for voters to consider. While the pamphlets
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a telephone scam targeting Central Oregon residents. Scammers are claiming to be deputies and threatening victims with arrest for allegedly missing jury duty. According to a local viewer that KTVZ News spoke to today, an unknown caller claimed a payment of up
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is considering two proposals to change school attendance boundary lines following a 2% growth in student population over the last two years. The district is the only one among the state’s 20 largest to see an increase in enrollment. Enrollment Growth Exceeds Capacity The growth has pushed
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Winston is in the third grade at John Tuck Elementary School in Redmond and is a fan of mathematics. Math is such a great subject to enjoy, especially if you are heading into a career in meteorology. Each morning Winston finds out the weather forecast and then presents that information to his mother. He has
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire possibly tied to a battery bank from solar panels heavily damaged a La Pine home Wednesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. The fire that began in the home’s laundry room and began to spread was reported around 12:15 p.m. in the 16000 block of Buena Vista Drive.
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Senator Ron Wyden joined KTVZ’s 5 PM broadcast for a LIVE in-studio interview. You’ll see it in the next slide above, or embedded in the article below. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local and state leaders gathered at Bend City Hall Wednesday afternoon alongside U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden to push back against federal efforts they say
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend said Wednesday it has partnered with KultureCity, a national nonprofit advancing sensory accessibility and inclusion, to become a certified “Sensory Inclusive” organization at its downtown visitor center. The organization said that means the Bend Visitor Center is better prepared to serve people with sensory sensitivities and invisible disabilities, including autism,
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor received 6 inches of snow over the past week, with forecasts calling for up to 7-10 inches of additional accumulation by Thursday afternoon. Our Chief Meteorologist John Carroll is tracking a Winter Weather Warning and has enacted two Local Alert Weather Days for the impactful snowfall ahead. He
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing and Bend YIMBY will host an all-coalition meeting on April 2 in Bend to discuss housing development strategies and prepare for an upcoming candidate forum. The meeting will take place at 4 p.m. at The Barrel Room at UPP Liquids, located at 550 SW Industrial Way. The
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation began overnight construction on U.S. 20 in Sisters on March 29 to upgrade curb ramps and pedestrian crossings. The project aims to bring the infrastructure into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. These improvements are designed to make it easier and safer for people walking
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Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with some of the people who help make the High Desert Stampede possible. Tune in for more Thursday on KTVZ News at 4:00 p.m. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Stampede has returned for its ninth year at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Ore. The
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras city councilors voted unanimously Tuesday evening to appoint David Clyne as new interim city administrator, expressing confidence in his abilities to help solve the city’s recent leadership struggles. The city’s employment agreement with Clyne, who most recently served as city administrator in Independence, Oregon, will be effective next Monday, April
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