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Month: September 2025

Problem Solvers: Longstanding Bend homeless camp highlights clash between addiction, enforcement, and compassion

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-standing homeless camp at Second Street and DeKalb Avenue continues to spark frustration among nearby workers and concern from city officials, as drug use, mental health crises, and ongoing cleanup efforts collide with calls for more lasting solutions. Many of the encampment residents are locals, including Brittany,

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DCSO releases results of “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office participated in a national campaign over the Labor Day weekend, addressing reckless driving and identifying non-sober drivers. Below is the full press release and results: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Target Team (CATT) participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign over Labor

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