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Juniper Ridge Taylor Brooks land purchase

Developer Taylor Brooks buys nearly 75 acres at Bend’s Juniper Ridge industrial property, lands first business

December 9, 2025 7:18 pm Barney Lerten

UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks announced Tuesday that a wholly owned subsidiary recently bought about 75 acres at the city of Bend’s Juniper Ridge industrial property and has landed its first customer: Mike’s Fence Center. TB Bend Land Company LLC purchased Juniper Ridge Large Lot 5, a 74.5-acre industrially zoned parcel, from the

Plea entry for Redmond woman accused of fatally stabbing mother delayed following mentally fit ruling

December 8, 2025 6:21 pm Claire Elmer

A Deschutes County judge has ruled that Redmond murder suspect Jessica Andersch is now mentally fit to aid and assist in her own defense, clearing the way for her to enter a plea.

Deschutes commissioner district proposed map

Deschutes County commissioners plan two January public hearings on proposed five-district map

December 9, 2025 6:01 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday it will host two public hearings in January to gather feedback on the five-commissioner district map recommended by the Deschutes Map Advisory Committee (DMAC). Evening Hearing: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Daytime Hearing: Wednesday, Jan. 21, during the BOCC’s weekly meeting, starting at 9 a.m.

UPDATE: Molalla teen believed to be in danger has been found; officials said earlier he could be in Bend area

December 9, 2025 11:06 am KTVZ

The Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, said late Tuesday it was thankful for the community support and had located a 15-year-old in foster care who went missing from Molalla and was believed to be in danger, and may have been in the Bend area.

Sunriver traffic report: Elk on the move

December 9, 2025 3:45 pm KTVZ

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Paul Evenson shared another Sunriver traffic report with us on Tuesday. He said these elk were on the move Tuesday morning, no doubt taking advantage of the unusually mild winter weather to do some traveling.

Redmond man allegedly steals front loader from construction site, uses it to ram a family member’s SUV

December 9, 2025 3:08 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies answered an unusual call Monday night just west of Redmond that sounded more like a scene from an action movie than a typical family dispute, authorities said. Shortly before 8 p.m., 911 dispatchers got a call from a resident on NW Norse Way, saying

Crooked River Ranch man arrested in Halloween holdup at gunpoint of Redmond cafe

November 2, 2025 9:37 pm KTVZ

A suspect in the Halloween night holdup at gunpoint of Sassy’s Cafe in Redmond has been arrested at his home in Crooked River Ranch, police said Tuesday.

UPDATE: Bend Police Department reports missing 17-year-old has been found

December 9, 2025 9:36 am KTVZ - News Team

The Bend Police Department reported Tuesday afternoon that a missing/runaway 17-year-old, Karter William Cash Novacoff, “has been located and is no longer considered missing.”

Deschutes National Forest will allow Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on over 160 miles of mountain bike trails

December 9, 2025 12:44 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest has finalized its plan to allow Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on most than 160 miles of mountain bike trails for much of the year, except for winter. The forest announced Tuesday it has signed the final decision on the Class 1, Pedal Assist E-bikes on Select Trails located on

Grieving Crook County community comes together, holds candlelight vigil in wake of tragic crash

December 9, 2025 11:51 am Tracee Tuesday

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grieving and supportive Central Oregon community came together Monday evening to support two families after tragedy struck two teens who both attended Crook County High School, over the weekend. A public vigil was held at Crook County High School to honor 15-year-old Tyler Maxey, who died in a motorcycle crash

DCSO asks for public participation in natural disaster impact survey

December 9, 2025 5:49 am KTVZ - News Team

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to take part in a short, confidential survey to help inform how the county might reduce the impact from natural disasters. The survey is part of a larger effort to update the county’s natural hazards mitigation plan, which focuses on

La Pine-area man accused of hitting dog with shovel under community restoration conditions, review hearing set

November 3, 2025 2:49 pm Barney Lerten, Claire Elmer

A La Pine-area man accused of hitting his dog with a shovel was back in a Deschutes County courtroom this week for another hearing on whether he is mentally fit to stand trial in his animal abuse case.

Downtown Bend lights up for the holidays with annual Christmas tree lighting event

December 7, 2025 12:53 pm Claire Elmer

Downtown Bend kicked off the holiday season this weekend with one of the community’s favorite traditions: the annual Christmas tree lighting in the heart of downtown.

“It was awesome”: Crowds gather in downtown for Bend’s Christmas Parade

December 6, 2025 5:48 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The holiday season is in full swing, and Saturday’s Holiday Parade drew crowds from across Bend to celebrate together. Hundreds of people lined the streets as over 90 different groups celebrated their organization and the holidays. Groups ranged from news stations like KTVZ to Schools and even the Raiders fan group.

The Taizé community rebuilds after Covid-19 pandemic

December 4, 2025 9:21 pm KTVZ

(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some community members still feel the effects of the covid pandemic – including the Taizé community. Now they say they are ready to rebuild. Taizé is a style of worship dating back to France at the end of World War Two. The community in Bend has been around for

Hot ashes ignite SW Bend shed fire; quick 911 call, fast firefighter attack keep flames from reaching nearby homes

December 4, 2025 6:57 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fast firefighter response kept a garden shed fire – sparked by disposed-of hot ashes – from reaching nearby homes in a southwest Bend neighborhood Thursday morning. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were called out around 11 a.m. to the structure fire near homes in the 61000 block of Chuckanut Drive,

‘It’s not a moral failing’: Central Oregon expert offers holiday mental health and recovery tips

December 4, 2025 11:13 am Claire Elmer

The holidays are often portrayed as cheerful and comforting — but for many people in recovery, the season can be one of the toughest stretches of the year. Mental-health experts warn that loneliness, grief, and family stress can quietly escalate during the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

New Shevlin Crossing tenant brings first-in-Oregon advanced breast screening technology

December 4, 2025 6:22 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Taylor Brooks has just announced that Perk Imaging has signed a lease for Shevlin Crossing Building B, introducing an advanced new option in breast screening to Central Oregon. Perk Imaging will offer the QT Scan, a state-of-the-art, non-invasive breast imaging technology that is radiation-free, contrast-free, compression-free, and completely painless, according to

Crowd pleasers: Central Oregon Mastersingers perform a medley of holiday tunes at downtown Bend Library

December 4, 2025 6:03 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Mastersingers put on a free performance at the downtown Bend library Thursday afternoon. This is a group of highly skilled singers from various ensembles from across Oregon. And while they’ve sung in many prestigious venues, including the Vatican, they were more than happy to sign some holiday

Redmond’s AccuAir Heating and Cooling wins Better Business Bureau’s Oregon Torch Award for Ethics

December 4, 2025 5:33 pm KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AccuAir Heating and Cooling, based in Redmond, has been named the winner of the 2025 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics for the state of Oregon. The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is the most prestigious honor the Better Business Bureau Foundation bestows on businesses operating within its eight-state service

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