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Bald eagle post-surgery care Think Wild Central Oregon

Seriously injured bald eagle found in Powell Butte, recovering after life-saving surgery at Bend’s Think Wild

April 2, 2025 3:25 pm Barney Lerten

(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Bend’s wildlife hospital, said Wednesday it’s optimistic about the recovery of a young…

Burns-area residents warned to avoid contact with contaminated floodwaters

April 2, 2025 11:20 am Barney Lerten

BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — While officials say drinking water in the flood-stricken Burns area remains safe to use, they are also warning residents to…

Central Oregon unemployment rates February 2025

Central Oregon adds more jobs in February; unemployment rates hold steady

April 1, 2025 2:00 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw little change in Central Oregon this February, the Oregon Employment Department…

‘We’ve got to get moving’: Efforts to site new Deschutes County landfill resume after talks on top pick fall through

April 1, 2025 11:25 am KTVZ

Negotiations began nearly a year ago between Deschutes County and Hooker Creek on future use of the Moon Pit mine site for a new county landfill. But…

More than 11,000 Pacific Power customers have service restored after hour-long outage; cause determined

April 1, 2025 12:12 pm Barney Lerten

A utility maintenance crew accidentally caused a widespread Central Oregon power outage late Tuesday morning, knocking out service for about an hour…

OSP identifies Crescent man killed in Highway 97 crash; family mourns the loss of a ‘wonderful man with a big heart’

March 31, 2025 9:55 am Barney Lerten

Oregon State Police on Tuesday identified a Crescent man who was killed when he lost control of his car on icy Highway 97 south of La Pine and…

Rep. Bynum, Senator Merkley introduce bill to continue federal funding for Deschutes River Conservancy

April 1, 2025 10:32 am Barney Lerten

ep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., and Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced on Tuesday the Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025. The…

Deschutes Swift Water Rescue Team Burns flooding

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Swift Water Rescue Team checking flooded Burns homes, evacuating trapped residents

April 1, 2025 10:56 am Barney Lerten

BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Swift Water Rescue Team has been busy since arriving in flood-stricken Burns, checking on…

Peaceful Presence Project announces Connection Cafés, a welcoming space to talk about illness, death and grief

March 31, 2025 6:45 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Peaceful Presence Project, a nonprofit that reimagines and transforms the way communities talk about, plan for, and…

Deschutes County commissioners decide to create a citizen districting committee for commission expansion

March 31, 2025 11:09 am KTVZ

Nearly five months after Deschutes County voters approved a measure to expand the Board of County Commissioners from three to five, the three…

Looking forward: COCC’s Preview Day to host hundreds of high schoolers

March 31, 2025 5:40 pm Barney Lerten

(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of high schoolers from across the state are expected at Central Oregon Community College’s…

Springtime brings major preparation for Hayden Homes Amphitheater ahead of busy summer concert season

March 31, 2025 5:34 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Hayden Homes Amphitheater is preparing for one of the busiest times of the year: summer concert season. This year touts nearly 50…

Smith Rock rescues Deschutes County SAR Foundation

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue assists injured, lost Smith Rock hikers in separate incidents

March 31, 2025 5:21 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers responded to help an…

The Giving Plate hosts Easter Basket Drive: You can help spread joy to local children

March 31, 2025 4:19 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate, a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to compassionate food relief, is calling on the Bend community to…

RootedHomes opens lottery for Rooted at 19th affordable Net Zero homes in Redmond

March 31, 2025 2:25 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery. This unique opportunity allows…

Analysis finds growing health care, biotech sectors are critical for Bend’s economy over the next 20 years

March 31, 2025 12:38 pm Barney Lerten

A new analysis conducted for the city of Bend shows planning for growth in sectors like health care and biotech-related fields will be critical in…

One night only: Comedian, former Daily Show host Trevor Noah plans special performance in Bend

March 31, 2025 10:26 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trevor Noah, the Emmy-winning comedian and former host of The Daily Show, has announced a special performance in Bend this…

Governor Tina Kotek has issued an emergency declaration for Harney County due to severe flooding

March 30, 2025 1:30 am Tracee Tuesday

BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flooding in Harney County has prompted Governor Tina Kotek to declare an emergency for the area. Evacuation notices have been…

Humane Society of Central Oregon Responds to Urgent Dog Surrender Bend, OR (March 27, 2025) – In a major coordinated effort with the Klamath County Sheriff’s Department and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control, the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) is currently addressing the surrender of over 30 dogs from a property south of La Pine. The dogs, ranging from young puppies to senior dogs, are suffering from various health issues, including malnourishment, significant injuries, and chronic disease. This urgent circumstance has put a strain on the resources of the shelter, which is at full capacity for dogs. With an ongoing effort to care for and manage this large intake of dogs, HSCO is calling for community support: Adoptions: Visit the shelter to adopt one of our currently available dogs, helping free up resources for incoming animals. All available animals are listed at hsco.org/adopt. Fostering: We are in need of short-term foster care for young and senior dogs. Donations: Many of the animals will need ongoing medical treatment and long-term care requiring significant funding. Secure donations can be made directly at hsco.org/donate. Executive Director’s Statement: Amber Kostoff, Executive Director of HSCO, says, "Right now, our top priority is giving these animals the medical care they urgently need. We’re calling on our community for help: adopt, foster, or donate. Your support will help ensure these animals get the care they need.” About the Dogs and Care Efforts: The surrendered animals are receiving comprehensive medical assessments and treatments from HSCO’s veterinary team. The dogs will become available as they are medically cleared and have been spayed or neutered. When the dogs become available for adoption, they will be listed on HSCO’s website: hsco.org.

La Pine-area woman facing 69 animal neglect charges; 18 of the surrendered dogs brought to HSCO in Bend

March 28, 2025 11:09 am Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

A woman was cited on 69 counts of first-degree animal neglect after surrendering dozens of dogs from her property south of La Pine, Klamath County…

South Deschutes County man arrested on charges of posing as a minor online to receive explicit images of girls

March 28, 2025 1:48 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 51-year-old south Deschutes County resident has been arrested and indicted on nine felony counts of encouraging child sex…

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