BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents now have access to a growing network of mattress recycling options that include free drop-off for residents at two sites in the region, as the Mattress Recycling Council’s statewide Bye Bye Mattress program expands to serve more Oregon communities. These new options for recycling mattresses and box springs for free
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs kicked off its annual Membership Drive on Friday, running through the end of August. Several Oregon collaborators are helping spread the word about the Membership Drive, including Central Oregon LandWatch, Jefferson County Arts Association and Art Adventure Gallery, Jefferson County Historical Society, KWSO 91.9 FM Warm
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By Evan Watson, KGW News WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KGW) — A tribal radio station serving Central Oregon will cut services and programming after losing 40% of its annual budget in federal funding cuts to public broadcasting. KWSO 91.9 FM broadcasts from a hill on the Warm Springs Reservation, home to three Confederated Tribes. “We’re a small
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– More candidates have filed to run for four out of the five Deschutes County commissioner seats on the ballot in next May’s primary election. Two seats are currently occupied by incumbents Tony DeBone and Patti Adair, and two new seats have been added following voter approval of an expanded, five-member commission. County
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Bend, OR, August 1, 2025- This August, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is calling on men across Central Oregon to step up and make a difference in a child’s life. With over 70 boys currently waiting for a Big Brother, Big Brothers Big Sisters – a
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, August 4, the Sisters Ranger District Station will be temporarily closed for public and employee safety while construction of the new ranger station nears completion and staff relocate. The closure may remain in place through Wednesday, August 27, depending on construction and office relocation schedules. The Deschutes National Forest
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Fish play a huge role in Oregon’s culture, economy, and ecological health. People travel across the country just to cast lines in Oregon’s rivers. But changes to the climate might mean changes to your fishing trips.Local fishermen shared the importance of protecting fish passage and getting the fish upstream.Fish passage refers to the ability for
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– Hundreds of residents on the north end of Bend were advised to shelter in place and report any suspicious activity for a time Thursday evening after a man wanted on a warrant fled a traffic stop near Highway 97 and Grandview Drive, eluding a major police search that included search dogs and drones
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(Update: Adding video) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced Thursday that the following Community Project Funding requests from Oregon’s 5th District were included in the draft Fiscal Year 2026 government funding bills released by the House Appropriations Committee. The projects total over $14 million spanning across the Fifth District and include investments in clean
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of Central and Eastern Oregon beginning at 2 p.m. PDT and continuing through this evening. Heavy rainfall may result in landslides and debris flows in areas of steep terrain, as well as debris flows in and near burned areas from
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters are continuing their efforts on checking smoke reports and responding to lightning-sparked fires throughout Central Oregon, with both a red flag warning and a flash flood watch over 2024 burn scars for later Thursday. Notable fire activity includes the Kwohl Fire, Boulder Fire, and Incident 0667. Here’s Thursday’s update: The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ty Rupert was sworn in as Deschutes County sheriff Thursday morning in a packed courtroom ceremony, greeted by loud applause by family, friends and colleagues and vowing to go “in a different direction” than retiring predecessor Kent van der Kamp. “I don’t just consider you employees or friends – you’re part
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and sports leagues on Monday, Aug. 4 and Tuesday, Aug. 5 for programs in September through December. The Fall 2025 Online Playlist is available for viewing and download now. Monday, August 4, 6:00 a.m.: Recreation, enrichment and sports programs, camps and
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(Update: Clydesdales’ travel delay, downtown Redmond event canceled) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center said Wednesday it’s learned that the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales have experienced an unexpected travel delay and won’t not arrive in time for the Grand Opening Day of the 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. “While the Budweiser Clydesdales will not
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Millions of acres were burned across Oregon during the 2024 wildfire season. Six “mega-fires” (over 100,000 acres each) burned across Eastern Oregon, and the state spent nearly $350 million to put them out.
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Jobett Christine Zamora pleaded guilty to one count of custodial misconduct and received a sentence of 10 days in jail and three years’ probation for having a sexual relationship with an inmate at Deer Ridge State Prison in Madras, while working there as a contractor for Oregon Corrections Enterprises.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If variety is indeed the spice of life, you’re in for a spicy treat at this year’s 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. A good example is when our own Lynsey Harris and Dylan Anderman got to ride a pair of camels on Wedneday’s opening day
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine-Sunriver said Wednesday it’s now accepting applications for the first four affordable homes in the new Park View neighborhood in north La Pine. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 15. These homes are part of a permanent affordability model designed to help families build equity
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this week show that you really never know what a day will bring. The sheriff’s office said in a lighthearted Facebook posting Wednesday about the McGrath Road poultry encounter: “Sgt. Turk (David Turkington)
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A new fire, Incident 667, was reported late Wednesday morning southwest of Mackey Mountain in the southeast corner of Crook County.
By mid-afternoon, it was reported to be about 50 acres, according to Watch Duty.