Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — City and county officials alongside clean transportation advocates will gather in Bend on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to highlight the financial and environmental benefits of clean cars, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles. The event comes as gasoline prices in Bend average nearly $4.90 per gallon. The event is scheduled for 2
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The federal government petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday to lift an order blocking a new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rule. The emergency petition comes as a federal court considers whether to issue a preliminary injunction that would keep the regulation on hold during ongoing litigation. Oregon Attorney General Dan
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read met with Central Oregon residents during an hourlong event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County to discuss election security, voting options and ballot handling. The presentation took place as the upcoming election approaches, approximately 61 days away. The Bend gathering was
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Bend, Ore. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released annual report highlights today for the Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth program, showing continued growth in mentoring relationships for children with justice-involved family members. Based in Bend, Ore., the COPY program formed 16 new mentor matches and supported 34 total active matches during the 2025–2026 reporting period.
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CENTRAL OREGON — From early heat and limited water to fields still producing strawberries and pumpkins, harvest season is telling a different story from one Central Oregon farm to the next.At Sakari Farms, farm manager Sam Schreiner said this growing season has been tougher than most. Heat arrived early and persisted, while water availability remained
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Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has provided from Sheriff Ty Rupert concerning Wednesday’s incident:The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office wants to address a statement released by Redmond Fire regarding the September 2 incident east of Redmond and provide additional information to the community. Redmond Fire stated that “no action was taken by DCSO.” This is
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire that originated in a fifth-wheel trailer spread to a nearby commercial structure in Burns around 6:26 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Burns Fire Department command 100 and engine 101 arrived shortly after receiving the call to find flames already inside the commercial building.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 82-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after his pickup truck left the road and struck a tree northeast of Sisters, Ore., according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 2:33 p.m. to the single-vehicle crash on Wilt Road, east of Fair Mile Lane. Frank Halvorsen of Sisters was
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OREGON (KTVZ) — As the weather starts to change this week, fire officials with the Oregon Department of Forestry will be watching conditions closely. They’ll evaluate rainfall, fuel moisture and overall fire conditions to determine whether fire danger levels can be lowered. Officials say it’s still fire season, and debris burning remains prohibited. They say escaped debris
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted Marcus Brooks, the founder and executive director of the Cascade Relief Team, on two counts of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree. State officials announced Wednesday that Brooks is accused of stealing charitable donations intended to help tornado victims rebuild. The criminal indictment specifically
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lost 36% of its workforce between 2024 and 2026 under the Trump administration, according to federal staffing records obtained by a conservation advocacy group. Total agency personnel decreased from 9,957 to 6,333 employees over the two-year period. The staffing figures were obtained through Freedom of
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications have opened on a first-come, first-served basis for homes at the Antler community in Redmond. RootedHomes announced a $25,000 price reduction on selected units for eligible buyers. Antler is a mixed-income community in Redmond that includes energy-efficient homes. The development features affordable options for households earning up to 80% of
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Board of Forestry Governance Committee will meet virtually at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Members of the public can join the meeting online using the Zoom video conference information provided on the agenda. The committee’s agenda includes a board self-evaluation listed as Addendum G. As a standing
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care will host its annual Light Up A Life community bereavement event on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The gathering is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, located at 61980 Skyline Ranch Road. The event provides a space
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A screen-printing workshop inviting community members to create advocacy art is scheduled to take place in Bend on Sept. 16. The event will focus on making wearable messages while allowing participants to connect with others through the creative process. The workshop will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Alma
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a nonprofit organization, is seeking volunteers to assist with beaver habitat restoration across Central Oregon. The recruitment effort comes as the organization’s Beaver Works Oregon program expands its restoration season. The extension of the restoration season follows disruptions to previous summer projects caused by wildfires and smoke in the
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(Update: added information about Sister-Camp Sherman’s Fire Corps’ Car Seat Safety Program) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon for a child passenger safety enforcement blitz through Sept. 6. Deputies will be watching for children who are unbuckled or improperly restrained. Sheriff Ty Rupert says the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon continues to rank among the top holiday weekend destinations in the region, bringing substantial economic activity to local businesses. Over the last fiscal year, visitor spending in the city of Bend reached $408 million. Tourism serves as a major revenue generator for communities throughout Central Oregon. In addition to
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Oregon, encouraging residents across the state to take steps to prepare their families and homes for natural disasters and emergencies. The proclamation serves as a focal point for the Oregon Department of Emergency Management as it promotes emergency awareness across the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board issued safety guidelines today ahead of Labor Day weekend to help recreationists navigate hazards on state waterways. State officials are encouraging boaters and paddlers to review equipment rules, check local water levels and prepare for end-of-summer water conditions before heading out. Low water levels across the
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