‘Help prevent tragedies’: Deschutes County Deputies increase DUI patrols for the holidays
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols across Central Oregon this holiday season as part of the…
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One Class At a Time: Local art organization keeps creativity alive for Redmond elementary students
In Redmond, a community-backed arts effort is stepping up where school budgets fall short. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, student-centered…
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Step into 2026: Free First Day hikes offered Jan. 1 at 25 state parks; here’s info on the four local outings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks…
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Deschutes National Forest advances plans for a 10-foot-wide paved path between Bend and Lava Lands Visitor Center
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday that it has chosen a preferred alternative for ia nearly…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Lt. Nathan Garibay honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Sheriffs’ Association
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that Lt. Nathan Garibay was formally recognized with a Lifetime…
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UPDATE: Sisters restaurant shooting suspect charged with attempted murder, assault; bail set at $500K
A Deschutes County judge set bail at $500,000 Wednesday for a Redmond man facing attempted murder, assault and other charges, accused of using a…
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Update: Driver cited after crash that closed U.S. Highway 20 near Suttle Lake
A driver received minor injuries and was cited after a single-vehicle crash that closed U.S. Highway 20 near Suttle Lake late Tuesday night, Oregon…
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UPDATE: OSP identifies Bend driver, 79, killed in Highway 97 crash south of Redmond
Oregon State Police on Wednesday released the names and details of Tuesday evening’s fatal crash in which a minivan driver from Bend crossed into the…
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Mt. Bachelor gets its first snowfall in weeks, with more on the way, raising hopes season can start soon
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The storm that blew into Oregon overnight, toppling trees and power lines, also brought the first measurable snow to Mt.…
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NEW VIDEO: Sheriff’s Office releases dash cam video from pursuit and PIT maneuver tied to alleged kidnapping case
Deschutes County deputies safely recovered a 9-year-old child reported kidnapped out of Multnomah County after a 30-minute pursuit that stretched…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates inched upward in September; data release was delayed by federal shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued to move upward in September, with rates increasing in all three…
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Sierra Stigall’s plea hearing postponed in ongoing abuse case
Former La Pine volleyball coach Sierra Stigall faces dozens of sex crime charges involving two alleged underage victims, and new questions have…
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DECISION 2026: Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Files Paperwork to Run in the May election
Deschutes County’s interim sheriff is officially entering the race to keep the position. Ty Rupert filed paperwork Monday to run for the elected…
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Crash slows Highway 97 traffic in both directions north of Bend
A crash reportedly involving four vehicles slowed traffic in both directions and created backups Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 97 north of…
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DECISION 2026: Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton won’t seek re-election, endorses Deputy Director Tana West for post
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton announced Monday that he won’t seek re-election next year and will retire at the…
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Data breach triggers closure of all Deschutes Public Library locations through the weekend; website also down
(Update: New information from library director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A data breach has prompted the precautionary closure of all Deschutes Public…
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25th annual Shop with a Cop’s final tally: Nearly 100 kids teamed up with 79 officers to choose gifts for families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that it’s proud to celebrate the success of the recent, 25th annual Shop…
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‘Our goal was to simplify’: Deschutes County’s revised outdoor lighting rules take effect soon; here’s what’s changing
Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies…
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Plea hearing delayed to next month for alleged Alfalfa puppy mill owner facing 50 charges
A plea hearing on a 50-count indictment has been delayed until next month for an Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her…
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‘The Train Man’ brings his model trains back to the Downtown Bend Library for holiday family fun; here’s the schedule
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago…
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