SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With winter approaching, Oregon Department of Transportation crews will close McKenzie Pass, Oregon Highway 242 next Thursday, marking the start of the annual seasonal closure. McKenzie Pass is a scenic, secondary highway that closes each year as winter weather approaches. Due to weather, cost, and logistics, ODOT does not maintain the
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — With Election Day just days away, new ballot-return data is offering a closer look at who’s participating in the 2026 general election across Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. A voter prepares to return a ballot at an official Oregon ballot drop box ahead of the November 3 general election. (KTVZ) According
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VANCOUVER, Wash. (KTVZ) — Papa Murphy recently announced that it has signed three franchise agreements to bring its new Papa Murphy’s and Pinkberry co-brand concept to new markets, including Sunriver. The company says the new additions are “marking another milestone in the company’s franchise development strategy and introducing an innovative model designed to maximize efficiency
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A repeat convicted felon was sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday, just two weeks after Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy found a handgun in the car he was riding in, District Attorney Steve Gunnels said. Deschutes County Circuit Judge Alison Emerson sentence Lawrence Mark Stroud, 45, after he pleaded guilty to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man who called for help after he became stranded on a ridge above the crater of Broken Top on Friday afternoon led to a challenging air and ground rescue operation that took about 20 hours to successfully conclude, officials said Wednesday. Around 3:15 p.m. last Friday, Deschutes County 911
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CENTRAL OREGON — (KTVZ) With Election Day just one week away, ballot returns in Central Oregon are running ahead of the pace recorded during the 2022 midterm election.An early look at Oregon Secretary of State data shows more ballots have been returned in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties compared with the same point in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its School Resource Deputy program following the October 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. Sheriff Ty Rupert has authorized an additional full-time School Resource Deputy (SRD) position as part of the office’s efforts to strengthen school safety and support local school
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Election Day just over a week away, more than 40,000 ballots have already been returned in Deschutes County.County Clerk Steve Dennison says voter turnout has surpassed 20% as election workers continue processing ballots ahead of the November 3 general election. Returned ballots are organized for processing at the Deschutes County
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BEND, Ore. — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Monday that a deputy arrested a Michigan woman for DUII twice in just eight hours over the weekend, meaning she will stay in court pending arraignment. At 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, a saw a minivan driven by 34-year-old Danielle Cox of Michigan cross the double‑yellow line and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 66-year-old Bend-area man faces numerous firearm charges after a raid on a home in Deschutes River Woods turned up 69 firearms, mostly undetectable “ghost guns” without a serial number, authorities said Thursday. In recent days, detectives with Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) Team began investigating a report of a person
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday it has seen a rise in the number of residents seeking to apply for a Concealed Handgun License following last week’s tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Since the incident, 204 individuals have signed up to begin the process of obtaining a CHL,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family and friends of Saylor Graham-Poarch has called for supporters to send encouraging messages to Saylor and her family. Kindly requesting that all correspondence be kept to five-by-nine inch dimensions and sent directly to their P.O. Box. The address is: P.O. Box 82, Bend, OR, 97709. This is according to one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall is just getting underway, but now is a good time for Central Oregon drivers to start thinking about getting their vehicles ready for winter.Les Schwab says drivers planning to travel in snow, ice or temperatures at or below 40 degrees should consider switching to winter tires. The company says winter
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct. 22 to consider proposed code changes for farm stores in rural areas of the county. The local rules are being developed ahead of a new Oregon law, House Bill 4153, taking effect in January 2027 that allows qualifying agricultural
Continue Reading LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the City of La Pine released performance data Thursday detailing the first eight months of the La Pine-DCSO Community Action Team contract. The initiative, which ran from Jan. 1 through Aug. 31, focused on wildfire prevention, traffic enforcement, neighborhood safety and public event management.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four Bend men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing human sex trafficking investigation involving a minor female, the Redmond Police Department announced Thursday. The investigation, which began in late August in the Redmond-Bend area, resulted in its fourth arrest on Tuesday. Detectives with the Redmond Police Department launched the
Continue Reading DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 6,000 dispatched calls for service in September, according to its latest monthly activity report. The agency recorded 5,970 calls for service, along with 843 traffic stops and 24 motor vehicle crashes. Deputies made 21 arrests for driving under the influence of intoxicants
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County property taxes for the 2026-2027 fiscal year have been posted. Statements will be mailed to property owners by October 25th, 2026. The initial payment for the upcoming property tax period is due on November 16th, 2026. Property taxes across Oregon cover a fiscal year running from July 1st
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is awarding $99,400 in classroom enrichment grants to K-12 public schools across the district this fall. The grants are intended to support hands-on, experiential and project-based learning in subjects including STEM, art, music and wellness. Since 1988, the foundation has invested more than $3 million in local
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has added a new K9 team to its patrol division, pairing Deputy Marshall Dean with K9 Creed, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois. The acquisition of the K9 was funded by a $20,000 donation from Sisters residents Gary and Dixie Baker. Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert stated that
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