Deschutes County Archives

It’s a busy election year at Oregon’s county fairs, too

August 5, 2022 8:11 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes County Fair doesn’t just draw crowds in an election year, but also political candidates and parties seeking out votes among those…

OSU Extension Service thanks NewsChannel 21 viewers for Deschutes County Fair entries

August 5, 2022 7:57 pm KTVZ

The OSU Extension Office in Redmond said most of the exhibits in the adult canning section of this year’s Deschutes County Fair are from NewsChannel…

Three generations of family win blue ribbons at Deschutes County Fair

August 5, 2022 7:14 pm KTVZ

The Martin family has been participating in county fairs for more than a decade, and at this year’s Deschutes County Fair, a mother, daughter and…

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 7-13

August 5, 2022 2:07 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of August 7-13. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson…

USFS issues decision on 6-mile paved path from Knott Road in Bend to Lava Lands Visitor Center

August 5, 2022 11:43 am KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes National Forest said this week it has issued its environmental assessment and draft decision notice for a final objection period for a…

Chef gives back to 4-H at Deschutes County Fair café

August 4, 2022 11:51 pm KTVZ

A highly trained chef from Colorado who wanted to give back to 4-H is helping run their Over the Clover Café at this week’s Deschutes County…

Owners of 33,000-acre Bull Springs/Skyline Forest west of Bend to close access due to high fire danger

August 4, 2022 6:40 pm Barney Lerten

The private owners of the 33,000-acre Bull Springs/Skyline Forest west of Bend – a tree farm bigger than the city itself — said Thursday they will…

New fire on Green Butte SE of La Pine grows to 30 acres as 2 nearby fires push smoke into Bend area

August 2, 2022 8:50 pm KTVZ News Partners

As firefighting crews across Oregon work to stop wildfires large and small, many ignited by recent lightning, a new fire on Green Butte southeast of…

Fun at the Deschutes County Fair begins!

August 3, 2022 5:26 pm KTVZ

The sound of carnival rides and the smell of funnel cakes are back! Wednesday kicked off the 102nd annual Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo. Doors open…

Two more Deschutes County flocks of 70-80 birds confirmed with avian flu, euthanized; six local cases total

August 2, 2022 11:48 am KTVZ

With two new cases discovered in Deschutes County, leading to euthanizing close to 150 birds, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)…

Redmond, Deschutes County, ODOT urge motorists to prepare for traffic delays during county fair

August 2, 2022 5:39 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fairgoers are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic delays this week for the Deschutes County Fair, especially for…

This year, you can sign up for text alerts to your phone for important messages during Deschutes County Fair

August 2, 2022 2:07 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County Fair and Expo announced Tuesday they will be utilizing Nixle event subscription or…

Developer of disputed Thornburgh Resort withdraws request to buy 400 acres of state land

August 1, 2022 4:19 pm Barney Lerten

The developer of the controversial Thornburgh Resort west of Redmond said Monday he has withdrawn a much-criticized request to buy 400 acres of…

Deschutes County Fair will have plenty to see, do and enjoy — but this year, no shuttle to come and go

July 31, 2022 5:29 pm Barney Lerten

You can count on a lot of food, fun and frivolity when the Deschutes County Fair begins its five-day run on Wednesday. But don’t count on a…

Deschutes County Fair gears up for opening day

July 31, 2022 7:24 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes County Fairgrounds is setting up for their annual celebration of rides and entertainment, when the 102nd Deschutes County Fair kicks…

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 31-August 6

July 30, 2022 11:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 31-August 6. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to…

Deschutes County has a blast at Knott Landfill

July 30, 2022 12:10 am KTVZ News Partners

To make way for a new cell for trash at Knott Landfill in southeast Bend, Deschutes County Solid Waste has to blast some rock, and they did just that…