Deschutes County Archives

Oregon court ruling could eliminate death penalty for many; Randy Guzek prosecutor outraged

October 7, 2021 2:46 pm The Associated Press

The Oregon Supreme Court struck down the death sentence of an inmate in a ruling Thursday that found lawmakers had fundamentally altered…

Authorities identify Bend kayaker who disappeared, apparently drowned on Deschutes River

October 2, 2021 8:01 pm Barney Lerten

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released the name of a 28-year-old Bend man who disappeared and apparently drowned on Saturday…

Stubborn fire damages home north of Sisters

October 5, 2021 11:52 pm KTVZ

A fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon at a home north of Sisters proved stubborn to extinguish, keeping firefighters on the scene for several…

Prescribed burn planned Wednesday north of Fort Rock

October 5, 2021 3:39 pm KTVZ News Partners

If conditions remain favorable, fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct a prescribed burn Wednesday on 375 acres of…

Proposal to make Deschutes County commissioner seats non-partisan aims for May ballot

October 4, 2021 6:20 pm KTVZ

An initiative petition to ask voters whether Deschutes County commissioner seats should become non-partisan has been circulating since May, and it…

Deschutes County seeks Big Chainring Award nominees

October 4, 2021 3:13 pm KTVZ News Partners

Do you know someone who helps enhance Deschutes County communities by improving bicycling and walking conditions or by encouraging people to commute…

Cyclist injured in Kent’s Trail bike crash prompts rescue effort

October 3, 2021 11:02 pm KTVZ News Partners

A California woman was injured in a bike crash on a trail southwest of Bend Saturday afternoon, prompting a rescue effort, officials…

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Oct. 3-9

October 1, 2021 9:11 am KTVZ News Partners

Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Oct.…

Beaverton woman dies after fall into Tumalo Creek, despite life-saving efforts

September 29, 2021 5:18 pm KTVZ, Barney Lerten

A Beaverton woman died after falling off a 15-foot embankment into Tumalo Creek Wednesday afternoon, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said…

Bend-area recreational fire ban to be lifted Friday; Bend Fire launches new burn info app

September 30, 2021 8:29 am KTVZ News Partners

All recreational fires within Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 will open at sunrise on Friday morning, officials said Thursday.…

Deschutes County SO emergency alerts get an upgrade

September 29, 2021 8:00 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office now can be more specific about emergencies, and those who sign up for alerts can be more specific about whether…

The Wall that Heals arrives in La Pine to warm, flag-waving welcome, stirring procession

September 28, 2021 6:21 pm KTVZ

After a long, 2 1/2-year community effort by many across Central Oregon, The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica and Mobile…

Redistricting changes in Deschutes County disappoint Republican officials; challenges loom

September 28, 2021 5:54 pm KTVZ

Oregon’s new congressional and legislative district boundaries are set, having been approved in party-line votes by lawmakers, and upset Republicans…

Pfizer booster dose vaccinations now available across Central Oregon

September 28, 2021 1:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

Pfizer booster dose vaccinations are now available for eligible individuals at many locations across Central Oregon, health officials said Tuesday.…

Nearly 800 signed up for Deschutes County alert system will get notice to log in, update their info

September 27, 2021 9:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a message at 9 a.m. Wednesday to about 775 people signed up for…

Injured Middle Sister hiker rescued in air/ground operation

September 27, 2021 8:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Portland man injured while hiking on Middle Sister on Sunday afternoon was rescued in a ground and air operation that involved Deschutes County…

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue aids fallen, injured hiker near No Name Lake

September 25, 2021 10:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Bend woman hiking Saturday near No Name Lake and Broken Top in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area fell and was injured, prompting a rescue effort by…