Deschutes County Archives

Deschutes County Solid Waste holding household hazardous waste disposal events

June 3, 2021 11:18 am KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County’s Department of Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events in Sisters, La Pine and Redmond this summer where…

Amid drought, some S. Deschutes County homeowners say their wells are drying up

June 2, 2021 7:54 pm KTVZ

A serious drought, low snowpack and more homes being built in the area means the water supply is low for some in southern Deschutes County. Some…

Recent decline in COVID-19 patients good news for short-staffed St. Charles

May 31, 2021 12:00 pm KTVZ

Officials at St. Charles Health System are breathing a cautious sigh of relief after going into this typically busy holiday weekend short-staffed and…

La Pine man killed in pickup crash into Little Deschutes River

May 30, 2021 1:45 pm KTVZ News Partners

A La Pine man died Saturday night after his pickup truck left the end of Bridge Drive, hit a fence and landed on its side in the Little Deschutes…

Bend man killed in Hwy. 97 rollover crash south of La Pine

May 30, 2021 11:56 am KTVZ News Partners

A Bend man was killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 97 south of La Pine, Oregon State Police…

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of May 30-June 5

May 28, 2021 1:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

– Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May 30-June…

‘Put your campfire out’: Memorial Day weekend raises wildfire risk in Central Oregon

May 27, 2021 5:44 pm KTVZ

Central Oregon campers, hikers and those who recreate are sure to be out this weekend for Memorial Day amid stellar, even summer-like weather. With…

Deschutes County budget grows with federal relief aid; several big projects on the way

May 27, 2021 3:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The total proposed budget, including county service districts, is…

Rickard Road set to close for road project

May 27, 2021 3:43 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes County Road Department plans to begin road construction on Rickard Road between Gosney Road and U.S. Highway 20 next Tuesday and a…

Nick Lelack named new Deschutes County administrator

May 27, 2021 1:30 pm Barney Lerten

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to name Nick Lelack as the county’s next administrator. Lelack, who…

Three Bend teens seriously injured in early-AM crash on Skyliners Road

May 27, 2021 12:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

Three Bend 16-year-olds were seriously injured in a rollover crash early Thursday morning on Skyliners Road west of Bend, Deschutes County…

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is ‘Back in the Saddle’ this summer after 2020 cancellation

May 27, 2021 10:58 am KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes County Fair & Expo said Thursday it is excited to announce the return of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, with a logical…

ODOT hosting virtual events for public input on future of Hwy. 97-Baker Road interchange

May 26, 2021 11:59 am KTVZ

As Central Oregon keeps growing, adding traffic to Highway 97 throughout the region, the Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking public input…

Deschutes County commissioners to ask Gov. Brown for drought status declaration

May 26, 2021 11:18 am KTVZ

On Wednesday, the Deschutes County Commissioners moved closer to officially declaring a state of emergency for the ongoing drought in Central…

Sen. Jeff Merkley holds Deschutes County virtual town hall

May 25, 2021 11:35 pm KTVZ

Sen. Jeff Merkley held a virtual town hall Tuesday, answering questions from Deschutes County…

Hummel, Oregon lawmakers endorse criminal justice, police reform bill to reduce racial disparities

May 25, 2021 8:35 pm KTVZ

Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel joined several state legislators Tuesday in expressing their support for a criminal justice and police…