Red flag, excessive heat warnings point to dangers not just for firefighters
The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued a new red flag warning for much of the region for dry and unstable conditions bringing high fire…
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Two counties’ SAR units, three helicopter crews coordinate rescue of fallen, injured climber high up on the North Sister
Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue was assisted by their Deschutes County counterparts, two air ambulances and a National Guard helicopter to…
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‘It’s a grave disappointment:’ Users weigh in on East Bend Library’s planned closure; plans afoot for kiosks, more books
(Update: East Bend Library users, library director speak on decision to close location next year) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 15 years after it…
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The Sunriver Saturday Market aims to support local businesses
The heat in Central Oregon was sizzling, but that didn’t stop people from heading to the second annual Sunriver Saturday Market. Dozens of people…
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Redmond police seek motorist who fired illegal firework mortar, sparking one-acre grass fire in area of BPA power lines
Redmond firefighters’ busy Fourth of July continued early Thursday evening, when a Ring doorbell camera caught a motorist pulling over and firing…
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Freshly paved McKenzie Pass will reopen on the Fourth, ODOT says – but the work isn’t over yet
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The scenic McKenzie Pass will open the morning of Thursday, July 4 with fresh, smooth pavement for all to enjoy, ODOT…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office shifts marine enforcement toward non-motorized watercraft
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is changing their boating enforcement from motorized boats to increasingly popular paddleboards and…
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Oregon LCDC, meeting in Bend, thanks departing Vice-Chair Nick Lelack of Deschutes County for four years of service
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – At its June 27-28 meeting in Bend, the Land Conservation and Development Commission thanked departing Commission Vice-Chair…
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Redmond schools send renewal bond to Nov. ballot; Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation to decide on first measure
The Redmond School District has sent a $97.7 million bond measure to the Nov. 5 ballot to fund needed projects, Meanwhile, the Deschutes Water and…
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Unattended, escaped Terrebonne debris burn threatens structures, prompts evacuations – and ticket to homeowner
Crews from three fire departments were sent to stop an unattended, escaped debris burn in Terrebonne that had Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies…
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Deschutes County commissioners adopt $727.8 million budget, including courthouse expansion, new deflection program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monday marked the beginning of Fiscal Year 2025 in Deschutes County, and the Board of County Commissioners has adopted a budget…
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‘Warrant scam’ alert: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warns of callers demanding payment, in the form of Bitcoin
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office again warned residents Monday of a recurring warrant scam hitting the area. Sergeant…
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OSP: Prineville man killed, two Redmond residents recovering from crash on Highway 126 west of Powell Butte
A Prineville man was killed and two Redmond residents were injured Friday morning when a driver drifted partially off Highway 126 just west of Powell…
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Black Butte Ranch responds to abuse lawsuit by 9 former employees, urges workers to come forward with such issues
One day after nine former Black Butte Ranch employees filed a $13.5 million civil lawsuit against the resort and a 77-year-old fired server, alleging…
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Darlene 3 Fire 50% contained as crews make more progress; some evacuees and firefighters heading home; no homes lost
Firefighters on the 4-day-old Darlene 3 Fire southeast of La Pine have the blaze fully lined and 50% contained, officials said Saturday. The reduced…
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Hovering helicopters return: Deschutes National Forest to host more aviation rappellers training next week west of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is slated to host an aviation training event next week for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter…
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Redmond man arrested on 20 counts of distributing child sex abuse material online, one involving animal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Redmond man was arraigned Friday on 20 felony counts of encouraging child sex abuse and one misdemeanor count involving an…
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Bird’s transformer encounter sparks brush fire east of Bend; Alfalfa Fire crews stop it at a half-acre
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A bird met its unfortunate demise in an encounter with a Central Electric Co-Op transformer east of Bend on Tuesday morning,…
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Central Oregon’s unemployment rates held steady in May, while job numbers rose
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates remained unchanged in Central Oregon over the month of May, the Oregon Employment…
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Deschutes County accepting applications for this year’s County College program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is now accepting applications for the 2024 County College program. County College is a free,10-week program…
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