Deschutes County Archives

ODOT leaders set to fund major C.O. projects

October 14, 2019 8:16 pm KTVZ News Team

The Oregon Transportation Commission gets briefings, takes a tour and decides on funding of several major Central Oregon projects during its monthly…

OSP seeks info on illegal buck deer taking near Sisters

October 14, 2019 7:13 pm KTVZ News Team

The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division asked for the public’s help Monday for information regarding the unlawful take of a buck…

Bend man arrested on kidnap, assault charges

October 12, 2019 10:13 pm KTVZ News Team

A Bend man was arrested on kidnap, assault, robbery and other charges Thursday, accused of abducting and injuring a Bend woman during a domestic…

Prescribed burn planned Tuesday at Shevlin Park

October 12, 2019 5:27 am KTVZ News Team

A 78-acre prescribed fire is scheduled for Shevlin Park west of Bend next Tuesday and the park will be closed for the day, the Bend Park and…

USFS seeks input on large forest project S. of Bend

October 12, 2019 4:28 am KTVZ News Team

The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest on Friday began a 30-day public scoping period on a large vegetation treatment…

Speeding driver, truck theft spur 2 S. County pursuits, arrest

October 11, 2019 3:26 am KTVZ News Team

(Update: DCSO identifies suspect, gives details of events; adding video) A reckless driver from Southern Oregon hit speeds of over 90 mph Thursday…

Bend PD kidnap, assault arrest leads to DRW raid

October 11, 2019 3:05 am KTVZ News Team

(Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors; police say search will continue through the night) An arrest has been made in a kidnapping and…

Parents still protesting SW Bend cell tower placement

October 10, 2019 7:25 pm KTVZ News Team

About two dozen parents and a few students braved the freezing temperatures outside Elk Meadow Elementary Wednesday morning, holding up signs and…

SW 61st closing for next stage of Six Corners project

October 10, 2019 6:01 pm KTVZ News Team

Starting Monday, SW 61st Street will be closed between SW Young Avenue and South Canal Boulevard to allow for construction of Stage 4 of the Six…

Bend deploying drones to help inspect buildings

October 9, 2019 2:59 am KTVZ News Team

The city of Bend has been testing out a new method to perform building inspections. The inspectors will no longer be strapping into harnesses and…

Longtime DCSO deputy passes away after cancer fight

October 9, 2019 12:41 am KTVZ News Team

Deschutes County sheriff’s Patrol Deputy Kevin Turpen, a 24-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, passed away late Sunday night after a…

Mercy Corps accused of mishandling abuse allegations

October 9, 2019 12:04 am KTVZ News Team

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A long-serving board member of Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian aid group, has resigned following reports that the agency…

Deschutes County court mediation program marks 25 years

October 8, 2019 6:08 pm KTVZ News Team

The Deschutes County Circuit Court is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the court’s Volunteer Mediation Program on Friday, Oct. 18 at noon at…

Redmond fourth-grade football player tackles stereotypes

October 8, 2019 6:05 am KTVZ News Team

Known for breaking tackles, a fourth-grade football player in Redmond is also breaking stereotypes. Peyton Adams, a quarterback on the Mud Dogs, is…

Supreme Court case could require Oregon jury unanimity

October 8, 2019 5:06 am KTVZ News Team

The U.S. Supreme Court kicked off its new term Monday with arguments regarding a 2014 Louisiana murder case that could affect Oregon’s current…

Bear cub spotted wandering through SW Redmond

October 7, 2019 5:11 am KTVZ News Team

A young bear cub was spotted wandering through yards in a southwest Redmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, prompting authorities to urge people not…

Gone fishin’: La Pine man finds message – and more – in bottle

October 7, 2019 2:43 am KTVZ News Team

A La Pine man came across an unexpected find at the Wickiup Reservoir on Saturday. Not just a message in a bottle, which is unusual enough in itself.…