Deschutes County Archives

C.O. police receive 100s of illegal fireworks complaints over the Fourth weekend

July 6, 2020 12:31 pm KTVZ

With many illegal fireworks taking flight or sending loud booms across Central Oregon neighborhoods over the past weekend, some enjoyed the show…

Deschutes County imposes public use restrictions to curb wildfire danger

July 6, 2020 1:57 pm KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County commissioners voted Monday to impose public use restrictions on unprotected lands within the county and on all county-owned land, to…

US Forest Services urges self-policing of campgrounds to help catch, prevent wildfires

July 6, 2020 12:56 pm KTVZ

Just a few weeks into summer, Central Oregon has already seen a more aggressive fire season than in some past years. The U.S. Forest Service is…

Household hazardous waste events set for La Pine, Redmond, Sisters

July 6, 2020 10:41 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This summer, Deschutes County’s Department of Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events in La Pine, Redmond and…

Cigarette butts spark 2-acre wildfire east of Bend, investigators say

July 5, 2020 9:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

A wind-fanned brush fire off Highway 20 east of Bend late Sunday afternoon, stopped at about two acres by firefighters from several agencies, was…

C.O. veteran reflects on first cross-state motorcycle ride honoring POWs, MIAs

July 2, 2020 7:22 pm KTVZ

There are 999 veterans across the state of Oregon who are still considered missing in action from WWII until today. Several others were prisoners of…

As C.O. drought emergency declared, Jefferson County farmers may be hit hardest

July 2, 2020 7:04 pm KTVZ

Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday issued an executive order declaring drought emergencies for seven Oregon counties, including the three in Central…

Bend pediatrician says masks protect children from COVID-19

July 1, 2020 8:26 pm KTVZ

COVID- 19 is affecting the lives of many, including children (and their parents). Gov. Kate Brown’s new mask mandate highly encourages that children…

New wildfire breaks out near Bessie Butte, south of Bend

July 1, 2020 5:43 pm Barney Lerten

A new wildfire broke out late Wednesday afternoon near Bessie Butte, south of Bend, and drew a quick attack in blustery winds, Central Oregon fire…

Bend motor glider pilot killed in crash after takeoff from Bend Airport

June 30, 2020 3:03 pm KTVZ, Barney Lerten

A motor glider crashed and burned shortly after takeoff Tuesday afternoon at Bend Municipal Airport, killing the pilot, a 65-year-old Bend man,…

Deschutes County adopts $508 million budget, cuts vacant positions

June 30, 2020 2:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Board of County Commissioners has formally adopted Deschutes County’s $508.2 million fiscal year 2020-21 budget. The action…

Bend man arrested in Hwy. 97 DUII-drugs hit-and-run crash south of Terrebonne

June 28, 2020 5:27 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend man who fled an injury crash on U.S. Highway 97 south of Terrebonne Sunday afternoon was stopped by an Oregon State Police trooper five miles…

Hwy. 97 driver swerves to avoid deer, crashes, sparks brush fire, power outage

June 28, 2020 12:40 pm Barney Lerten

A driver who swerved to avoid a deer crossing U.S. Highway 97 in southern Bend crashed and sparked a brushfire Sunday morning that closed the highway…

Wildfire season heating up in Central Oregon

June 26, 2020 2:17 pm Barney Lerten

A brush fire broke out east of Highway 97 just north of Bend on Friday afternoon, closing the highway for a time until crews could get a handle on…

Welcoming Week in Bend expands to all minorities and communities

June 26, 2020 11:53 am KTVZ

The city of Bend has made some changes to its annual Welcoming Week, coming up this fall, amid renewed focus nationwide on the issues of diversity,…

Deschutes National Forest to resume charging fees at day-use sites

June 26, 2020 3:27 pm KTVZ News Partners

Starting next Monday, the Deschutes National Forest will again be charging fees at day-use sites, including trailheads, boat ramps, staging areas and…