BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste is expanding options for residents to recycle items that can’t be placed in curbside recycling bins. Starting Tuesday, more recycling containers will be available at county transfer stations and at Knott Landfill for: Plastic bags Plastic lids from items like yogurt and sour cream tubs Shredded paper
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.A 19-year-old Bend resident accused in a recent road rage shooting incident was arraigned Monday on a five-count indictment and a plea hearing was set for later this month.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will conduct winter pile burning near the Seventh Mountain Resort and Points West communities, about six miles southwest of Bend. Burning will occur for a few days between December and February. The county plans to burn piles on up to 24 acres. Ignitions will occur on
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This morning was the 9th annual Redmond Turkey Trot held at Juniper Golf Course. The event featured a free 1K run for kids, a 5K and 10K course, and a virtual trot.Participants were able to grab all sorts of fun swag, such as hats and hoodies. Trotters also had the opportunity to purchase discounted lift
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Deschutes County commissioners next Wednesday will take up a contentious five-district map for future commissioner elections, recommended on a recent 4-3 vote by an advisory committee.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four annual winter range closures take effect next Monday across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk. The closure areas include Cabin/Silver Lake, Metolius Winter Range, Opine Travel Management Area and Tumalo Winter Range. Motorized vehicles (including snowmobiles and e-bikes) are prohibited in the closure areas,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today at the new Applebee’s IHOP collaboration in Redmond, marking a rare partnership between the two popular restaurant chains. The event was attended by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, the mayor, and guests eager to experience the unique dining options offered by the collaboration. The building
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond’s new indoor recreation center is drawing closer to completion, with newly released images revealing major strides inside the facility. Construction crews recently finished hanging drywall in the entryway and office areas, while the pool zone is being excavated for a feature section that will reach twelve feet deep and include
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Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse. Stigall faces a growing list of charges related to sexual abuse of minors, with a second alleged victim identified.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. The public can purchase Christmas tree permits at Forest Service offices, online, and from local vendors around Central Oregon. Christmas tree permits for the 2025 season are available for purchase online at Recreation.gov. They are $5.00
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With Thanksgiving just days away, members of the Deschutes County Sheriff Employee Association are making a special effort to support rural families in need by delivering holiday dinners directly to their doorsteps.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — December is the season for festive fun! Use fresh foliage to craft a DIY wreath and capture the moment with professional family portraits. Enjoy performances by the Central Oregon Mastersingers, Ravensong Choir, and The Bells of Sunriver. Teens can embellish a beanie using hand embroidery and kids can hand-sew gingerbread stuffies. Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich and his beloved train
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A week before it was planning and hoping to open, Mt. Bachelor announced Friday that a lack of adequate early snowfall will delay its opening date for the season. No new date has been announced. “After careful consideration assessing the snowpack and studying the latest weather forecasts, we have made the
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing number of high school bonfire parties across Deschutes County are leading to serious safety concerns, prompting the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to issue a public warning Thursday, ahead of Thanksgiving Break. “These informal gatherings have escalated into events marked by violence, criminal activity, and unsafe conditions that
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(Update: Adding quotes from City of Bend Shelter Coordinator, Brook O’Keefe and Executive Director of the Mountain View Community Development, Rick Russell) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One of Bend’s three new Safe Parking Program locations had its first residents move a few weeks ago. Just off the corner of South Highway 97, next to Les
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help reach its $50,000 fundraising goal for the 25th Annual Shop with a Cop program. With just a few weeks to go before the event, $18,000 has been raised so far — and community support is critical to making this year’s program a success. Shop with a
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(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle injury crash occurred Wednesday afternoon and slowed traffic on U.S. Highway 20 just east of Sisters. Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies, Sisters-Camp Sherman firefighters and others responded to the crash, which was reported around 2:15 p.m. near milepost 1 on Highway 20. DCSO Public Information Officer Jason
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Road Department crews closed the gates to the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the winter Tuesday morning. During the winter and early spring, accumulated snow can reach five to 10 feet, making it too costly to keep the roads plowed, county officials said. Both roads will
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(Update: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland State University’s Population Research Center just released their July 1st annual population estimates for the state and its counties and cities, with most numbers showing small but steady growth. PSU produces the yearly estimates as directed by state law, using various data, from births and deaths to
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(Update: Adding video) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Tumalo family of five and their pets escaped their burning manufactured home late late Monday night, but were displaced by the blaze that officials traced to a woodstove pipe’s radiant heat. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched at 11:46 p.m. to the fire in a home
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