Deschutes County Archives

Bend considers code change to trim downtown street closures for events

January 28, 2020 7:25 pm KTVZ

The city of Bend and the Downtown Bend Business Association are considering a revision in city codes to reduce the number of days downtown streets…

OSP cites Bend truck driver in Hwy. 20E crash for falling asleep

January 28, 2020 3:40 pm KTVZ

A Bend truck driver was cited Tuesday for falling asleep at the wheel, leading to a crash into a utility pole on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend that…

DCSO adds deputy training in wake of 2 crashes involving patrol cars

January 28, 2020 4:46 pm KTVZ News Partners

Two crashes in recent months involving Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies driving patrol cars has led to some added training for deputies in safely…

Pile burning continues in Three Creeks area south of Sisters

January 28, 2020 6:41 pm KTVZ News Partners

Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District will continue pile burning in the Melvin Butte project area Wednesday. The piles are located about 9…

Central Oregon jobless rates still on decline to close out 2019

January 28, 2020 11:24 am KTVZ News Partners

Although the stats are undergoing revisions, Central Oregon’s employment picture ended 2019 with strong hiring and a continued drop in jobless rates,…

Friends of Bend Libraries disbands, forms new nonprofit

January 28, 2020 8:41 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes County Public Library has asked Friends of the Bend Library and the other Friends groups in Sisters, Redmond, La Pine and Sunriver to…

Bend railroad crossings, traffic delay emergency response times

January 24, 2020 8:53 pm KTVZ

As just about every Bend resident knows, the city is growing rapidly, and that means both railroad crossings and heavy traffic can affect response…

Marine Board agrees to consider motorboats at Twin Lakes for disabled access

January 24, 2020 11:57 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon State Marine Board agreed this week to further explore a citizen’s request to allow boats with electric motors on North and South Twin…

OAS hosts disabled veterans for weekend at Mt. Bachelor

January 24, 2020 10:39 am KTVZ News Partners

From Friday through Sunday, Bend-based nonprofit Oregon Adaptive Sports is hosting its 13th annual “Heroes” snow sports weekend for veterans with…

Proposed Oregon bill targets housing discrimination

January 22, 2020 6:55 pm KTVZ

Housing discrimination is not just an urban issue, but rather a statewide concern. Through Senate Bill 1534, Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle and state…

Former DCSO sergeant loses second lawsuit against agency

January 21, 2020 9:57 pm Barney Lerten

A former Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant has lost the second of two lawsuits against the agency, claiming unfair treatment and violation of his…

Deschutes health official: No need to worry about new coronavirus, yet

January 21, 2020 6:25 pm KTVZ

A new Chinese virus that has been linked to six deaths in that country has made its way to the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control…

More foster families needed in Central Oregon

January 21, 2020 8:02 pm KTVZ

The number of children across the country in need of foster and forever homes has always been a concern. The nationwide epidemic is hitting home in…

BLM plans pile burning in La Pine area

January 21, 2020 6:48 pm KTVZ News Partners

Fuels specialists with the Prineville BLM plan to burn about 20 acres of machine landing piles near La Pine. Burning is expected to begin Wednesday…

DCSO investigates string of trailhead car break-ins

January 21, 2020 7:40 pm KTVZ

After a string of car break-ins at Bend-Redmond-area trailheads, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are urging trail users to lock their cars and to…