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Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair announces candidacy for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District

November 18, 2025 9:42 am KTVZ - News Team

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ). — Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair announced this morning her intentions of running for the republican nomination for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Representative. The current seat holder is Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, who won her 2024 election against Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-Deremer. See Patti Adair’s Press Release below: Today, Deschutes County Commissioner Patti

Bend expands Safe Parking Program with three new sites for homeless individuals

November 17, 2025 6:28 pm Claire Elmer

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is expanding its Safe Parking Program by introducing three new designated sites to support people experiencing homelessness. These new locations are near Les Schwab at the south end, Westside Church in northwest Bend, and the Deschutes County Public Safety Campus to the north. The

Oregon Ethics Commission investigates VP of irrigation district for alleged water misuse

November 14, 2025 6:48 pm KTVZ News Partners, Harley Coldiron, Prineville Review

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has launched a formal investigation into Karl Nulton, vice president of the Three Sisters Irrigation District board, over accusations he misused his office to obtain irrigation water during restrictions, according to reporting from the Prineville Review. The investigation follows a preliminary review where it was alleged

Bend joins nationwide effort to reduce traffic fatalities on World Day of Remembrance

November 14, 2025 5:18 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Sunday, Bend will participate in the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, joining communities nationwide to advocate for measures to reduce traffic fatalities. Bend Bikes will host a memorial event on November 16 at the Peace Corner, where community members, crash victims, and local leaders will gather to

Redmond Christmas tree arrives, ready for holiday festivities

November 14, 2025 5:09 pm KTVZ - News Team

REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) — The Redmond community Christmas tree has arrived at Centennial Park, ready to serve as the centerpiece for the upcoming holiday festivities. The tree was donated by the Haines family, who reached out in July with an offer to donate a tree that needed to be removed. With the help of Vernam

Deschutes Library Director Todd Dunkelberg

Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg announces he’ll retire next fall

November 13, 2025 11:54 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg has announced his plans to retire from his position, effective September 2026, concluding a 16-year tenure as director and 26 years with the library system. Dunkelberg made the announcement to the library board during their Wednesday, and followed up with a message

Farewell Market opening soon in Bend—See what’s inside before launch day

November 12, 2025 4:26 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new supermarket is getting ready to open on Bend’s south side, and the official date is now set. Farewell Market will welcome customers starting December 13th, transforming the space that once housed Brookswood Market, just north of Deschutes River Woods. Shelves at Farewell Market are already being filled with fresh

Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for Deschutes and northern Klamath County due to stagnation

November 10, 2025 6:27 pm Barney Lerten

Update: Adding video LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ —The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday for Deschutes County and Northern Klamath County due to stagnant air conditions trapping smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. DEQ said it expects the air quality advisory to last until Wednesday

Volunteers team up with Deschutes County deputies for rare DUII sobriety training

November 10, 2025 7:02 pm Tyson Beauchemin

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies conducted a unique training exercise Monday that involved getting volunteers intoxicated. This DUII roadside sobriety test training takes place approximately once every five years. Volunteers selected by the sheriff’s office arrived at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds just after 3 p.m. They spent an hour drinking under deputy

From Combat to Care: Local county veterans recognized at ceremony

November 10, 2025 4:45 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services unveiled a new wall today honoring the 18 veterans who currently work for the department. The display recognizes service members from every branch of the U.S. military, except for the newly formed Space Force. Health Services has the highest number of veterans among all county departments. Nearly

Deschutes County Search and Rescue Recruiting Volunteers—Here’s What It Takes

November 10, 2025 4:24 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you have what it takes to save someone’s life? Deschutes County Search and Rescue is looking for 25 new volunteers to join its ranks. The organization, which operates under the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, will host an open house next Monday, November 17. The event offers a chance to learn

‘Significant tragedy’ averted: Judge sentences Smith Rock mass shooting plotter Samson Garner to 30 years in prison

October 23, 2025 11:52 am Claire Elmer

Samson Garner, the Portland resident recently convicted by a jury of plotting a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event two years ago, was sentenced Monday afternoon to 30 years in prison.

Redmond Fire and Rescue recognized as Peds Ready EMS Agency by Oregon EMSC Program

September 11, 2025 11:52 am KTVZ - News Team

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire and Rescue is proud to announce its official recognition as a Peds Ready EMS agency by the Oregon Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program. This designation reflects the department’s commitment to providing high-quality emergency medical and trauma care to pediatric patients in the Redmond community. The Oregon EMSC Program reviewed, verified,

Sewer Done, Delays Remain: Why Olney’s reopening depends on the railroad

November 7, 2025 4:16 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Construction on NE Olney Avenue in Bend has reached a major milestone, but the east-west corridor will remain closed through early next year as crews continue utility and rail-related work. City officials announced that the new sewer line along NE Olney Avenue is now fully installed after months of construction stretching

Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert kicks off series of community town hall meetings in La Pine

November 5, 2025 12:47 pm KTVZ, Spencer Sacks

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is launching a series of community town hall meetings, beginning with the first event in La Pine on Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the La Pine Senior & Activity Center.

Exclusive: Crews race the clock as Elmer’s moves into former Shari’s site in Bend

November 6, 2025 4:22 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re just weeks away from Oregon’s own Elmer’s Restaurant opening its newest location in Bend—and KTVZ got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as construction crews race toward the finish line. The restaurant is taking over the former Shari’s site on Highway 97 in North Bend. Construction remains on schedule, with JHC Construction

Pile burning season continues across the Deschutes National Forest; here’s where you may see smoke

November 5, 2025 10:59 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters are continuing pile burning operations Wednesday across the forest, officials said. Here’s the Forest Service roundup of current pile burning locations: The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District will conduct pile burning operations 10 miles northwest of Bend and about five miles north of Tumalo Falls. Ignitions are planned

Bend Fire crews tackle two house fires in 90 minutes; both point to home heating causes for all to be mindful of this season

November 5, 2025 3:23 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews rushed to put out a pair of house fires reported within 90 minutes of each other on Wednesday. An official says both were linked to home heating causes that serve as a timely reminder for others, with winter weather at hand. Shortly after 11 a.m., firefighters

UPDATE: Bend Police, CERT Team raid three homes, arrest eight people in Ponderosa Park holdup, pistol-whipping

November 4, 2025 11:15 am Harley Coldiron, Barney Lerten

(Update: Police make eight arrests in robbery, assault at Ponderosa Park in late Septemberl) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An armed robbery and pistol-whipping by a masked man at Ponderosa Park in late September led to three coordinated raids in Bend on Tuesday and the arrest of eight young people on robbery, bias crime and other

Deschutes County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker student contest for 2026 election will mark America’s 250th birthday

November 4, 2025 4:55 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this milestone, the Deschutes County Elections Office is hosting an “I Voted” sticker contest for the 2026 elections. :Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to design a sticker that

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