Decision 2026: More candidates file to run for four Deschutes County commissioner seats
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– More candidates have filed to run for four out of the five Deschutes County commissioner seats on the ballot in next May’s…
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Residents on Bend’s north end advised to ‘shelter in place’ for a time after fugitive ran from a traffic stop, eluded police
– Hundreds of residents on the north end of Bend were advised to shelter in place and report any suspicious activity for a time Thursday evening…
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Isabella Warren visits the Swine Barn on Day 2 of the Deschutes County Fair, meets Rayleigh and a pig named Chris P. Bacon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) On the second day of the Deschutes County Fair, KTVZ News’ Isabella Warren paid a visit Thursday to the Swine Barn, where 4-H…
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Street performer MickeyO offers fun at the Deschutes County Fair, with audience participation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ+ is offering some fun livestreams during the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, including this fun unicycle-riding…
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Ty Rupert sworn in as Deschutes County interim sheriff: ‘We’re going in a different direction’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ty Rupert was sworn in as Deschutes County sheriff Thursday morning in a packed courtroom ceremony, greeted by loud applause by…
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No Deschutes County Fair would be complete without animals, including cute bunnies
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Plenty of animals are on display at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, one of the most beloved features. Presley…
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WATCH: The opening ceremony of the 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo kicked off its five-day run on Wednesday with a special opening ceremony that we…
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Famed Budweiser Clydesdales still coming to Deschutes County Fair, but travel delay cancels downtown Redmond event
(Update: Clydesdales’ travel delay, downtown Redmond event canceled) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center said…
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‘Very different spot’: ODF says 2025 wildfire season has seen much less acreage burned so far, compared to last year
Millions of acres were burned across Oregon during the 2024 wildfire season. Six “mega-fires” (over 100,000 acres each) burned across Eastern…
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Riding high: Lynsey and Dylan take a pair of camels for a spin on opening day of the Deschutes County Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If variety is indeed the spice of life, you’re in for a spicy treat at this year’s 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. A…
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Runaway rooster rescued: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant goes beak-to-beak, avoids fowl play
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this…
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UPDATE: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says missing juvenile has been found
UPDATE: Allison Clemens has been located.]” The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says: “The missing Juvenile has been found safe and is reunited…
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‘Big day for our community’: Newly chosen Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert highlights his hopes for his new position
Deschutes County commissioners on Tuesday morning chose – on a split vote – Sheriff’s Office Detective and Special Services Commander Ty Rupert to…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers come to the aid of 2 ill hikers on a trail south of Sisters
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly a dozen Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers came to the aid of two hikers…
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Lightning sparks 14 fires across Central Oregon; 12 are caught fast, crews still fighting 2 as more storms are due
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Storms rumbling through Central Oregon Monday brought hundreds of lightning strikes that have ignited more than a dozen fires so…
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‘That shouldn’t happen again’: Local man recalls family’s tragic loss at Dillon Falls, wants to see cable across river
Following the recent tragic accident at Dillon Falls just outside of Bend, the public is questioning why a barrier of sorts does not exist to prevent…
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Greener days: Deschutes County residents are now able to recycle more items curbside, under a new state law
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, passed by the Legislature in 2021, officially took effect on July…
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Black bear spotted on the move along Huntington Road
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Brad Baer shared with us a video of a black bear sighting just before 2 p.m. Monday, ambling along in the woods…
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UPDATE: Salem Man found following overnight search
UPDATE: Leon Lyle Haight has been FOUND.Below is the press release from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office…
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Sheriff van der Kamp could get $50,000 a year in retirement, despite board vote to revoke certification
The board of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training voted Wednesday to accept a committee recommendation and revoke Sheriff…
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