TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed the long-debated rezoning of 710 acres west of Redmond for 10-acre rural homesites, but the fight still may not be over. The court’s 34-page ruling (see below) affirmed the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals decision to uphold Deschutes County’s approval of the rezoning
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime favorite for breakfast and lunch in downtown Bend is up for sale. The Lemon Tree, located on Northwest Franklin Avenue, has been listed for $500,000, according to an online posting. The listing states that the sale includes the business only and not the building. The lease
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County 9-1-1 congratulates two of its team members who recently received top honors from the Oregon chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials and the National Emergency Number Association (APCO-NENA). Here’s the full county announcement: 9-1-1 Dispatcher Trinity Diggs was named Telecommunicator of the Year, an award recognizing
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BLM’s Prineville District plans to burn piles on nearly 100 acres near Eagle Crest west of Redmond, starting next Monday. BLM crews originally planned to start the 98-acre burn operation on Wednesday, but it was postponed, a representative told KTVZ News. “The burn reduces the potential for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon food fans have something new to look forward to—Elmer’s Restaurant is opening its newest location in Bend on Monday, November 24. They also plan to hire for multiple positions, including supervisory roles. The Portland-founded chain, known for its pancakes and hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes, is taking over
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wild birds begin to migrate during the transition into fall, the risk for transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to domestic birds will increase, as seen recently in five backyard poultry flocks, one in Deschutes County, the Oregon Department of Agriculture said Tuesday. So far in
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BEND Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has been in the headlines in recent years, but what most people don’t see is the work happening behind the scenes. Inside the Sheriff’s Office in Bend, a team of people is keeping the county running smoothly, from patrol deputies and detectives to finance specialists and
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is sending out 2025-2026 property tax statements this week. Property owners will receive their annual bills by mail or email if they signed up for e-statements, county officials said Tuesday. Here’s the county announcement: Property taxes provide vital funding for local government services like libraries, education and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With unemployment reports paused due to the 3-week-old federal government shutdown, Oregon Employment Department Regional Economist Nicole Ramos instead provided a look Tuesday at how many federal workers there are in the state and in Central Oregon, and their pay. Here’s that report: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suspended the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Deschutes National Forest of the USDA Forest Service said Monday it is now hiring for several seasonal positions, including wildland firefighters and smokejumpers “We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These seasonal positions are vital to wildfire preparedness and disaster response across federal and state agencies,” the forest said
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Forest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Winter Volunteer Information Night for volunteers who are interested in winter volunteer opportunities on the Deschutes National Forest. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 28th, from 5-6 p.m. at Embark Coworking Community, located at 2843 NW
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every great solution begins with a curious mind. Put on your detective hat and dive into “Know Problem” this November with the Deschutes Public Library. Investigate the deepest mysteries of the universe and let your curiosity meaningfully contribute to science. Join a collective meditation and sharing circle to honor nature. Flow
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Columbia River Circuit, part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), is gearing up for an action-packed weekend celebrating the region’s top rodeo talent. The non-profit organization honors weekend and part-time rodeo cowboys who earn points at PRCA-approved rodeos throughout the designated “circuit,” which includes Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho.
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(UPDATE: Added full story with quotes from Judge Wells Ashby and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Commissioners met for their yearly meeting with the Circuit Court Judges on Wednesday. During the meeting the Judges shared how things have been going on the bench, as well as successes and challenges they’ve faced. Topics ranged
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation (DCF) teamed up with the Mount Bachelor Rotary Club for a community service day, hosting a seasonal outdoor cleanup at DCF’s Rosie Bareis Community Campus in Bend. Volunteers from the Rotary Club spent the day removing debris and preparing outdoor areas for fall. The joint effort aimed to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday that firefighters plan to start pile burning season as early as this Wednesday, if conditions are favorable. Here are the details the Forest Service released Tuesday: The Deschutes National Forest may accomplish up to an estimated 15,000 acres of pile burning throughout the fall and
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(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Weekend snowfall over the Cascades has prompted the Oregon Department of Transportation to close the gates on the west side of McKenzie Pass, Oregon Highway 242. Crews closed the gates Tuesday morning near the junction with Oregon Highway 126 and at the summit by Dee Wright Observatory. Gates
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County staff warned community members Tuesday of a recent email “phishing” scam and advised everyone to be wary of suspicious emails designed to steal their personal information. “The Community Development Department recently discovered that cybercriminals sent a fake email from a CDD staff member, demanding payment and
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man who went missing after a Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride was found dead Monday morning in the Horse Ridge area, about 19 miles east of Bend, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced. Here’s the full announcement from DCSO Public Information Officer Jason Carr: 41-year-old Eric Blayney
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the Deschutes County Weekly Road Construction Update for the week of Oct. 12-18: Projects Administered by Deschutes County: La Pine UIC Stormwater Improvements (La Pine Area) – Crews will be doing excavation and inlet removal work along Mitts Way, Assembly Way, Box Way, Dillon Way and Hinkle Way in the La Pine Business
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