A Novel Idea: Oregon’s largest community read program kicks off in April
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now in its third decade, A Novel Idea continues to harness the power of books to foster empathy and understanding among people…
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Deschutes National Forest OKs 2,800-acre thinning, mowing and prescribed burn project north of Sisters
The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it’s signed the final decision for the 2,800-acre Cougar Rock Restoration Project north of Sisters,…
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Mt. Bachelor extends condolences in tree-well tragedy that killed Seattle man, urges caution in recent deep snow
In the wake of Monday’s tragic death of a Seattle man who fell into a deep tree well while skiing at Mt. Bachelor, the resort issued a statement…
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Three new roundabouts planned on South Century Drive; Deschutes County opens online open house
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Road Department has invited community members to take part in an online open house for two proposed…
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South Deschutes County digs out from 1-2 feet of heavy, wet snow; high avalanche danger in Cascades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A strong mid-March snowstorm dumped 1 to 2 feet of heavy, wet snow in the La Pine-Sunriver area Sunday, closing some roads,…
Continue ReadingLOCAL ALERT WEATHER UPDATE: Bend-La Pine Schools Announce Closure for La Pine & Sunriver with Bend on a 2-hour delay, all due to the Snowstorm
(update: NeighborImpact Head Start Bend will be on a 2-hour delay) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to heavy snowfall in southern Deschutes County, Bend-La…
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Central Oregon has been state’s growth pace-setter this pandemic-challenged decade, Census Bureau estimates show
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon has been the state’s growth engine so far this pandemic-challenged decade, accounting for nearly half of the…
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DCSO, Republic Services sets free document shred event; old medications, worn flags also accepted for disposal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Republic Services, will be providing a free document-shred event…
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Ride-along, Part 2: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant says enforcement goal is to prevent crashes, tragedies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of a 3-day Multiagency Traffic Enforcement Detail earlier this week, enforcement from six agencies including the Oregon…
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More than 380 traffic stops result in over 170 tickets during 3-day enforcement detail across Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Deschutes County’s law enforcement agencies made more than 380 traffic stops and issued over 170 tickets during this week’s…
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‘A significant chunk’: Local emergency response center among projects losing money if federal funding bill passes Senate
A congressional funding bill that could prevent a federal government shutdown narrowly passed the House Tuesday, but not without cutting funding for…
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Bend-area pair arrested in traffic stop after DCSO drug-detection K-9 team finds large amount of meth
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A traffic stop and drug-detection K-9’s alert led to the seizure of a large quantity of…
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State agency reviewing allegation of ethical violations by Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training, which certifies law enforcement officers, confirmed Wednesday…
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DCSO SAR air and ground operation rescues seriously injured skier and companion stranded on South Sister
(Update: Adding more photos, Adding video, information from sheriff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A seriously injured skier and his companion from Utah who…
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Deschutes County commissioners approve qualified pool of fuel reduction contractors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, March 5, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved this year’s Qualified Pool of Fuel Reduction…
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Local group fails to make Mt. Bachelor bid by deadline but still hopes to play role in its future
The community group that formed in an attempt to bid for and acquire the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort has acknowledged they were unable to submit a bid…
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Central Oregon loses 1,300 jobs as 2025 begins, but January unemployment rates hold steady
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon unemployment rates were unchanged in January, though the region saw a 1,300-job reduction as 2025 began, the…
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Deschutes County, Hooker Creek hit impasse in talks to purchase new landfill site east of Bend
(Update: Added video) Commissioners will review and consider their options next week BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Eight months of negotiations to acquire…
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Mt. Bachelor proposes improvements to Northwest Express lift; Forest Service reviewing plans, seeks comments
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor is seeking U.S. Forest Service approval of a future modernization of its Northwest Express…
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Back and forth: ODOT crews spent nearly half a million dollars on Bend right-of-way homeless camp cleanups last year
It seems to be a back-and-forth game for ODOT crews and the homeless, one that costs $440,000 a year.…
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