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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Bend mayor among seven appointees to Deschutes County commissioner district mapping advisory panel
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday appointed seven community members to serve on…
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Family and friends mourn the loss of the two victims found so far in a fatal tubing accident at Dillon Falls
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends and family are remembering Lindsay Bashan and Amanda Loyd, whose bodies have been recovered from the Deschutes River,…
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OHA launches ‘Connect to Hope’ awareness campaign, data dashboard on third anniversary of 988
The Oregon Health Authority is marking the third anniversary of 988 — the three-digit number that anyone can call, text or chat when in need of…
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Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler may be on advisory panel to help draft zones map for 5 Deschutes County commissioners
BEND, Ire, (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners on Monday announced their nominees for the county’s District Mapping Advisory Committee, which…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates crept upward in June as job numbers fell
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates throughout Central Oregon continued to creep upward in June. Meanwhile, seasonally…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to provide funding for new Redmond manged homeless camp
Board plans no public interviews of five candidates for interim sheriff before selection BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At their first meeting in weeks,…
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Recovery efforts continue for one remaining victim in Dillon Falls tragedy
On Monday morning, crews continued their recovery efforts in the water for the two people who were still considered missing after Saturday’s…
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Deschutes River Conservancy hails legislative approval of pilot water bank for Deschutes River Basin
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Legislature has passed House Bill 3806, approving pilot water bank authorities in the Deschutes Basin. “This…
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Man seeking ‘fresh start’ accused of arson, setting SUV on fire north of Bend that spread to nearby trailer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident of a small homeless encampment north of Bend was arrested on arson and other charges Friday, accused of setting a…
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‘Know Ink/Inc’ this August with the Deschutes Public Library at a variety of programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dive into the diverse worlds of printmaking and inclusion as the Deschutes Public Library investigates “Know Ink/Inc” in…
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Willamette National Forest to implement fire restrictions, including Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson wilderness areas
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — As hot, dry temperatures continue, the Willamette National Forest will implement fire restrictions starting Friday,…
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Wahlburgers will be making its Oregon debut at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wahlburgers is coming to the 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, July 30 through Aug. 3. This marks…
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Amid hot, dry weather, the Deschutes National Forest is expanding public use fire restrictions to wilderness areas
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to continued hot and dry conditions, as well as increased fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it will…
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Problem Solvers: La Pine-area man accused of striking dog with shovel pleads for other 2 dogs’ return; plea entry delayed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man accused of striking his dog repeatedly with a shovel this spring was back in court Monday, still representing…
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‘It’s a great tool’: Local emergency officials react to Watch Duty app’s growing role in monitoring wildfires
(Update: Adding video, details, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As wildfire season intensifies, many Central Oregonians are turning to the Watch Duty…
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Internal investigation into Deschutes County sheriff’s Captain William Bailey underway over radio interview
Just weeks before embattled Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp retires from his position, an internal investigation has been started against…
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Fire Alert: Crews stop spread of house fire west of Sunriver; all evacuation levels throughout the area dropped
A fully involved house fire quickly began spreading to other properties and the nearby Deschutes National Forest Monday evening, prompting a task…
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Five applicants for Deschutes County interim sheriff discuss agency’s future at public forum
(Update: adding fourth applicant for position) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The union representing Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies has released a list of…
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