(Update: Hearing delayed; new hearing date set) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monday afternoon, a Deschutes County judge rescheduled John Coe Richardson’s trial after his defense claimed he was unfit to stand trial. The hearing was rescheduled pending an evaluation. His new hearing is scheduled for October 6th at 10am. A La Pine area man
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The NW Pershall Avenue will be closed to all traffic September 8–15 as part of the construction of the Redmond Wetlands Complex. The closure is required to install a 48-inch interceptor line connecting the new Wetlands Complex to the existing wastewater treatment plant in Dry Canyon. A signed detour route will guide motorists
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REDMOND, OR (KTVZ) – Elected officials and business leaders gathered in Redmond today to celebrate the groundbreaking of Jory Behavioral Health, a secure residential mental health treatment facility for adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The facility will help close critical gaps in mental health treatment in Oregon and help keep individuals who
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. – Oregon State University – Cascades will host a First Peoples Celebration on Oct. 11, an event that explores and celebrates the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Event activities are free to the public and will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. in Bruckner
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are in a special session debating Governor Tina Kotek’s proposal — Oregon House Bill 3991 — to close a major transportation funding gap. Without action, the Oregon Department of Transportation warns it could face hundreds of millions in cuts — forcing layoffs and the closure of
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This Labor Day, demonstrators gathered across the country to call for fair wages and greater support for workers over billionaires. In Central Oregon, protests took place in Bend, Redmond, and Sisters.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend in Central Oregon usually means playgrounds full of children, parks full of people, and outdoor enjoyment for many as it marks the last long weekend before school starts. But this year, smoke from the Emigrant Fire has changed holiday plans, leaving many outdoor spaces much quieter than usual,
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This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails — they’re also keeping customers away from food trucks.
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(Update: Adding video) Bend, OR (KTVZ) — Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei is announcing the opening of Central Oregon’s first Catholic high school. Classes officially begin on September 3, 2025, marking a new chapter for families seeking a rigorous, faith-filled education in the region. Located at 2450 NE 27th Street in Bend, Chesterton Academy of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Developers have officially broken ground on Britta Ridge, a 178-unit, Class-A multifamily development located at 20300 Halfway Road in Bend, Oregon. The project is being developed on behalf of a family based in Oregon and reflects a long-term commitment to building high-quality housing in one of the state’s fastest-growing markets. Once complete, Britta Ridge will feature three
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Drivers should expect delays this week as several road projects get underway in Central Oregon. On Tumalo Road, crews will be paving between Cline Falls Highway and Tumalo Place. Work will take place overnight Tuesday through Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.. Single-lane closures will be in place with flaggers,
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Deschutes County has earmarked $125,000 for fuel reduction grants aimed at helping local communities reduce wildfire risk. Residents can apply for grant funds beginning Sept. 1. Since 2022, the County has allocated $425,000 in support of the Fall Fuel Reduction Grant program, which has funded 68 communities. Grants are intended to help communities with specific,
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He thanked the Central Oregon community and told KTVZ News he is moving to Wyoming to join the leadership team for the Cheyenne Frontier Days – the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After six years of leading the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Director Geoff Hines is departing to
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(Update: Adding video) As the new school year approaches, Deschutes County reminds parents and guardians to check their children’s vaccine status to ensure compliance with Oregon vaccination laws. Children attending public and private schools, preschools, childcare facilities, and Head Start Programs are required to have seven different vaccines to attend classes. Mandatory Vaccines Include: Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP or
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Samson Garner’s ex-wife testified by video at his trial Friday, offering details about how their marriage had hit rough times and she eventually moved to Michigan with their two children and filed for divorce. It was finalized shortly before Garner is accused of planning to commit a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first full day of testimony in the trial of a Portland man accused of plotting to commit a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event turned emotional when Samson Garner’s ex-girlfriend spoke about finding a bag of climbing gear on her porch when she returned home from a trip
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UPDATE: Adding video WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-2nd District, announced Wednesday that he will be hosting a Tele-Town Hall on Sept. 8 to hear from his constituents and to answer questions about what he is working on in Congress.WHO: The Counties of Klamath, Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, and Sherman WHAT: Tele-Town Hall with Congressman Cliff Bentz WHEN: Monday, September
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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer winds down and Labor Day weekend approaches, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign that started August 13 and runs through September 1. While the Community Action Target Team (CATT) will increase patrols to deter impaired driving, this effort
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The attempted murder trial of a Portland man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event in 2023 began Wednesday with a prosecutor and defense lawyer painting sharply contrasting views of his actions and words in the days and weeks before his arrest.
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Hours after seeking the public’s help, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said in an update that a missing man, 34-year-old Michael Gifford, has been located safe in the Portland area.
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