(Update: DCSO clarifies some details of events) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A pursuit of a reckless driver that began in Bend ended in Sunriver Tuesday morning in the arrest of a Bend man who Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said drove recklessly through several communities, struck a patrol car and endangered both the public and law
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UPDATE: On Tuesday, a jury was seated in the Samson Garner trial. A jury of 7 men and 8 women were seated. Twelve jurors were sworn in on Tuesday afternoon, along with three alternates. Opening statements are set to begin on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ – August 11) — A Portland man
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man was cited for an illegal marijuana grow that was seized in a raid late last week. Here’s a news release issued late Monday by Bend Police Lt. Mike Landolt of the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) Team: Press Release Information: On August 14th, 2025, at approximately
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in July, with job losses reported in all three counties, the Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday. The new regional figures echo last week’s report that Oregon’s statewide jobless rate rose to 5% in July, its highest level in four years, when
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As the search for a missing man continues at Dillon Falls, searchers are turning to high-tech solutions.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County has a new sheriff, and Ty Rupert is stepping into the interim role with a clear focus: building trust, connecting with the community and keeping residents safe. Rupert, a native of Eugene, brings years of law enforcement experience to his new position. Throughout his career, he says, service and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was killed and six people were injured, including four children, in a head-on crash of her car and a minivan on Highway 97 south of Bend Thursday night, Oregon State Police reported. Here’s the full news release issued Saturday by OSP: On Thursday, August 14, at 9:49 p.m.,
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— Psst! The cat’s out of the bag this September as the Deschutes Public Library reveals “Know Secrets.” Plan the trip of a lifetime driving 1,800 miles along the Alaska-Canada Highway. Try real-world treasure hunting with geocaching and learn to set healthy, sustainable boundaries with confidence. Hear secrets revealed of the Communist era’s Red Spy
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Open Programming, a program of Connect Central Oregon, will host an in-depth interview with newly appointed Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert. The interview will be recorded on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and published on COOP’s YouTube channel, @CentralOregonOpenProgramming, the same evening. Moderated by Jim Fister, Co-Founder of Connect Central
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Arnold Irrigation District told patrons Thursday it’s likely they can keep delivering water through at least Sept. 30. But they also said costs for the Main Canal Piping Project have risen substantially since initial approval, so more federal and state funds will be sought to finish the work. Here’s the
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A Springfield motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on Oregon Highway 126 near the intersection with U.S. Highway 20 west of Sisters, Oregon State Police reported Thursday.
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Local business owners say the added costs on items like jewelry, clothing, and specialty goods may lead to higher prices for customers — or slimmer profit margin for their business. Jennifer Lovejoy, Owner of Nashelle said, her business has seen some changes due to President Trump’s tariffs. “I would say, you know, so we’ve
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With this week’s scorching forecast, the most popular way to cool off is to head to the water. Whether it’s the river, a community pool, or one of our park’s splash pads, Central Oregonians have a variety to choose from.
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Two hikers in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend ran out of food and water, got lost, and one experienced a medical issue Sunday afternoon, prompting a call for help and a successful rescue effort, authorities said.
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ ) — With everyone watching closely for any new smoke amid very hot weather, a new wildfire was halted quickly on the Deschutes National Forest west of Sunriver and Lolo Butte late Monday afternoon. Fire 820 was reported around 4:30 p.m., and forward progression was stopped before 5 p.m., with mop-up operations
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A wind-fanned, human-caused wildfire dubbed the Canal Fire broke out Sunday afternoon near Redmond’s Roberts Field and scorched 23 acres before crews working from the air and on the ground got the upper hand, officials said Monday.
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Redmond Preschool is now enrolling infants and toddlers. For families who qualify, there’s an opportunity for students to attend at no cost.
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Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family. Animal shelters across Central Oregon are joining in with hopes of emptying their kennels. KTVZ News will be featuring shelters in the region throughout August to highlight the local impacts.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Supervisory Deputy District Attorney Stacy Neil received the Oregon Sex Crimes Prosecutor of the Year Award from the Oregon District Attorneys Association at a ceremony Thursday at the Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend. The award was created to recognize an Oregon prosecutor for outstanding accomplishments in seeking justice for
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon, said Friday it was seeking to find loving homes for 12 Toy Australian Shepherds surrendered from a Tumalo-area property owner who deputies said will face a felony animal neglect charge.
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