A California man arrested last weekend in a recent stabbing at a Bend gas station that nearly killed the victim appeared in court from jail Thursday afternoon after two no-shows due to illness earlier in the week and, the judge kept his bail at $500,000.
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The Cougar Fire, the largest of two new fires that broke out Tuesday afternoon in southeastern Deschutes County and put up smoke visible over a wide area, grew to about 300 acres by Wednesday as crews reached 10% containment.
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The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners is celebrating several legislative victories for Central Oregon following an end-of-session report on the 2025 Oregon Legislature presented during its meeting on Monday. Here are the details outlined in a news release KTVZ News received on Wednesday: Throughout the 158-day legislative session, commissioners and county staff actively engaged with
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On Friday, August 8, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will open the gate at Todd Lake to Forest Service Road (FSR) 370, which provides driving access to the Broken Top and Crater Ditch Trailheads. Forest Service Road 370 is a very rough road, with sections through which low-clearance vehicles cannot
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jake Garner, a local mountain biker and member of Boy Scout Troop 21 in Bend, reached out to the Central Oregon Trails Alliance in search of an Eagle Scout project for this summer, and now it’s mission accomplished. Together, they identified a long-overdue task: replacing the orange safety fencing and adding
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters responded to 39 new wildfire starts around Central Oregon over the weekend, burning a total of nine acres, officials said Monday. Most of the fires were kept small, at about one-tenth of an acre in size, and have been contained or controlled. “This was the result of the quick response
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The final day of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo was capped off by the Buckaroo Breakfast. After another memorable year, people celebrated the best way this community knows how — with good food, great company, and small-town tradition.
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While Central Oregon fairgoers are focused on having fun at the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, local law enforcement is working behind the scenes to make sure everyone stays safe.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– More candidates have filed to run for four out of the five Deschutes County commissioner seats on the ballot in next May’s primary election. Two seats are currently occupied by incumbents Tony DeBone and Patti Adair, and two new seats have been added following voter approval of an expanded, five-member commission. County
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– Hundreds of residents on the north end of Bend were advised to shelter in place and report any suspicious activity for a time Thursday evening after a man wanted on a warrant fled a traffic stop near Highway 97 and Grandview Drive, eluding a major police search that included search dogs and drones
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) On the second day of the Deschutes County Fair, KTVZ News’ Isabella Warren paid a visit Thursday to the Swine Barn, where 4-H participant Reyleigh talked about the fun she had raising her pig, which she named Chris P. Bacon.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ+ is offering some fun livestreams during the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, including this fun unicycle-riding performer, MickeyO The Global Clown, who is quite entertaining – with audience participation, of course.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ty Rupert was sworn in as Deschutes County sheriff Thursday morning in a packed courtroom ceremony, greeted by loud applause by family, friends and colleagues and vowing to go “in a different direction” than retiring predecessor Kent van der Kamp. “I don’t just consider you employees or friends – you’re part
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Plenty of animals are on display at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, one of the most beloved features. Presley had two rabbits, Phoenix and Thunder, to show to our Lynsey Harris.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo kicked off its five-day run on Wednesday with a special opening ceremony that we livestreamed on KTVZ+. In case you missed it, here’s the full event, for your enjoyment.
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(Update: Clydesdales’ travel delay, downtown Redmond event canceled) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center said Wednesday it’s learned that the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales have experienced an unexpected travel delay and won’t not arrive in time for the Grand Opening Day of the 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. “While the Budweiser Clydesdales will not
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Millions of acres were burned across Oregon during the 2024 wildfire season. Six “mega-fires” (over 100,000 acres each) burned across Eastern Oregon, and the state spent nearly $350 million to put them out.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If variety is indeed the spice of life, you’re in for a spicy treat at this year’s 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. A good example is when our own Lynsey Harris and Dylan Anderman got to ride a pair of camels on Wedneday’s opening day
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this week show that you really never know what a day will bring. The sheriff’s office said in a lighthearted Facebook posting Wednesday about the McGrath Road poultry encounter: “Sgt. Turk (David Turkington)
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UPDATE: Allison Clemens has been located.]” The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says: “The missing Juvenile has been found safe and is reunited with family. No other details are available at this time. As always, we thank the community for their help and our Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office patrol team for their efforts and support of
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