Much of Bend area sees Sunday snow to start a wet, wintry and windy weather week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A thin coat of snow fell over much of the Bend area and higher elevations late Sunday to begin what NewsChannel 21 Chief…
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On bluebird day, lots of snow pumps up the party for skiers, boarders enjoying Mt. Bachelor’s earliest opening in 26 years
Mt. Bachelor pass-holders lined up to party on the snowy slopes Friday for their own early chance to check out all the fresh powder at the resort’s…
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‘It really takes a toll on you’: Houseless along China Hat Road trying to prepare for another cold, snowy winter
Homeless people living in Bend are preparing as best they can as temperatures drop and snow is building in the mountains. Those living along China…
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FBI investigating bomb threats emailed to C. Oregon election offices, others around state; says ‘none credible thus far’
The FBI confirmed Friday it’s investigating bomb threats emailed to election offices across Oregon, including Deschutes County, a week ago, three…
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Deschutes County Road Department crews close gates for the winter on Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Road Department crews swung the gates and closed the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the…
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S. Deschutes County health care, Parks & Rec, wildfire risk among issues discussed at Newberry Regional Summit
(Update: Adding video, comments from summit participants, consultants) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southern Deschutes County community members,…
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AP calls US House 5th District race for Democrat Janelle Bynum; GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer concedes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democrat Janelle Bynum has flipped Oregon’s 5th Congressional District and will become the state’s first Black member of…
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In surprise move, defeated La Pine mayor tables issue of homeless, wildfires for successor to take up in 2025
(update: adding video, La Pine mayor tables homeless-wildfires agenda item to 2025) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – “The city, after speaking with all of…
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A sign of La Pine partnership’s new steps to reduce wildfire risk: inmate crew clears abandoned homeless camp
(Update: Adding video, comments from coalition, sheriff’s office) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ)— Despite still being six months from Oregon’s next wildfire…
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Deschutes County sees nearly 75% of ballots returned – higher number, lower percentage
More than 121,000 Deschutes County mail ballots were returned to the clerk’s office for last week’s election, a turnout of about 75%. Voters with…
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Samson Garner’s trial in Smith Rock mass shooting plot delayed to next August, at defense attorneys’ request
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The trial of a Portland man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event last year has been delayed until…
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Bend state-county offices evacuated, area cleared due to suspicious package outside DHS; turns out to be hygiene products
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched around noon Tuesday to state and county offices at 1300 NW Wall Street on a report of a…
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Oregon State Police release name of Redmond motorcyclist killed in Highway 20 head-on crash
Oregon State Police on Tuesday released the identity of a 67-year-old Redmond man who was killed last week in the head-on collision of his motorcycle…
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Winter weather forecast will bring earlier closure than planned for Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to this week’s winter weather forecast, the Deschutes County Road Department will close Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina…
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Forest Service plans pile burning this week west of Phil’s Trailhead, south of Skyliners Road, in Wanoga Butte area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters across the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct up to 217 acres of pile burning operations west of…
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Have you ‘herd’ what was holding up traffic in Sunriver this weekend? It’s only natural
Nature is all around, and with a forest surrounding Sunriver, it’s only natural to have to wait for a herd of elk to move along, as Paul Evenson…
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Decision 2024: Central Oregon voters, party officials react to the outcome of the presidential race
With the last ballots being counted, Central Oregonians, including representatives of the two major political parties, have been sharing their…
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Decision 2024: Measure 9-173 holds strong lead, will expand Deschutes County Commission from 3 to 5 members
A Bend business owner’s idea to expand the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners from three to five members first cleared the petition…
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‘Thank you for the opportunity to serve’: Vander Kamp claims victory; Bailey, Nelson call to congratulate sheriff-elect
A new sheriff has been elected for the first time in a decade in Deschutes County. Deschutes County sheriff’s Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp claimed…
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Deschutes County election workers undertake the process of counting, verifying ballots
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ballots are being counted at the Deschutes County Building. When ballots come in, whether it’s via mail, or dropped off…
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