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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Deschutes National Forest closing FS road driving access to Three Creek Lake and Broken Top on Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest plans to close Forest Service Road 16, which provides access to Three Creek Lake, and Forest…
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Decision 2024: Despite voter turnout being down by 20%, Deschutes County clerk sees an increase in late voting
Election Day is at hand, and Central Oregon county election officials are among those preparing for the big…
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Highway 97 reopens north of La Pine after head-on crash that injured three, one seriously
A two-vehicle head-on crash closed Highway 97 north of La Pine for a time Monday afternoon, ODOT…
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BLM seeks tips from the public after vandals cut nearly a mile of fence west of Redmond
 REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District on Friday asked the public for tips to help them find whoever…
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Decision 2024: Deschutes County ballot returns are down at this point, compared to 2020 election
In less than a week, we could know who the next president of the United States will be, as well as the winners of numerous statewide and local…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon launches hiring initiative to staff south Deschutes County after-school programs
 Camp Fire Central Oregon has just launched a major hiring initiative to staff its newest and expanding arm of after-school programming: Camp Fire…
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Deschutes County Road Department plans to close Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road for the winter on Nov. 19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department announced this week that it plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road…
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Candidate Kent Vander Kamp slams Sheriff Shane Nelson following critical Facebook post, days before election
One week before the ballots are counted in a hotly contested election for Deschutes County sheriff, incumbent Shane Nelson issued a public letter…
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As winter storm moves in, ODOT fully closing McKenzie Pass Highway for the season on Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Incoming winter weather has ODOT crews closing the east side of McKenzie Pass, Oregon Highway 242, this coming Friday, Nov. 1.…
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Deschutes National Forest firefighters set to begin pile burning season this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest plan to begin pile burning as conditions are favorable, starting this week,…
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Don’t just dump your Halloween pumpkin; Deschutes County, disposal companies urge composting option
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Halloween fades and the pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns on your porch lose their glow, the Deschutes County Department of…
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‘There’s nothing more important’: Deschutes County clerk seeks to reassure voters in wake of ballot box attacks
It’s officially a week before Election Day, and recent arson attacks are raising more concerns about ballot drop box safety. Two ballot boxes were…
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Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint to be closed for a day for staff training
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint will be closed for a park staff training event all day on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Safety…
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BLM to begin La Pine-area fall pile burning this week with 192 acres off Masten Road
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Incoming favorable weather, including the possibility of snow, is allowing fuels crews with the Prineville District of the…
Continue ReadingDecision 2024: Controversial Deschutes County Commission expansion measure has voters and commissioners split
Many Oregonians have already received their ballots in the mail, and some have already cast their votes. But for those still needing explanations on…
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Deschutes River Conservancy to get $25 million from feds for canal piping, other water-saving projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday that five Central and Eastern conservation projects have secured a…
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Deschutes County commissioners revisit, vote 3-0 to back revised plans for Juniper Ridge homeless ‘temporary safe stay area’
(Update: Bend City Council sets special meeting; mayor reaction to county vote) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A week after things went sideways on joint…
Continue ReadingDebris burning set to open Monday in Deschutes County Fire District No. 2 outside of Bend, where it’s banned
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Outdoor debris burning will open at sunrise next Monday for areas outside the City of Bend within the boundaries of Deschutes…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon steps in to save South County after-school programs, says it needs community support
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In light of the recent closure of the La Pine Parks and Rec District, which recently ceased operations and laid off staff, Camp…
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