Deschutes County DA’s office seeks volunteers for young-adult restorative justice program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since 2021, the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office has been offering the Emerging Adult Program, a pre-charge…
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A still-warm, still-dry early fall means C.O. fires are still putting up smoke, but containment also growing
The Bachelor Complex of fires, primarily the Little Lava Fire, grew some over the weekend, totaling 12,536 acres, but containment also grew to 68% by…
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Winds test, lines hold on Little Lava Fire; Bachelor Complex nearly 2/3 contained; Bingham, Rail Ridge fire updates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – All of the containment and control lines on the Little Lava Fire held in Friday’s strong winds and the Bachelor Complex is…
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Highway 126 construction-zone reader board near Sisters gets vandalized with political campaign message
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Campaign signs can become a serious focus of attention as election season heats up, with some thefts and vandalism reported.…
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Sisters-area fire districts remind residents that open burning remains closed as fire danger lingers
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the lack of significant rainfall and continued warm temperatures, open burning within the Black Butte Ranch,…
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Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang appointed to Oregon Transportation Commission
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Phil Chang, a Deschutes County commissioner with a long career in natural resources management, is joining the Oregon…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to adopt revised 2040 Comprehensive Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following 2 1/2 years of extensive community outreach and plan development, the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday voted…
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Deschutes County commissioners revisit three land-use decisions with 2-1 votes, sparking more Chang-DeBone clashes
Three recent split land-use decisions by Deschutes County commissioners came back before them for another round Wednesday afternoon, the next step in…
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Boo! Deschutes Public Library invites all to ‘Know Horror’ in October
Spine-chilling thrills will abound as the Deschutes Public Library delves into eerie delights, frightful films and youthful child’s play for their…
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DCSO La Pine traffic stop turns up 22 pounds of meth, nearly 5 pounds of heroin; two face charges
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A drug-detection K-9’s alert during a recent traffic stop by Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies on Highway 97 in La…
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State Rep. Emerson Levy, challenger Keri Lopez face off on issues from schools to abortion, housing in KTVZ debate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon House District 53 Democratic incumbent Emerson Levy and Republican challenger Keri Lopez faced off on a variety of…
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Deschutes County reminder: Political signs are prohibited in county road rights of way; state highways, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Nov. 5 General Election approaches, the Deschutes County Road Department is reminding political campaigns and their…
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Little Lava Fire holds at 11,225 acres; Bachelor Complex 50% contained; Red Fire near Crescent Lake tops 2,000 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bachelor Complex, including the Little Lava Fire, held at 50% containment this weekend, with no change in acreage reported,…
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Central Oregon has seen 325 wildfires this year, burning 550,000 acres; 2 new fires near Madras, Tumalo stopped small
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon has seen about 325 wildfires this year that have burned over 550,000 acres, the region’s fire officials said…
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Central Oregon’s inaugural Food Safety and Sustainability Summit set for October 15th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services, the Central Oregon Community College Cascade Culinary Institute and partners invite the…
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Deschutes County Community Justice officer named Juvenile Justice Professional of the Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Community Justice Officer Andrea Abramson has been selected as the 2024 Juvenile Justice Professional of the…
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They’re back: Redmond Police warn of imposter call scam; Deschutes County SO warns of ‘jury duty’ scam
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department alerted the public on Tuesday about a familiar scam in which a person is representing…
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Merkley, Wyden: $1.62 million headed to Smith Rock State Park for new welcome center, other improvements
(Update: Adding expected project timeline) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that the Oregon Parks and…
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‘Know Horror’ this spooky October at a variety of events, programs and activities at the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prepare for spine-chilling thrills as the Deschutes Public Library delves into eerie delights, frightful films and youthful…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady in August; some job losses reported
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — All three Central Oregon counties saw little to no change in their seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August, with…
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