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) — 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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Deschutes County commissioners appoint five new La Pine Park & Rec board members in wake of mass resignations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday morning interviewed 15 applicants interested in serving on the La Pine Park &…
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Fall open burning season begins Monday in Sisters-Camp Sherman, Black Butte Ranch, Cloverdale fire districts
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the temperatures cool and with the potential for additional rainfall in the coming week, open burning within the Black…
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Deschutes County property tax statements are going out; voter-approved levies mean Bend bills will rise about 8%
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County will mail more than 114,500 property tax statements this week, and some property owners may notice an increase.…
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Redmond city councilors, Deschutes County commissioners discuss managed homeless camp at joint meeting
Like many cities in Oregon, Redmond is dealing with a homeless…
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Central Oregon’s September jobless rates hold steady; Deschutes job numbers up for month, down a bit for year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates remained steady in September, with little to no change, the Oregon…
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‘It’s really a tragic situation’: Four more former employees join $19.5 million suit against Black Butte Ranch, fired server
Four more people have joined a lawsuit against Black Butte Ranch and former employee Glenn Michael Woosley, who it’s now alleged sexually harassed…
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‘It really changed the trajectory of my life’: Heart of Oregon Corps expanding program for youth to work on public lands
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recently, the Heart of Oregon Corps got what it called a “game-changer” grant to expand one of its programs for young adults. …
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‘Fraudsters and grifters’: Three Sisters Historical Society’s Fireside Series returns with the story of a dam fiasco
The Three Sisters Historical Society hosted its Fireside Series at Sisters Fire Hall on Sunday people about sisters history. In this session, Mike…
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Rain, snow prompt Forest Service to reduce Red Fire closure area; Little Lava Fire still putting up smoke
The Deschutes National Forest on Friday further reduced the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Crescent Ranger District for the 3,060-acre…
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U of O scientists find that South Sister was more volcanically active over shorter time frame than previously thought
A hiker’s pack usually gets lighter over time as they plow through trail mix and water, but Annika Dechert likes to joke that hers gets…
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