Smoke alert: Prescribed burns set near Bend and Sisters this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable on Thursday, the Deschutes National Forest plans to continue prescribed burning operations on the…
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Deschutes National Forest plans prescribed burns near Sisters, Bend Monday
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is planning prescribed burning operations Monday on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley Addresses War, Economy, and Youth Mental Health at Sisters Town Hall
(UPDATE: Adding information from the event, quotes from Sen. Jeff Merkley, and attendees) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a town hall held at Sisters High…
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Decision 2026: Deschutes County officials remind that political signs are not allowed in road rights of way
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the May 19 primary election approaches, the Deschutes County Road Department on Friday reminded political campaigns and…
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Cascades East Transit to boost bus frequency and launch new route in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit will implement significant service enhancements across Central Oregon beginning May 4th, 2026. The changes…
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Assistance League Bend empowers volunteers to make a difference in the community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Assistance League Bend, volunteers don’t just fill roles, they stretch beyond them. “We do. I mean, that’s what you get…
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Oregon’s new online service guides residents on safe burning practices
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Oregon fire protection partners launched a new digital tool to help residents prevent escaped debris burns, which officials…
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Scam Alert: Deschutes County warns residents to watch out for official-looking email phishing attempts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County reminded community members Thursday to watch out for email scams that try to steal personal or financial…
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Deschutes County’s free yard debris disposal returns this spring; here’s the schedule and what’s accepted
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging residents to get their homes ready for wildfire season and take advantage of the free yard…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty scam targeting Central Oregon residents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a telephone scam targeting Central Oregon residents. Scammers…
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Mayor Kebler to present on Bend’s housing development efforts at upcoming meeting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing and Bend YIMBY will host an all-coalition meeting on April 2 in Bend to discuss housing…
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High Desert Stampede returns to Redmond with rodeo and entertainment
Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with some of the people who help make the High Desert Stampede possible. Tune in for more Thursday on KTVZ News at…
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Oregon DMV and ODOT warn of text message scam stealing drivers’ personal info
SALEM, ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon DMV issued a warning Wednesday regarding a text message phishing scam…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission Finalizes 2026 Recreational Trails Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved the final 2026 Oregon Recreational Trails Plan during its February meeting.…
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Deschutes Trails Coalition offers $30,000 grants for trail projects
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2026 Small Project Grant…
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Sunriver-area woman, parents sentenced in severe abuse case; judge tells boy: ‘I’m sorry’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After emotional statements by a now-11-year-old boy and the Sunriver-area woman accused of severely abusing…
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Bend man arrested after allegedly threatening deputy; motorcycle pursuit temporarily halts train traffic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 40-year-old Bend man was arrested Tuesday – for the second time in a month – after he allegedly threatened a Deschutes County…
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Truck driver charged with manslaughter in deadly Highway 20 crash pleads not guilty; bail reduced
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A truck driver whose jackknifed rig on Highway 20 east of Bend caused a crash and the death of a newlywed couple has pleaded…
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Deschutes County Search and Rescue, National Guard helicopter crew rescue injured snowboarder west of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crew helped nearly two-dozen Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue…
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Oregon Department of Human Services offers free tax filing assistance for youth
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is providing free tax filing assistance to young people and low-income residents…
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