DCSO deputy pulls over Highway 97 speeder clocked at 116 mph north of Terrebonne
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy pulled over a Highway 97 driver north of Terrebonne on Friday who was clocked at…
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‘The anxiety and the tension is so great this year’: Vander Kamp gives notice he may sue DCSO, alleges election interference
Deschutes County sheriff’s Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp, one of two candidates running for sheriff, announced Thursday he has filed a tort claim notice…
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Bend, Deschutes Co. leaders vote to close most of Juniper Ridge to homeless by next May, create ‘temporary safe stay’ area
Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors voted unanimously at a joint meeting Thursday afternoon to close much of the the city- and…
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Judge rejects defense motion to move Bend trial of Samson Garner, accused of plotting Smith Rock mass shooting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Deschutes County judge on Friday rejected a defense attorney’s motion to move the upcoming trial of a Portland man accused…
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Fire destroys Terrebonne manufactured home and outbuilding; cause under investigation
A fire Thursday evening destroyed a Terrebonne manufactured home, also burning an outbuilding and vehicle, while firefighters contended with an…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in finding missing Bend man
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office requested the public’s assistance Thursday with locating a missing 39-year-old Bend…
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Deschutes County offering grants for community projects that reduce wildfire risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging local communities to apply for County Fuel Reduction grants by Monday, Sept. 30. Fuel reduction…
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Deschutes County to seek limited state grant for disputed RV campground; board makes case for 710-acre housing rezone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners returned to two recent controversies on Wednesday, first agreeing to apply for a limited state…
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Two south Deschutes County raids turn up illegal marijuana grows, guns, cash and mushrooms; 2 arrested, 2 cited
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two people were arrested and two others cited as Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives conducted two simultaneous…
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Deschutes County commissioners proclaim Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; several events planned around area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In concurrence with National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for Crook, Deschutes counties as wildfire smoke returns to much of High Desert
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a break of clear skies for several days, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory…
Continue Reading Deschutes County commissioners to hold series of joint meetings with cities, other governing boards
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will meet this fall with governing boards from across the county to collaborate on a variety of topics…
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Pilot escapes serious injury when small plane runs out of fuel, crashes upside-down in field east of Bend Airport
A small-plane pilot from Washington state escaped serious injury Friday afternoon when he ran out of fuel on approach to the Bend Airport and tried…
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Air, ground crews stop, contain small lightning-sparked wildfire south of Highway 20, east of Hoodoo
A ground and air attack stopped and contained a new lightning-sparked wildfire spotted Thursday on the Deschutes National Forest south of Highway 20…
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Small jet without landing gear down skids to a stop at Sunriver Airport; pilot, passenger and dog uninjured
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – A pilot, his passenger and dog escaped injuries Thursday when their small jet on a flight from Hillsboro landed at Sunriver…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue recaps a busy summer of missions, many to help injured, lost hikers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last Sunday, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams were dispatched to three missions. That brings the number of…
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Deschutes County SO sees more issues with dogs chasing, killing livestock after code widened to include chickens, turkeys
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid a rise in animal complaint calls this year and tickets for chasing, hurting or killing a wider range of livestock, the…
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‘I believed he was on his way to murder people’: Police actions before seeking warrants focus of Garner motions hearing
A five-day pre-trial motions hearing began Tuesday for a Portland man accused of plotting a mass-shooting attack last October at a Smith Rock State…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says missing Deschutes River Woods man has been found, reunited with family
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies sought the public’s help Tuesday in finding a missing Deschutes River Woods resident with health issues who…
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New roundabout has opened near Bend Airport, at Powell Butte Highway and Butler Market Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Efficiency and a smooth traffic flow – that was the aim for the Deschutes County Road Department in undertaking a new…
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