Deschutes leads Oregon counties with the most homes selling under list price
Stacker compiled a list of counties in Oregon where homes typically sell below list price using data from Redfin.
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‘It’s impressive’: Emergency managers from across state share info at Oregon Prepared Conference in Sunriver
For many, Sunriver is a place to relax, unwind and have fun – a break from the workday world. But this week, hundreds of Oregonians whose daily focus is on preparing for emergencies of every kind are gathered to share notes, hear from experts and get even more ready for whatever may come.
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DCSO deputies arrest homeless man who was shot by another man during dispute near China Hat Road south of Bend
A 32-year-old resident of the homeless encampments off China Hat Road south of Bend who was shot by another man during a dispute on Sunday has been arrested on attempted assault and other charges, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Tuesday.
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Prescribed burns underway for a second day NE of La Pine, NW of Sisters
Two prescribed burns are continuing for a second day Wednesday on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters ranger districts, Deschutes National Forest officials said.
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announces Youth Academy coming up in July
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the 2024 Youth Academy, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16th & 17th, between 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. at the Sheriff’s Office, 63333 W. Highway 20, Bend, 97703. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy is a cooperative activity
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Central Oregon’s jobless rates rose a bit last month, but so did March job numbers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continue to increase in Central Oregon, with slight increases in all three Central Oregon counties last month, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Total nonfarm employment also increased over the month of March, with marginal increases in each county, the department said. Here’s the full report: Crook
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‘We are not a battleground state’: Donald Trump did not submit a statement for the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet
(Update: Adding video, comments from Republican supporters and election analyst) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)- With the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlets expected to hit your mailbox soon, you might see a familiar name missing from the pages of statements from candidates – Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will have a photo and candidate
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Sunriver Resort to plant more than 400 trees on Arbor Day in community restoration effort
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest’s treasured resort destination managed by CoralTree Hospitality, will plant more than 400 Ponderosa Pines around the Woodlands Golf Course on Arbor Day, Friday, April 26. For the second year running, a Ponderosa bare root seedling will be planted in honor of every guest who stays at
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‘Unsettling:’ Idaho man charged in reckless driving, crash and standoff interrupts in court to offer apology to victims
An Idaho man spoke several times in court Monday, against a judge and attorneys’ advice, offering to write an apology letter to two victims hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash Sunday in southwest Bend, which followed a reckless-driving pursuit on Highway 20 and preceded a 2-hour standoff on a garage roof.
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La Pine-area couple accused of trafficking fentanyl, meth from Portland to C.O. arrested in Crescent Lake traffic stop
A La Pine-area couple accused of trafficking fentanyl from Portland to south Deschutes County was pulled over and arrested in a traffic stop at Crescent Lake Thursday night and fake tablets made of fentanyl and methamphetamine were found in their car, authorities said Friday. The woman’s 6-year-old son, also in the car, was placed with family members.
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Wyden, Merkley: $47.7 million in USFS Secure Rural Schools funds heading to Oregon counties; $2.56 million for C.O.
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that 30 Oregon counties will receive more than $47.7 million in federal payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act for schools and road maintenance, youth job training, wildfire prevention, watershed restoration and habitat conservation. These funds, more than $2.56 million of
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‘They’re growing up here at the resort’: Mt. Bachelor day care now year-round, with reduced rates for employees
Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday that effective immediately, its day care service will be open year-round, catering to both employees and visitors to the resort and the Cascade Lakes area.
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Oregon’s largest community read program, ‘A Novel Idea,’ marks 21 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a milestone 20th anniversary in 2023, Deschutes Public Library is ready to launch the annual celebration of building community, one book at a time. This year, the Novel Idea community read program centers around Shark Heart: A Love Story, Emily Habeck’s debut novel and the youth selection, No Matter the Distance by Cindy Baldwin. Starting
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Deschutes County DA to host informational drop-in on becoming a Veterans Intervention Strategy mentor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office is hosting a drop-in event for those interested in becoming mentors for the Veterans Intervention Strategy program. When: Thursday, May 23, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm Where: Downtown Bend Public Library – Meyer Room Purpose: Open for anyone interested in becoming a veteran mentor, interested parties are welcome to
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Deschutes River Woods drug raid brings arrest of couple accused of mailing black-market marijuana to the East Coast
Central Oregon drug agents raided a couple’s home in Deschutes River Woods south of Bend Wednesday morning, seized marijuana plants and processed marijuana and arrested the pair, accused of distributing the black-market drug by mail to the East Coast.
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Phil’s Trailhead parking lot to close for at least a week for maintenance work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, the Deschutes National Forest road crew plans to conduct maintenance on the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot. Maintenance activities will include adding additional rock material and fixing potholes. Starting Monday and continuing throughout the maintenance work, the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot will be closed to all traffic, including vehicles, bicycles
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Ranch owner east of Bend surrenders 15 horses seized by DCSO, faces 16 charges in animal neglect case
A more than month-long animal neglect investigation at a ranch east of Bend led to the seizure of 15 surrendered horses and felony and misdemeanor animal neglect charges against the owner, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday. The recovering animals are being cared for at the sheriff’s office Rescue Ranch.
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Deschutes County commission candidate Brian Huntamer decides to stay in race after learning ballots already being cast
Brian Huntamer, one of the four candidates who filed to run for Deschutes County commissioner Position 2, said Wednesday has decided not to withdraw his candidacy, in large part because he learned it was too late to remove his name from the May 21 primary ballot.
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‘Repair the harm:’ Deschutes County DA’s Office concludes inaugural three-day Oregon Restorative Justice workshop
The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office hosted a three-day “Expanding Restorative Justice in Oregon” workshop that concluded Wednesday, in partnership with Community Solutions of Central Oregon, Thrive Central Oregon and Deschutes Defenders.
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Deschutes County seeks nearly $1 million in state funding to launch M110 drug-offense deflection programs
Deschutes County commissioners got an update Wednesday and approved seeking the first portion of funds to set up the new drug-offense “deflection” program, a key aspect of the drug recriminalization program approved by lawmakers in House Bill 4002. They also accepted $1.3 million in state funding for the Stabilization Center,
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