‘It’s not worth the risk:’ DUII drivers are still a serious, costly problem in Deschutes County
With holiday parties and gatherings at hand, intoxicated drivers continue to be a significant problem throughout Deschutes County.…
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Raid on three Tumalo properties turns up illegal marijuana grow, 330 plants, DCSO says; resident arrested
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-term investigation into an illegal marijuana grow operation led to a raid on three Tumalo properties Tuesday morning…
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Deschutes DA, commissioners discuss proposals to tackle addiction crisis, deal with Measure 110
Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels met with county commissioners Wednesday morning to discuss an 11-point proposal by Oregon DAs,…
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‘I want to be a cop when I grow up’: Central Oregon law enforcement and kids enjoy 2023 Shop with a Cop
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is granting holiday wishes with the annual Shop with a Cop Shop program, which began Tuesday at the Redmond…
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NE Bend homeowner falls victim to jewelry theft for second time; other valuables stolen
Cascade Village is a manufactured home community located off Cooley Road in northeast Bend. A few weeks ago, a homeowner there says their house was…
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Residents near China Hat Road upset after recent string of crimes, continuing issues in homeless camps
Three transients tying to steal an RV from a camp off China Hat Road south of Bend early Saturday morning were pursued by two others when it became…
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Amid calls for Measure 110 repeal, Oregon DAs, sheriffs, police chiefs and cities band together to propose major changes
Three months after a new joint legislative committee began public meetings to seek comprehensive solutions to Oregon’s drug and addiction crisis,…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 10-16
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 10-16. Skyline Ranch Road Crack Sealing (Bend…
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‘A great day on the hill’: Mt. Bachelor’s (re)opening day brings crowd of skiers, snowboarders
Mt. Bachelor, which closed operations just a day after opening last weekend when heavy snow turned to heavy rain, reopened to sizable crowds on…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to allow ‘safe parking’ for homeless near Bend and Redmond
Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 this week to join the cities of Bend and Redmond and allow “safe parking” sites outside the two cities…
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Smiling China Hat armed menacing suspect still wants to represent self in court; judge unsure, appoints defender
A transient accused of firing a gun and menacing a touring Kansas family returned to Deschutes County Circuit Court Monday for arraignment on…
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Emily Habeck’s Shark Heart chosen as Deschutes Public Library’s ‘A Novel Idea’ 2024 community read
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library is proud to announce Emily Habeck’s debut novel Shark Heart as the 2024 A Novel Idea…Read Together…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 3-9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 3-9: Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend…
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Heavy snow, rarin’ to go: Mt. Bachelor skiers, boarders cheer opening day, despite challenging conditions
A delayed seasonal celebration is still a party, and hundreds of skiers and snowboarders cheered hitting the slopes Saturday as a windy snowstorm…
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Sunriver Women’s Club community grant program awards $39,000 to area nonprofits
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Women’s Club awarded more than $39,000 in October to local nonprofits serving south Deschutes County. This…
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Truck and trailer stolen from Bend businesses recovered, two fugitives arrested at Sunriver Business Park
A tracker on a truck stolen Friday from a Bend auto detailing business helped Bend Police and other law enforcement locate it in the Sunriver area…
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1989 killer of Bend woman who took life sentence to avoid death penalty dies at Umatilla state prison
A Deschutes County killer who accepted a life prison term to avoid a death-penalty trial in the 1989 rape, robbery and killing of a Bend woman died…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and SAR prepared, with over 130 volunteers ready for trouble this winter
With winter weather arriving, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue has reminders about being prepared for whatever the elements bring your…
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Former DCSO deputy, detective convicted on two counts of official misconduct, acquitted on two other charges
(Update: Adding no sentencing date set; could face two-year sentence) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After a two-day non-jury trial, a judge on Wednesday…
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‘Aspirational visions’ of multi-use paths spark debate at hearing on Deschutes County 20-year transportation plan
Deschutes County reached a milestone Wednesday with a public hearing on the draft update of its 20-year Transportation System Plan. But inclusion of…
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