Plea hearing delayed to next month for alleged Alfalfa puppy mill owner facing 50 charges
A plea hearing on a 50-count indictment has been delayed until next month for an Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her…
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‘The Train Man’ brings his model trains back to the Downtown Bend Library for holiday family fun; here’s the schedule
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago…
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Deschutes County seeking public input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging community members to review a draft of the Greater Sisters…
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Plea entry for Redmond woman accused of fatally stabbing mother delayed following mentally fit ruling
A Deschutes County judge has ruled that Redmond murder suspect Jessica Andersch is now mentally fit to aid and assist in her own defense, clearing…
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Deschutes County commissioners plan two January public hearings on proposed five-district map
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday it will host two public hearings in January to gather feedback on…
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Sunriver traffic report: Elk on the move
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Paul Evenson shared another Sunriver traffic report with us on Tuesday. He said these elk were on the move…
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Redmond man allegedly steals front loader from construction site, uses it to ram a family member’s SUV
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies answered an unusual call Monday night just west of Redmond that…
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Deschutes National Forest will allow Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on over 160 miles of mountain bike trails
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest has finalized its plan to allow Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on most than 160 miles of mountain…
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DCSO asks for public participation in natural disaster impact survey
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to take part in a short,…
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Deschutes County Public Health urges community to get flu shots
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County Public Health is urging residents to protect their health this holiday season by getting the flu vaccine. With…
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Bend woman killed in single-vehicle car crash
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On December 4, 2025, at 8:23 p.m., deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a…
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Deschutes County unveils updated roundabout designs for South Century Drive
THREE RIVERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Road Department is hosting a second online open house from Dec. 5 to Jan. 5 to review updated designs…
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UPDATE: Four-vehicle injury crash on U.S. Highway 97 near La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Oregon State Police, OSP responded to a four-vehicle injury crash Wednesday on Highway 97 near milepost 167…
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Deschutes County district map sparks debate; commissioners delay decision, will hold public hearing
(Update: Adding video and quotes from Commissioner Phil Chang) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday to…
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Trucker accused of causing deadly Hwy. 20 crash arraigned on new manslaughter charges; bail doubled, to $500,000
A truck driver whose jackknifed rig allegedly caused a crash that killed a newlywed couple east of Bend last week was arraigned Wednesday on more…
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Powell Butte Community Charter School wins Firebusters program, hosts special Grand Prize Assembly
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Air Link helicopter touched down in the field outside Powell Butte Community Charter School on Tuesday. But this…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office celebrates 25th annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office kicked off it’s 25th annual Shop with a Cop event, happening through…
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Fire destroys Alfalfa home: Exploding fireworks, ammunition and lack of hydrants challenge firefighters
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters battling a fire that destroyed an Alfalfa home Monday were challenged not only by a lack of hydrants but…
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Can’t put it in your bin at the curb? Deschutes County expands options to take hard-to-recycle items
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste is expanding options for residents to recycle items that can’t be placed in curbside recycling…
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Bend road rage shooting suspect arraigned on five-count indictment; judge keeps bail at $100,000
.A 19-year-old Bend resident accused in a recent road rage shooting incident was arraigned Monday on a five-count indictment and a plea hearing was…
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