Deschutes County Commissioner candidate proposes 6-mile no camping zone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, announced a proposal Monday to establish a 6-mile “no camping” zone…
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Thousands of Oregon students attend FFA convention in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Approximately 4,000 high school students from across the state gathered at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this…
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DCSO: Speeds over 100 mph on Hwy 97 spark safety warning in Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is increasing traffic enforcement after three recent incidents involving speeds more than…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s captain William Bailey appeals firing after investigation into radio comments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Deschutes County Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey is appealing his firing from the agency. The termination followed an…
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Deschutes National Forest cancels prescribed burns south of Sisters, SE of Bend, cites ‘unfavorable conditions’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to what it calls “unfavorable conditions, the Deschutes National Forest canceled Thursday’s planned prescribed burning…
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High Desert Museum strengthens role as regional hub with $40 million expansion, adding new wing
The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon has broken ground on a $40 million expansion project, which will add a new wing to the museum and feature new…
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Deschutes County chooses Jeff Merwin as new solid waste director, amid effort to site new landfill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County announced Wednesday it has chosen Jeff Merwin to serve as its new solid waste director, following a nationwide…
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FIRE ALERT: Debris burning in La Pine closed as a result of the Riverview Fire
UPDATE: As a result of the Riverview fire which burnt 12 acres, the La Pine Rural Fire District has decided to close debris burning. The fire…
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Bend Sustainability Fund awards $500,000 to 11 community projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend awarded $500,000 to 11 community projects through the Bend Sustainability Fund on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The…
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Deschutes County to host free shred events across region in 2026
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents across Central Oregon will have several shredding events this year, to safely dispose of sensitive…
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Widespread Panic to play two nights in Bend this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southern rock jam band Widespread Panic is set to return to Central Oregon for a two-night run at Hayden Homes Amphitheater this…
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Firefighters to ignite 692 acres in Deschutes National Forest for wildfire prevention
The Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burning operations on Wednesday and Thursday 15 miles southeast of Bend. Firefighters are…
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Krista Appleby takes on new role as Deschutes County building official
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Krista Appleby began her new role as the Deschutes County building official on March 10. She is responsible for ensuring…
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Ditch burn escapes east of Bend, races across nearly seven acres before crews stop its spread
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The owner of a property east of Bend had a valid burn permit, but Monday’s work burning ditches got away from them, sparking a…
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Deschutes County issues weekly road construction and closure update
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County road officials are warning drivers to plan for delays and detours this week as multiple construction projects…
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Bend Park & Recreation District evaluates Deschutes River Trail connection, urges public input
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park & Recreation District is launching a new study to evaluate options for connecting the Deschutes River Trail in…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey has been fired following investigations into comments he made last year…
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Burn pile, thought to be out, rekindles in high winds, races across nearly two acres NE of Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 2-day-old burn pile that was believed to be out rekindled in Wednesday’s strong winds northeast of Sisters, burning nearly…
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Decision 2026: The stage is set for a busy May primary election season; here’s who’s running locally
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The stage is set for a busy Central Oregon campaign season leading up to the May 19 primary election, with dozens…
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Deschutes National Forest plans 11,000 acres of spring prescribed burning; health officials urge smoke readiness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday that firefighters plan to start spring understory prescribed burning season as…
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