BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team (MATT) has wrapped up its Distracted Driving Awareness Month focused enforcement and education effort, which took place this week MATT issued 146 citations for distracted driving during a focused enforcement and education effort in April. Central Oregon MATT conducted the operation as part of its
Continue ReadingREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond will host the second and final Redmond Community Election Forum today for local candidates on the May ballot. The forum provides community members an opportunity to hear from and engage with candidates for Deschutes County Commissioner positions three and five. The event will take place Friday, May 1, at the
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort, managed by CoralTree Hospitality, announced the return of its Food & Wine Festival, a month-long celebration taking place throughout May. The festival features chef-driven culinary experiences designed to connect guests with the region through food and wine. The event will showcase regional vintners, artisans, farmers and craft beverage producers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CityFest, hosted by the City of Bend and the First Friday Art Walk will take place this Friday, May 1, in Downtown Bend. The events aim to encourage community members to explore and support local businesses. CityFest will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Lift Fitness Studio parking
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(Correction: Party Affiliation Deadline was Tuesday, April 28th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final day to register to vote or change party affiliation for the May 19 primary election is Tuesday night at 11:59 p.m. Deschutes County is preparing for a record number of voters, with more than 168,000 registered. Key Races and Measures This
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Music Festival has selected Bend artist Michele Michael’s acrylic painting “Strawberry Skies” as the featured artwork for its 2026 season. The 18-by-24-inch piece will appear on the cover of the festival’s program magazine and will be auctioned July 18 during the annual Raise the Baton fundraising party. The event
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(Update: adding comments from Deschutes County Clerk) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May primary election fast-approaching, Deschutes County voters are being reminded that not all ballots will look the same — and an upcoming deadline could impact what you see. Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says Oregon’s closed primary system means voters must be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit responded to a call for help on Wednesday, Apr. 23, after a hiker began experiencing a medical issue and became mildly hypothermic on South Sister. The call was initiated at 4:45 p.m. Two males in their 20s, who had traveled from the
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Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to send a grievance filed by former Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey over his firing to an arbitrator, who will be chosen by mutual agreement, take testimony on the issues and make a recommendation to the board in coming months.
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By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Republican voters in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District will choose between a longtime Republican communications professional and a local elected official in the May 19 primary. Former legislative spokesperson Jonathan Lockwood and Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair are Republicans from opposite generations vying for the Republican vote.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Construction is expected to begin this summer on the first child psychiatric facility in Central Oregon, a crucial addition that will keep many youth in the area for inpatient treatment and not have to travel far from their family and friends. Deschutes County commissioners got an update on the project Monday from county Health Services Director Holly Harris.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little movement from January to February, holding steady in Deschutes and Crook counties and dropping slightly in Jefferson County, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here’s that full report, from Regional Economist Patrick O’Connor: Bend MSA (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties): The Bend
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The Deschutes National Forest has cancelled a Tuesday planned 501-acre prescribed burning operation that it began Monday on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District southeast of Bend.
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(Update: adding comments from district ranger and forest official) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The closure of the Cabin Butte area, commonly known as China Hat Road, south of Bend has been extended for a reduced area as crews continue large-scale forest restoration work. The area has been closed to the public since last year to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County health officials alerted the community late Friday to a rise in overdoses associated with suspected adulterated cocaine and/or ketamine. Six incidents within the last 24 hours have required naloxone administration, indicating that these substances may contain an opioid such as fentanyl, officials said in a news release. People who don’t regularly use opioids may be at especially high risk of overdose, they said, because
Continue ReadingKTVZ News will be livestreaming the forum on our smart TV app KTVZ+, our news mobile app, and KTVZ.com BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Your questions will be answered directly by candidates for Deschutes County Commissioner positions during a forum held by The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County. It takes place on Monday, April
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REDMOND, Ore. – St. Charles Health System celebrated the opening of its new 53,000 square-foot Cancer Center in Redmond Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility, located at 180 NW Kingwood Ave., will expand access to nationally recognized cancer care for Central Oregon residents. The new center officially opens to patients on Monday, April 20,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What used to be a place to hold people awaiting court has quietly transformed into something far more complex. Inside the Deschutes County Jail, staff are now on the front lines of a growing behavioral health crisis, one that’s reshaping how the jail operates, who ends up behind bars, and what
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Representative Janelle Bynum has requested nearly $10 million in federal funds for Central Oregon as Congress’ deadline for grant requests approaches for the 2027 budget cycle. This request includes $2.298 million specifically for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to acquire new body-worn cameras and a Taser package. The larger funding
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about an active phone scam where callers are impersonating deputies and demanding payment for bogus fines. These fraudulent calls have been reported over the past several days. The scammers are using phone number spoofing technology to make calls appear legitimate to
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