Deschutes County Archives

Gresham man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for transporting meth to Deschutes County

July 12, 2023 9:43 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Gresham man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Wednesday after he was arrested transporting…

DCSO adds new digital forensics detective to tackle internet crimes against children

July 12, 2023 11:59 am KTVZ

Internet crimes against kids have become such a problem, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has added a dedicated detective to investigate the…

Deschutes County Deputy DA Andrew Doyle receives honor for dedication to drug enforcement

July 11, 2023 9:41 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney Andrew Doyle was awarded the Outstanding Prosecutor Award by the Oregon…

FS Road 16 reconstruction taking extra week; reopening to Three Creek Lake now set for July 28

July 11, 2023 2:32 pm KTVZ News Partners

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District and the Deschutes National Forest road crew are reconstructing the non-paved portion of Forest…

Deschutes County commissioners plan hearing, appear ready to sharply limit housing at any new destination resorts

July 10, 2023 11:58 am KTVZ

Deschutes County commissioners had staff preparation Monday afternoon for a public hearing set for Wednesday on rules that would not allow new…

August expected to bring drier conditions, increase fire risk; here’s how C.O. fire officials have prepared

July 10, 2023 11:06 am KTVZ

Wildfire season has clearly arrived in Central Oregon, with plenty of hot, dry and windy weather behind us — and ahead of us.…

Deschutes County commissioners provide $1 million to establish middle-income housing fund

July 10, 2023 2:03 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In what’s being a major step forward to bring affordable housing to hard-working folks in Deschutes County, and its cities,…

Bend mom and ‘amazing’ son find third ‘Hidden Bottle Hunt’ prize at Peter Skene Ogden Viewpoint off Hwy. 97

July 8, 2023 11:55 pm KTVZ

Crystal Roberts of Bend, along with her 11-year-old son, Levi, found the third of six hidden bottles for the Oregon Beverage Recycling…

Gusty winds send carport, shed flying on Tumalo Road property, sparking power line arc, fire

July 8, 2023 11:13 pm KTVZ News Partners

Winds gusting to 30 mph blew a carport 50 feet away and a shed about 20 feet in the air and into power lines on a Tumalo Road property Saturday…

‘The right time’: Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson to retire at end of term, backs Capt. William Bailey as successor

July 7, 2023 1:36 pm KTVZ, Barney Lerten

After 30 years with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, including the last eight as sheriff, Shane Nelson announced Friday that he will retire…

Reinsurance companies pull out of S. Deschutes County due to fire risk; homeowners hit by insurance premium hikes

July 7, 2023 10:50 am KTVZ

Local insurance companies are on a “total lockdown” due to a 3-year long fire loss on manufactured homes, La Pine Farmers Insurance Agent Karen…

Allergic reaction caused by parasites draws renewed attention to a rash called ‘swimmer’s itch’

July 7, 2023 11:20 am KTVZ

There’s quite a lot of water activities in Central Oregon, and that can come with a lot of warnings, including one about something called “swimmer’s…

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 9-15

July 7, 2023 3:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 9-15. Chip Seal (Tumalo & Bend Areas) –…

Fixing potholes: Deschutes County awards Butler Market Road paving contract; Bend also tackling issues

July 6, 2023 11:26 am KTVZ

Deschutes County commissioners approved a $1.49 million contract Wednesday to pave Butler Market Road sooner than expected, due to potholes that have…

Family gets opportunity to move to Alaska after experiencing homelessness on China Hat Road

July 6, 2023 11:55 am KTVZ

The Santiagos, a family who has been experiencing homelessness for some time out on China Hat Road, is getting an opportunity to move to Alaska, and…

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office partners with Medical Teams International to provide dental treatment at jail

July 6, 2023 1:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday it has partnered with Medical Teams International to provide dental hygiene treatment for…

OPRD seeks public comments on adding new Smith Rock State Park master plan to state list

July 6, 2023 10:39 am Barney Lerten

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has proposed adding the newly adopted Smith Rock Master Plan to the Oregon Administrative Rules that cover…