BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s that time of year once again — to roll up your sleeves for vaccine shots. Respiratory viruses are starting to circulate during the late fall and early winter months, such as influenza, Covid-19 and RSV. All vaccination shots are recommended, but there’s been an up-tick in what’s recommended in recent years. According
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A truck driver was cited for careless driving after he lost control on icy Highway 20 near the entrance to Suttle Lake on Tuesday morning, crashing into an Oregon State Police patrol SUV and a Black Butte Ranch Fire Department ambulance but fortunately causing no injuries.
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A Bend woman whose three dogs fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp last July has pleaded guilty to three of four charges and averted a trial set for next month. Both sides in the case are recommending the judge impose a 3-year prison term, when she could have faced over six years if convicted at trial.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ring in the new year with powerful and diverse human experiences as the Deschutes Public Library delves into “Know Stories” this January. Explore Oregon’s overlooked Black history and hear first-hand knowledge from a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Enjoy an evening of literary-themed trivia and attend a performance
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Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., is sounding off about the ongoing issues out on China Hat Road, along with why he voted to look further into an inquiry for potential impeachment of President Joe Biden.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Representative for Oregon’s 2nd congressional district Cliff Bentz, R-Ore, is sounding off about the ongoing issues out on China Hat Road, along with why he voted to look further into an inquiry for a potential impeachment of President Joe Biden. Bentz’s district includes south Deschutes County, but excludes Bend, Sisters and
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Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to begin ignitions as early as Tuesday of landing piles north of Cascade Lakes Highway, west of Phil’s Trailhead and east of Virginia Meissner Sno-Park and trail system. Firefighters will continue ignitions through the week as conditions are favorable. Smoke and flames may be visible from Skyliners Road and
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Service District and Sunriver Fire Department formally welcomed Fire Chief Bill Boos to the Sunriver Fire Department. The district held an official “swearing in” ceremony in mid-December for the department’s new chief. The oath of office was administered by Chair of the Sunriver Service District Board of Directors Jim
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 24-30. Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend Area) – Bridge removal work will be occurring on Gribbling Road near the Central Oregon Irrigation (COI) Canal. Traffic Information – Beginning Dec. 26, Gribbling Road will be closed to traffic at the COI Canal for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re following up on a story we reported on earlier this week, when Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair told NewsChannel 21 she heard from a county circuit court judge that St. Charles Bend has seen six infants who were born with fentanyl in their system in the past three months. While
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The U.S. Department of the Interior announced this week more than $51 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for 18 projects in eight states to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems, including two Central Oregon projects totaling $6.6 million focused on the Deschutes River.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – There wasn’t much friction at the Deschutes County commissioners’ last meeting of the year Wednesday morning, but a visitor raised a recent controversy toward the start, and there was some predictable board disharmony toward the end, when it came time to choose the board chair and vice chair for 2024. While
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Deschutes County commissioners approved more staffing Wednesday to help the county’s intellectually and developmentally disabled residents.
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If you love birds and want to learn more about them, Sunriver was a great place to be on Wednesday. This year once again, the resort and Sunriver Nature Center hosted the 2023 Christmas Bird Count, a nationwide Audubon Society tradition dating back 124 years.
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A petition drive started by southeast Bend residents is aiming to stop the establishment of a transitional housing complex for adult parolees and registered sex offenders at a triplex on Southeast Wilson Avenue.
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A woman who owned a farm for horseback boarding just north of Bend, called Moon Dance Ranch & Appaloosas, says she recently was forced to close down her business due to ongoing issues in the area, which neighbors the nearly 400-acre, city-owned Juniper Ridge property with homeless encampments known as Dirt World.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair Association’s annual meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in the Middle Sister Conference Building. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The meeting will feature the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 17-23. Skyline Ranch Road Crack Sealing (Bend Area) – Crack sealing work will be occurring along Skyline Ranch Road between Century Drive and Skyliners Road. Traffic Information – Single-lane closures facilitated by flaggers will be occurring. Road users should expect delays
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A Redmond man from India and a Bend woman were killed Saturday evening when the man lost control of his van on U.S. Highway 97 south of Redmond and crossed the median into an oncoming lane, striking a SUV head-on, Oregon State Police and family members said.
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Mt. Bachelor’s new Skyliner Express six-pack (seat) chairlift will have its grand opening next Tuesday morning, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration. It’s also holding a “Golden Ticket Giveaway” social media contest on Sunday, for a chance to win a coveted first-chair spot.
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