Smith Rock fans rejoice: The new, delayed pedestrian footbridge is open
Smith Rock climbers, hikers and sightseers rejoice: The new, wider footbridge, in the works for nearly two months, is ready to welcome you, with the…
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Update: Missing La Pine man found, taken to hospital for evaluation
A La Pine man reported missing on Sunday, prompting a search and request for the public’s assistance, was found Monday morning and taken by ambulance…
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Celebrate fall with Deschutes Public Library’s seventh annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Decorate a giant gourd or pint-sized pumpkin. Dress it up whimsical or spooky-scary. You’re the artist for Deschutes Public…
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Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory showcases thousands of mushrooms and fungi
(Update: Adding video, comments from Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were thousands of mushrooms and…
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Crews complete nearly 1,000-acre prescribed burn on Deschutes National Forest 11 miles SE of Bend
Firefighters completed a three-day, 984-acre prescribed burn Saturday about 11 miles southeast of Bend, U.S. Forest Service officials…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 8-14
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October 8-14. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road…
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Deschutes County Clerk’s Office invites students to take part in ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest
(Update: Adding contest details) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office invites local students to enter the Deschutes County “I…
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Boise man killed when car leaves Highway 20 near Black Butte Ranch, hits tree, OSP reports
A Boise man was killed a week ago in an early-morning single-vehicle crash when his car left U.S. Highway 20 near Black Butte Ranch and crashed into…
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‘Pacific Power’ scammers target Bend landlord, demand $2,700 ‘past due’ payment — or fast ‘power shut off’
A Central Oregon insurance agent was the target of scammers seeking $2,700, but it wasn’t just a phone or email scam. Instead, someone claiming to be…
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Bend man pleads not guilty to murder, other charges in May shooting death of Powell Butte man
A 43-year-old Bend man entered not-guilty pleas Thursday to second-degree murder and other charges in the fatal shooting last May of a Powell Butte…
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The Deschutes County Courthouse is primed to double in size
The Deschutes County Courthouse currently sits at 50,000 sq ft. With the planned addition, the courthouse on Northwest Bond Street will expand,…
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Deschutes Public Library marks Banned Books Week, celebrates intellectual freedom
In an era where information is readily available at our fingertips, libraries stand as guardians of intellectual freedom. Banned Books Week (October…
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Update: Planned 350-acre prescribed burn along Highway 20 NW of Sisters canceled due to heavy rainfall
The Sisters Ranger District’s 350-acre prescribed burn planned for Tuesday four miles northwest of Sisters adjacent to the eastern side of Highway…
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Terrebonne man pleads not guilty to kidnap, assault of two women he met at Bend bar; April trial date set
A 25-year-old Terrebonne man pleaded not guilty Monday to 10 charges of kidnap, assault and sexual abuse involving two women who were at a downtown…
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Semi-truck, car crash sends 2 to hospital, closes Highway 20 at Suttle Lake for a time
A two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and car on U.S. Highway 20 by Suttle Lake, west of Sisters, Saturday afternoon sent two people to the…
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Fire activity dying down on Willamette National Forest blazes; officials still urge staying out of remaining closure areas
The Lookout Fire closure area was reduced Friday due to cooler, wetter weather and successful firefighting and suppression repair efforts, reopening…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 1-7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October 1-7. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road…
Continue Reading Late-night search for missing La Pine man, 77, prompts emergency alert to residents, one of whom found him
A 77-year-old La Pine man was reported missing from his home late Friday night, prompting a search by several agencies and the use of Deschutes…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers with real estate experience for Facility Project Review Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested community members with real estate experience to serve on the…
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Sunriver Police warn of rise in reports of vacation rental scams
The Sunriver Police Department warned citizens Thursday about a rise in fraudulent / scam reports of vacation rentals in the area.…
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