Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 15-21
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October 15-21. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road…
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League of Women Voters of Deschutes County invites HS seniors to enter Y-Essay contest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is excited to announce its second annual Y-Essay (Y = Yes-Youth-Why) contest. The…
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving honors DCSO Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp for commitment to DUII enforcement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp of the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was recognized…
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Deschutes County Elections Office to test vote-counting system
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the Nov. 7 Special Election, the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office will test the county’s vote-counting…
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Sisters Ranger District begins 3,600 acres of mowing operations to reduce risk of catastrophic wildfires
The Sisters Ranger District said Thursday it is conducting about 3,600 acres of mowing operations across the district over the fall and winter…
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DA Gunnels says Deschutes County is ‘close to the edge’ of crisis amid state’s public defender shortage
The state of Oregon has been battling a worsening public defender shortage, and now it’s at a tipping point, many involved believe. Over 2,000 people…
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Yearly rescue of stranded fish in Deschutes River moved up to the weekend due to low flows; volunteers needed
The annual fall rescue of thousands of fish stranded in a side channel of the Deschutes River was to begin next Monday, but has been moved up to this…
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Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team raids Bend outdoor grow, seizes 197 plants, arrests resident
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team raided an outdoor marijuana grow in northern Bend Wednesday morning,…
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Forest Service plans four weekday trail closures west of Bend during fire risk reduction work
Other trail closures are still in place, some include weekends BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday it will be…
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Heavy criticism of Measure 110 voiced at Redmond panel discussion
Measure 110, the voter-approved law that removes criminal penalties for possessing a small amount of drugs, is under serious scrutiny by the…
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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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