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Senators: Nearly $2.3 million to help rural Oregon businesses, farmers and ranchers lower energy costs

September 6, 2023 1:49 pm KTVZ News Partners

$100K to Deschutes Soil-Water Conservation District, partners to boost renewable energy generation WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesda\sy that Oregon businesses and organizations will receive a combined nearly $2.3 million for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that will lower their energy costs, generate new income and strengthen the

Deschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review

September 5, 2023 11:03 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste will host an informational open house on the solid waste management facility siting process on Monday, Sept. 11, between 5:30 and 7 p.m. The Solid Waste Department has been implementing a phased process over the past 18 months to evaluate sites for a new facility. Knott Landfill, the

Fall brings big-game breeding, migration season; Deschutes National Forest has tips on avoiding conflicts in the woods

September 4, 2023 4:45 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall is the start of the rutting (breeding) season for big game, as well as migration season. Animals may become more aggressive and bolder, so the Deschutes National Forest is offering these reminders: • Always observe wildlife from a distance • Avoid conflicts by keeping pets on leash and do not

Deschutes County commissioners question list of state-owned land as suitable for managed homeless camps

September 1, 2023 5:46 pm KTVZ

As Deschutes County seeks to find managed homeless camp sites acceptable to Gov. Tina Kotek, officials were given a list of state property within the urban growth boundary. But commissioners say it has unworkable locations such as Pilot Butte State Park, Bend’s DMV and ODFW offices and the National Guard Armory.

Checking in on new Deschutes County Jail program that treats inmates with opioid addiction

September 1, 2023 4:59 pm KTVZ

NewsChannel 21’s Bola Gbadebo checked on a new medication-assisted treatment program at the Deschutes County Jail that helps inmates overcome their opioid addiction.

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 3-9

September 1, 2023 3:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Sept. 3-9. Paving of Old Bend-Redmond Hwy: U.S. Highway 20 to Tumalo Road (Bend Area) – Road work will be occurring on Old Bend-Redmond Hwy between U.S. 20 and Tumalo Rd. Work will include installation of permanent pavement markings. Traffic Information –

Wilderness location, rugged terrain prompt shift to indirect battle against 318-acre Petes Lake Fire

August 26, 2023 3:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

(Update: Adding Thursday update, reduced acreage) Shaded fuel break being created along Cascade Lakes Highway SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Due to the rugged terrain, safe access issues and the location in a wilderness area, Petes Lake fire officials have decided to shift to a more indirect approach to putting out the blaze, they said Thursday.

Federal judge rejects Arnold Irrigation canal-piping foes’ bid for injunction to block imminent project

August 31, 2023 10:22 pm Barney Lerten

A federal judge has denied a request for a preliminary injunction to block the Arnold Irrigation District’s 12-mile canal-piping project, set to begin in less than three weeks, citing previous rulings that point to the benefits of such water conservation efforts.

Deschutes County commissioners consider asking voters to expand board from three to five seats

August 31, 2023 11:35 am KTVZ

Deschutes County Commissioners Tony DeBone, Phil Chang and Patti Adair plan to hold a workshop on Monday, Sept. 18 as part of the process to decide whether to ask voters if they want to expand the Board of Commissioners from the current three to five seats.

Oregon DEQ issues new air quality advisory for Bend, Redmond and Sisters areas until midday Friday

August 31, 2023 1:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

Says ‘localized smoke impacts will extend into the weekend’; also in place in Portland area, elsewhere PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Southwest Clean Air Agency issued an air quality advisory Thursday for the Portland area and parts of Central and Southern Oregon due to continued smoke from fires in

‘Priceless’: Dedicated Mt. Bachelor skier ends up with one of the old Skyliner Lift chairs

August 31, 2023 11:42 am KTVZ

In June, Mt. Bachelor held an auction to raffle off 50 lift chairs from the Skyliner Express, which is being dismantled to make way for a six-person high-speed detachable for next season. More than 7,000 people entered the raffle, each agreeing to pay $500 dollars if chosen.

Crosswater Golf Course employees honored for saving man who suffered a heart attack on the course

August 30, 2023 6:11 pm KTVZ

Each Wednesday, Sunriver Resort invites special guests to honor accomplishments and milestones in the community.

$1 million state grant will help Deschutes County provide transitional housing for sex offenders; proposals sought

August 29, 2023 11:46 am KTVZ

Deschutes County is using a $1 million state grant to seek proposals from those able to provide new shelter and housing for men who as a result of court sentences can have no contact with minors, and/or must register as sex offenders.

DEQ extends Central, Southern Oregon air quality advisory for another day or two

August 29, 2023 2:36 pm Barney Lerten

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued another air quality advisory Tuesday for Central and Southern Oregon due to smoke from the wildfires in Oregon and Northern California. The length of the advisory varies by location.

Commercial Matsutake mushroom harvesting season begins Sept. 5, extends for two months

August 29, 2023 2:00 pm KTVZ News Partners

The 2023 season for commercially harvesting Matsutake mushrooms will open for the Deschutes, Fremont-Winema, Umpqua and Willamette National Forests the day after Labor Day, September 5, and will close November 6.

CODE Team, DCSO Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp awarded FBI law enforcement leadership training honor

August 29, 2023 9:48 am KTVZ News Partners

Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp of the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was recognized for his exceptional dedication to law enforcement leadership by earning the esteemed FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award in a ceremony on Friday hosted by the Rocky Mount (North Carolina) Police Department.

Deschutes County Road Department proposes ban on temporary political signs in road rights of way

August 25, 2023 11:46 am Jillian Fortner

The Deschutes County Road Department wants to ban political signs in roads right of way, saying that not only is it a time-consuming enforcement task — it goes against state statute, and no other entity in the state allows them, even during campaign season.

Deschutes County Harm Reduction team to offer overdose prevention info at downtown Bend intersection

August 28, 2023 2:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County Health Services’ Harm Reduction team will be sharing overdose prevention information and resources in downtown Bend for two hours on Thursday. Staff invites community members to stop by the intersection of NW Wall Street and NW Minnesota in downtown Bend between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Gov. Kotek, C.O. officials say they are ‘committed to working together with urgency’ on shelter options before winter

August 24, 2023 11:51 am KTVZ

After a three-day visit to Central Oregon late last week, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and several local officials issued a joint statement Monday, saying they are “committed to working together with urgency” to find sheltering locations before winter for Deschutes County’s homeless.

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 27-Sept. 2

August 26, 2023 12:14 am KTVZ News Partners

Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of August 27-September 2.

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