High-speed pursuit ends with arrest of Eagle Crest man
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Eagle Crest man was arrested Friday morning following a series of high-speed pursuits that spanned several hours across…
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Bend man with knife tries to break into couple’s travel trailer, injures woman and assaults deputy during arrest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man armed with a knife who repeatedly tried forcing way into a couple’s travel trailer off Highway 20 early Thursday…
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“IT WAS VERY SCARY”: Local resident reacts to Highway 97 incident; at least 2 cars have been damaged
The windshields of at least two vehicles – one an Oregon State Police patrol car – were damaged early Sunday morning after rocks or concrete were…
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Local lawmaker faces conduct complaint for alleged intimidation over gun bill vote
A conduct complaint has been filed against Rep. Jason Kropf, D-Bend, for allegedly creating a hostile environment and intimidating a colleague during…
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Deschutes County commissioners, Redmond councilors discuss 1,200-acre Eastside expansion, other issues
(Update: Adding quotes from Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond city…
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Seeing smoke? Deschutes County is starting winter pile burning southwest of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources alerted residents Tuesday that winter pile burning was getting underway near the Seventh…
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Mt. Bachelor gains inches of fresh snowfall while giving back to Central Oregon
Mt. Bachelor received 4 inches of snow overnight and is expecting up to 4 more inches throughout the day, with the Play Forever Thursday initiative…
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“We definitely feel UNPREPARED”: Humane Society of Central Oregon’s disaster trailer stolen
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s disaster trailer was stolen Saturday night, Feb. 14, from its facility in Bend. The theft…
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Mt. Bachelor wraps up a busy Presidents Day weekend with big crowds, a bit more snow – and plenty of wind
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many Central Oregonians spent part of their Presidents Day weekend skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor following recent…
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Highway 20 reopens near Santiam Pass after injury car-semi crash brings closure, long backups of holiday travelers
An injury crash involving a car and a semi-truck closed U.S. Highway 20 just east of Santiam Pass for about two hours Monday afternoon, and holiday…
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Uphill climb; Commissioner, campaign foes weigh in on candidate’s Bachelor buyout proposal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, has proposed that the county purchase Mount Bachelor to ensure the…
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‘Risky gamble’: Deschutes Commissioner Phil Chang not a fan of candidate’s proposal that the county buy Mt. Bachelor
A Deschutes County commission candidate’s suggestion that the county buy or partner to arrange a local purchase of the Mt. Bachelor ski resort is a…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports results of ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt, car seat enforcement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported the results Thursday of its recent participation in the national Click It or…
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Rural Deschutes County residents to get new curbside recycling service this summer
(Update: clarifying information, adding video, comments from residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rural residents in Deschutes County will soon be able to…
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Wolf from Upper Deschutes Pack spotted in residential area near Sunriver
THREE RIVERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wolf from the Upper Deschutes Pack was recently filmed running along a biking path in the Caldera Springs community…
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Deschutes County residents weigh in on natural hazards, emergency preparedness efforts
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released the results Wednesday of ithe Office of Emergency…
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Driver alert: Guardrail and bridge work to slow Oregon Highway 126 traffic east of Powell Butte
(Update: Video Added) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A road and bridge project will be slowing traffic for the next few weeks on Oregon Highway 126…
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Rep. Bynum nominates 23 Fifth District students to U.S. service academies; 6 are from Deschutes County
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore. announced Wednesday the nomination of 23 students in Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District…
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Sheriff Ty Rupert stresses transparency and honesty at town hall meeting in Redmond
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert held a town hall meeting in Redmond to address community concerns and discuss his first…
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Deschutes County Search and Rescue locates two lost hikers near Green Lakes Trailhead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Search and Rescue volunteers rescued two young men who became lost near the Green Lakes Trailhead on Feb. 7.…
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