Deschutes County Archives

Deschutes County urges residents to take precautions for extreme heat

July 25, 2022 2:23 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a long streak of temperatures above 100 degrees expected this week, it becomes very important to be aware of signs of…

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 24-30

July 23, 2022 6:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of July 24-30. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson…

Lines hold, crews still working 26-acre wildfire south of Sunriver, by BNSF Railway tracks

July 22, 2022 2:52 pm Barney Lerten

A wildfire broke out early Friday afternoon south of Sunriver, growing to about 26 acres and putting up a large smoke plume before numerous ground…

After fourth case of bird flu in Deschutes County, what birds will be at the fair this year?

July 22, 2022 11:16 am KTVZ

Bird flu cases are increasing in Deschutes County, and a quarantine area has grown to Redmond. With the Deschutes County Fair approaching, that means…

Measure 110 Oversight Council OKs Behavioral Health Resource Network for Deschutes County

July 21, 2022 1:46 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council approved two additional Behavioral Health Resource Networks in Deschutes…

Drugged driving suspect crashes into rocks, goes airborne in Deschutes River Woods, knocks out power to 1,700

July 20, 2022 10:23 pm KTVZ

A drugged driver left Baker Road in Deschutes River Woods Wednesday afternoon and her SUV struck a rock outcropping and went airborne, toppling power…

Deschutes County commissioners send psilocybin ‘opt out’ measure to November ballot

July 20, 2022 11:53 am KTVZ

Voters across Deschutes County this fall will decide whether to “opt out” of psilocybin use and production in the unincorporated areas of the…

Hummel weighs criminal charges in Mayfield Pond target shooter’s fatal, accidental shooting of Bend man

July 20, 2022 12:42 pm Barney Lerten

A 39-year-old Bend man who was living out of his car was charged with negligent wounding of another Wednesday in the fatal, accidental shooting of a…

New wolf family found near Klamath-Deschutes county line; adult, 5 pups caught on trail camera

July 20, 2022 3:23 pm KTVZ News Partners

– A trail camera captured a photo of an adult wolf and five pups on the Fourth of July, prompting the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to…

‘Know Pacific Northwest’ this August with Deschutes Public Library

July 20, 2022 9:38 am Barney Lerten

Discover the bounty, beauty and history of our Pacific Northwest backyard this August with Deschutes Public Library.…

Smith Rock climber injured in 90-foot fall, prompts challenging rope rescue up 110-foot cliff

July 18, 2022 9:48 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Smith Rock climber injured in a long fall was lifted from the bottom of a 110-foot cliff Monday night in a challenging, five-hour technical rope…

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office wants to help women stay safe with self-defense classes

July 18, 2022 7:38 pm KTVZ

Four times a year, it offers a self-defense class for females 14 and older. It’s more than just physical self-defense; it also teaches how to avoid…

Deschutes County adopts $408 million budget, up 6.5%; numerous road, other projects outlined

July 18, 2022 4:08 pm KTVZ - News Team

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has adopted the county’s fiscal year 2022-23 budget, including a wide range of programs and projects,…

Authorities shoot, kill cougar in DRW; 2 residents cited after firing several shots at ‘aggressive’ animal

July 17, 2022 11:37 pm Barney Lerten

Authorities shot and killed a cougar near a Deschutes River Woods home Sunday night, hours after two men fired several shots at the animal they said…

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 16-23

July 15, 2022 5:20 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 16-23. Pedestrian Ramp Improvements (La Pine…

Drug agents say Bend fentanyl trafficker tossed bag of drugs from car when stopped, arrested N. of Terrebonne

July 15, 2022 4:20 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend man, an alleged trafficker in fentanyl pills, threw a bag of drugs out the car window as he was pulled over on Highway 97 north of Terrebonne…

Central Oregon public land agencies boost fire danger rating to ‘high’ as temperatures warm, fuels dry out

July 15, 2022 1:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management on Friday increased the…