Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels said Monday he has placed Sheriff Kent van der Kamp on a short list of witnesses who prosecutors cannot “ethically” call in criminal cases over concerns that he provided false testimony in more than one past case.
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(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management said Monday it is reopening the Priest Hole Recreation Site on the John Day River. Following major renovations, BLM managers invite everyone back to enjoy the site’s improvements. “We are excited to welcome the public back to the Priest Hole Recreation Site,” said Stephanie Mckinney,
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest plans to begin a month-long project Monday, cutting and removing brush and small trees along Forest Service Road 16 south of Sisters. Forest Service officials say the roadside work will reduce hazardous fuels and improve visibility along the travel corridor. Operations will include cutting and removal of
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Curtis Jackson Below is the replay of the candlelight vigil for Victor Perez held Saturday morning, April 12, 2025, outside Portneuf Regional Medical Center. POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The family of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old with autism and cerebral palsy who was shot in a highly controversial officer-involved incident, received heartbreaking news on Friday: Doctors
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The energy was electric at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this weekend, as the USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals made its return for the 17th consecutive year. Riders from across the country—ranging from first-timers to seasoned pros—hit the track for three days of high-speed racing, community, and celebration of the sport. Among
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.s hard-hit Harney County begins to recover from historic floods, Governor Tina Kotek stressed the need for federal funding and urged President Donald Trump to officially declare a disaster.
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n an email, Eric Garrity and Chuck Hemingway, the two local advocates trying to pause the closure of China Hat Road, notified Bend City Council members and Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang of recent developments in conversations with the Forest Service.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday morning, a group gathered just outside the Hawthorne Transit Station in Bend to rally for workers. Cascades East Transit is currently negotiating with the workers’ union, Local 757 of the Amalgamated Transit Union. On the table: wages, benefits and more. Bus drivers and other employees are still working, so
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will be providing voluntary boat safety inspections on Saturday at three locations around the county. DCSO Marine Deputies will be present to conduct the inspections. Upon successful completion of the inspection, boat operators will recieve an inspection sticker indicating the boat has passed safety
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews have finished installation of the new 18” waterline on NW Portland Avenue through the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue intersection, City of Bend officials say. Temporary water bypasses are being utilized to ensure businesses have water throughout construction. The base for the new shared-use path along NW Portland Avenue is
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A debris pile that was not properly extinguished sparked a bushfire Thursday evening in the Whychus Canyon Estates area north of Sisters, officials said. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District personnel responded to a report of smoke in the area and found the active brushfire. The Deschutes County 911 call was received at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Bend-based Beardwood Beard Oil, a company specializing in premium beard care products. “We’re both pretty witty and have a good sense of humor. So we’re like, let’s have fun with this,” said Amy Lovlien, the co-owner of Beardwood, in a recent interview with
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – After recent storms and flooding across the state, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Oregon Department of Emergency Management are sharing important safety tips for cleaning up disaster debris. Following these guidelines can help protect your health, your neighbors and the environment. Cleaning up after a disaster can be overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For April’s Ask the Mayor of Bend segment, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions on Thursday KTVZ News at Sunrise, on topics ranging from street sweeping hours to parking policies downtown. Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here for next month’s segment. You can remain anonymous
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the wake of two tragic deaths at Mt. Bachelor in the past month — including the recent loss of a 13-year-old skier from Washington — experts are urging families and young skiers to take every possible safety precaution on the mountain. Lauren Ringrose, a ski instructor based at Mt. Hood,
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Bend, Ore. – April 9, 2025 – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Wednesday the 2025 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, including breakouts of the top employers in each Central Oregon community. The data, collected by EDCO annually for the past 24 years, is the most comprehensive major employer list in Central Oregon. EDCO’s regional
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This spring, more than 2,000 third graders throughout Central Oregon are learning about brain injury prevention and helmet safety through the Train Your Brain program, taught by local athletic trainers who are now part of St. Charles Health System.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Wednesday that firefighters plan to start spring prescribed burning season as early as mid-April, if conditions become favorable. The forest may conduct up to an estimated 8,860 acres of prescribed burning, including about 7,000 acres on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, 360 acres on the Crescent
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A 13-year-old boy from Anacortes, Washington, died Wednesday morning after crashing into a tree while snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp said.
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A known, high-volume Central Oregon drug trafficker was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison Wednesday following a multi-agency investigation led by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, federal prosecutors said. Ricky Fontaine, 32, of Bend, was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release.
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