Ochoco National Forest will reduce closure areas for Rowe Creek Complex and Shingle Fire
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Officials with the Ochoco National Forest will reduce closure areas for the Rowe Creek Complex and Shingle Fire beginning…
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Deschutes County sheriff reports growth in youth mentoring program
Bend, Ore. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released annual report highlights today for the Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth program,…
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Fall harvest underway as Central Oregon farmers prepare for changing season
CENTRAL OREGON — From early heat and limited water to fields still producing strawberries and pumpkins, harvest season is telling a different story…
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Redmond Fire Department Responds to Brush Fire, Deschutes County Sheriff Comments on Misinformation
Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has provided from Sheriff Ty Rupert concerning Wednesday’s incident:The Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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Gloria Steinem dies at age 92
Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem (1934-2026), known as the face of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at age 92. A…
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Rainy afternoon brings a change of pace to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rainy afternoon changed plans around Central Oregon Wednesday, but for some people at Bend’s Old Mill District, the cooler…
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Alfalfa board sets timeline to hire next fire chief
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Rural Fire District Board of Directors has established a hiring process to select a new fire chief following the…
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“It’s really spectacular”: Cascades Futurity and Aged Event at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event, a horse cutting competition open to the public, is taking place at the Deschutes County…
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Deschutes County inmates and deputies remove 30% of graffiti from Bend area’s Wind Cave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deputies and an inmate work crew from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office cleaned graffiti from Wind Cave off China Hat Road…
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Redmond seeks volunteers for annual Bike & Pedestrian Count
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is seeking community volunteers for its annual Bike &…
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Oregon forestry officials monitor changing weather to assess fire risk
OREGON (KTVZ) — As the weather starts to change this week, fire officials with the Oregon Department of Forestry will be watching conditions…
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First snow of the season arrives at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is starting to make its first appearance at Mt. Bachelor. The mountain received its first snowfall of the season…
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Protect your money: Oregon officials warn against mobile payment scams
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to use caution when sending and receiving money through mobile…
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Mobile Home Destroyed in Overnight Fire in Southwest Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vacant mobile home in southwest Bend was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning after flames broke through the roof and…
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Crime Stoppers of Oregon to Dissolve, Board Members Cite Multiple Challenges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The board of Crime Stoppers of Oregon has decided to dissolve the organization after operating for 43 years. Board members cited…
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Horsing Around: Three Horses Corralled in Crook County, Searching for Owner
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the owners of three horses, which are…
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Police respond to attempted burglary at Brasada Ranch
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two individuals attempted to steal alcoholic beverages from the Ranchhouse at Brasada Ranch early Wednesday morning before…
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Grand jury indicts Cascade Relief Team founder over stolen donations
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted Marcus Brooks, the founder and executive director of the Cascade Relief Team, on two…
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Grant program helps Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue bring on student intern
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grant is giving Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue some extra help while providing a college student with…
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Free car-seat inspections offered during Central Oregon child safety enforcement
(Update: added information about Sister-Camp Sherman’s Fire Corps’ Car Seat Safety Program) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office…
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