REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event, a horse cutting competition open to the public, is taking place at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. General admission to the event is free. Cattle cutting is a practical skill that cattle ranchers still utilize. The goal of the sport is to single out an individual
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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 southeast of Bend last Friday. The operation removed approximately 30% of the total graffiti inside the cave. Wind Cave stretches more than 3,800 feet, making it the longest and most
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is seeking community volunteers for its annual Bike & Pedestrian Count, scheduled for Sept. 17 and Sept. 19. The annual effort gathers data on pedestrians and bicyclists at intersections across the city. Information collected during the event will help guide future municipal
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OREGON (KTVZ) — As the weather starts to change this week, fire officials with the Oregon Department of Forestry will be watching conditions closely. They’ll evaluate rainfall, fuel moisture and overall fire conditions to determine whether fire danger levels can be lowered. Officials say it’s still fire season, and debris burning remains prohibited. They say escaped debris
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Violet is a huge fan of the weather, especially tornadoes. She admits that they are very scary, but also finds them fascinating. Her favorite event is the 1925 Tri-State tornado outbreak which moved through parts of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, devastating the region. Violet is heading into sixth grade at Sisters Middle School, she already
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is starting to make its first appearance at Mt. Bachelor. The mountain received its first snowfall of the season Wednesday morning, dusting the slopes from mid-mountain to the summit. With more storm activity in the forecast and summer operations scheduled to wrap up October 4, the first snow is giving
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The board of Crime Stoppers of Oregon has decided to dissolve the organization after operating for 43 years. Board members cited declining tip volume, decreasing reward payouts and an aging board as primary reasons for considering closure. Crime Stoppers of Oregon was created in 1983 to assist local law enforcement and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two individuals attempted to steal alcoholic beverages from the Ranchhouse at Brasada Ranch early Wednesday morning before running away when confronted by an employee. Deputies from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Prineville Police Department responded to the reported burglary in progress around 12:44 a.m. A Bend Police
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(Update: added information about Sister-Camp Sherman’s Fire Corps’ Car Seat Safety Program) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon for a child passenger safety enforcement blitz through Sept. 6. Deputies will be watching for children who are unbuckled or improperly restrained. Sheriff Ty Rupert says the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild’s Beaver Works Oregon program is seeking volunteers for an expanded fall field season after wildfires and unsafe summer conditions forced the cancellation and rescheduling of multiple restoration projects. The recruitment push will run through September and October across Central and Eastern Oregon to make up for field time lost
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we wrap up August, which is National Emergency Management Awareness Month, Jefferson County is recognizing the people working behind the scenes to keep residents informed during emergencies. During fire season, emergency management teams work around the clock to provide updates and important information to the community. That includes coordinating with
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — When a house fire breaks out, every second counts — including when it comes to getting your pets to safety. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue says a device called Rescue Retriever was designed to help firefighters locate pets inside a burning home. The device detects smoke and activates
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Meet Matt, a three-month-old puppy looking for his forever home through the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Matt and his littermate, Logan, are both male puppies who are expected to grow into large dogs. Humane Society staff say Matt is curious and inquisitive, but surprisingly calm and laid-back for a puppy.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The skies over Madras will come alive with precision jets, aerobatic maneuvers, and historic warbirds as the 26th annual Airshow of the Cascades returns to the Madras Municipal Airport Friday and Saturday. Organizers describe the event as more than an airshow. The two-day festival combines aerial performances with aircraft displays, rides,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 46-year-old Bend resident was arrested Wednesday night near Sisters after law enforcement officers found him carrying a commercial quantity of fentanyl during a traffic stop. Jeremy Scott Boggs was taken into custody following a month-long investigation by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team into suspected illegal narcotics sales. Detectives with
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras teen is celebrating a major scouting milestone. Giovanni Martinelli started scouting ten years ago as a Wolf Cub Scout, and now he’s earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He’s also the first Eagle Scout from Jefferson County in 15 years. For his Eagle Project, Martinelli designed and built two
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as the Pacific Northwest faces a record-setting wildfire season. More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across the Northwest. BLM officials are urging hikers, hunters, and other recreators to use extreme caution and follow all fire restrictions
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, evacuation levels are continuing to be reduced around the Rowe Creek Complex thanks to the ongoing work of fire crews. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office says there are now no Level 3 – Go Now or Level 2 – Be Set evacuation notifications remaining for the fire. A
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental house fire caused an estimated $315,000 in damage in Northwest Bend this morning before firefighters quickly contained the blaze, officials said. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched just before 9 a.m. to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of NW Fresno Avenue. Firefighters arrived on the
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Summer is coming to an end shortly, but it is also getting closer to “Harvest Time” in the area. This week’s featured gardens include a box garden, or raised garden, a pollinator’s paradise along with a long standing garden of “red ladies” continuing to stand tall.
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