Deschutes County Archives

Lava River Cave closing early for improvements, visitor safety project

August 13, 2021 10:03 am Barney Lerten

Lava River Cave, located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument south of Bend on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, will be closing early this…

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 15-21

August 13, 2021 8:37 am KTVZ News Partners

Here is Deschutes County’s road construction report for the week of August…

COVID-19 cases prompt closure of Sunriver pools, some recreation facilities, restaurant

August 12, 2021 5:34 pm KTVZ News Partners

COVID-19 cases among Sunriver Owners Association staff have prompted a closure for at least a week of some recreational facilities, including the…

Deschutes County’s population grew by nearly 26% in the 2010s — but that’s slower than the 2000s

August 12, 2021 1:40 pm Barney Lerten

The U.S. Census Bureau released its first round of data from the April 1, 2020 census on Thursday, kicking off a delayed, compressed effort to redraw…

Deschutes County Health Services shares tips to minimize impacts of wildfire smoke

August 12, 2021 9:20 am KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County Health Services advises residents to take health precautions during periods of smoke. Many factors influence a person’s…

Hundreds attend Redmond School Board meeting; most ask for masks to be optional

August 11, 2021 7:32 pm KTVZ

It was a full house in the Redmond High School auditorium Wednesday evening as hundreds of vocal community members attended a Redmond School Board…

‘Dream barn’ goes sour: Tumalo ranch owner frustrated by dispute with unlicensed contractor

August 11, 2021 11:58 am KTVZ

Mindy Wolfe had a vision for a dream barn on her 10-acre property in Tumalo. In August 2019, she hired a California-based contractor to make her…

Bend-La Pine School Board adopts school return plan with mask mandate at divisive meeting

August 10, 2021 8:00 pm KTVZ

Hundreds gathered at Bend Senior High School for a tension-filled Bend-La Pine School Board meeting Tuesday evening, as many showed up in opposition…

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue comes to aid of injured mtn. biker

August 10, 2021 11:31 pm Barney Lerten

A dozen Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers helped an injured mountain bike rider near Virginia Meissner Sno-Park on Tuesday…

More ‘timely justice’: Deschutes County Courthouse making room for 2 new judges

August 10, 2021 11:33 am KTVZ

The Deschutes County Circuit Court will be adding two more members soon, and efforts have begun to make room for them at the county courthouse, even…

‘It’s a sign of the times’: Bend job fair yields ‘minimal’ results

August 10, 2021 5:50 pm KTVZ

The staff shortage continues to plague several industries nationwide, and in Central Oregon. St. Charles Health System and Express Employment…

C.O. golf courses making adjustments in water use amid severe drought

August 10, 2021 11:29 am KTVZ

Just like so many others, Central Oregon’s golf courses are working to conserve water during the…

Popular Bend after-school program Kids Inc. looks to fill 30 staff vacancies

August 9, 2021 8:32 pm KTVZ

Kids Inc., the popular Bend after-school program, is hoping to find more workers to serve kindergartners through…

Bend City Council, Deschutes County commissioners clash over indoor mask mandate

August 9, 2021 1:57 pm KTVZ

Bend Mayor Sally Russell sent a letter Monday to the Deschutes County Commission on behalf of the Bend City Council, calling on county officials to…

Brazilian man killed in pickup crash on Hwy. 126E east of Sisters

August 8, 2021 8:09 pm Barney Lerten

A 20-year-old man from Brazil was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash on state Highway 126E east of Sisters, Oregon State Police…

Cascades wilderness permits required to help preserve hiking trails

August 8, 2021 6:59 pm KTVZ

The Forest Service is requiring central cascades wilderness permits to protect the many hiking trails the public enjoys from being worn down. Permits…