Deschutes County Archives

Deschutes County Youth Livestock Auction goes on, despite pandemic

August 1, 2020 7:44 pm KTVZ

No pigs? No…

Sunriver Nature Center welcomes newest resident: a Eurasian eagle-owl

July 31, 2020 6:23 pm KTVZ News Partners

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory has welcomed a female Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) to its ambassador animal program. The owl is the first new…

Deschutes County weekly road construction update: August 2-8

July 31, 2020 9:12 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the Deschutes County weekly road construction update for the week of August 2-8: Old Bend Redmond Highway/Tumalo Road…

Birds’ nest atop outdoor light ignites $35,000 duplex fire west of Redmond

July 30, 2020 10:28 am Barney Lerten

A birds’ nest atop an outdoor light apparently ignited a fire early Thursday morning that caused $35,000 damage to a duplex in the Eagle Crest area…

ODOT: Trash piling up along Hwy. 126; cleanup crews scarce amid COVID-19

July 30, 2020 3:06 pm KTVZ

Oregon Highway 126 has seen a recent trash buildup between Redmond and Prineville due to a lack of inmate crews and others who usually tackle the…

ODOT: Hwy. 97 wildlife underpasses have had bigger safety impact than expected

July 29, 2020 6:49 pm KTVZ

A pair of Highway 97 wildlife underpasses near Sunriver have provided more safety for deer and other animals — and for motorists — than planners…

Some C.O. parents say it’s best to keep teaching kids at home, but others face issues

July 29, 2020 12:56 pm KTVZ

After Gov. Kate Brown released new COVID-19 metrics on Tuesday, Bend-La Pine Schools officials said students likely will not return to the classroom…

Three suspicious La Pine-area wildfires investigated as arson; tips sought

July 28, 2020 10:49 am KTVZ News Partners

U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officials sought help from the public Tuesday as they investigate as possible arson three suspicious wildfires in…

Update: Missing Bend man, 82, found in S. Oregon’s Douglas County

July 28, 2020 3:15 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday a missing 82-year-old Bend man, last seen over a week ago, has been found in Douglas County and…

Deschutes County will use $4 million federal grant to boost youth, family services

July 28, 2020 9:54 am KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County Health Services said Tuesday it has received $4 million in federal grant funding to enhance services for children and young adults…

State Marine Board drafting rules for limited no-wake motorboats at Twin Lakes

July 27, 2020 4:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon State Marine Board has directed staff to draft rules that would let boaters with disabilities use motorized boats, at slow no-wake speeds,…

New ‘Raise the Deschutes’ campaign aims to raise awareness of river’s issues

July 27, 2020 11:03 am KTVZ News Partners

A coalition of Central Oregon conservation-focused partners announced Monday they are launching a regional public awareness campaign to increase…

New Peterson Ridge Trailhead set to open near Sisters

July 27, 2020 10:41 am KTVZ News Partners

This Wednesday, the Deschutes National Forest, the city of Sisters, the Recreational Trails Program and the Sisters Trail Alliance will celebrate the…

DCSO Search and Rescue assists injured runner on Green Lakes Trail

July 26, 2020 10:19 pm KTVZ News Partners

A trail runner called for help Saturday after becoming injured on the Green Lakes Trail west of Bend, prompting a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office…

Deschutes County weekly road construction update: July 26-August 1

July 24, 2020 11:53 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of July 26-August 1: Sisemore Road Bridge Rehabilitation…

Swimmer’s itch reported at Suttle Lake

July 22, 2020 11:45 pm KTVZ News Partners

Swimmer’s itch, a skin rash that is caused by a very small parasitic worm, has been reported at Suttle Lake, northwest of Sisters.…

Redmond family struggles to get service dog for 5-year-old son

July 22, 2020 5:21 pm KTVZ

Getting a service animal for those with a medical disability can be difficult, and the lack of resources is causing a Redmond family with a five year…