Deschutes County Archives

Deschutes, Crook counties among at least 18 approved for Phase 1 reopening Friday

May 13, 2020 10:32 pm KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County announced Thursday morning that it’s been approved by Gov. Kate Brown to enter Phase 1 of reopening on Friday. Crook County also was…

Central Oregon Locavore kicks off fundraiser for new freezers

May 13, 2020 8:42 pm KTVZ

Central Oregon Locavore in Bend is need of help from the community to raise money for new equipment.…

Bend’s Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. remodels for reopening

May 13, 2020 8:22 pm KTVZ

When we’re able to dine inside at local restaurants again, you may recognize a changed environment at some of your favorite…

CARE Package launches first domestic aid initiative

May 13, 2020 7:44 pm KTVZ

The CARE organization, founded in 1945, has launched its first domestic aid initiative to help frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

Bend Pet Parade, Deschutes County Fair canceled due to COVID-19

May 13, 2020 3:59 pm Barney Lerten

Two of the longest-running, most memorable constants of a Central Oregon summer — the Bend Pet Parade and the Deschutes County Fair — were canceled…

Mother of Bend murder suspect sues DCSO over his suicide in jail

May 12, 2020 8:11 pm KTVZ

Two years after a Bend man labeled the suspect in his former girlfriend’s murder killed himself in the Deschutes County Jail, his mother is suing the…

Two years after rescue in woods, ‘Baby Bradley’ turns 3 and is ‘doing amazing,’ DCSO says

May 12, 2020 10:39 pm KTVZ News Partners

Two years after a baby was left in the woods south of Bend by his father and rescued hours later, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday…

Deschutes Public Library discusses plans to reopen in June

May 12, 2020 7:06 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes Public Library checks out more than 2.5 million items a year, according to the library’s director, Todd Dunkelberg. But that’s in a…

McMenamins Old St. Francis Hotel prepares for Friday reopening

May 12, 2020 6:55 pm KTVZ

Many businesses here in Bend are gearing up for a reopening and that includes McMenamins, but like many of these businesses they will also be…

Bend welcomes two new food truck, tap house venues

May 12, 2020 6:02 pm KTVZ

Many people love to frequent food truck locations here in Central Oregon and there are actually two new locations that you should keep an eye out…

Oregon construction safety task force seeks to protect crews amid COVID-19

May 11, 2020 7:21 pm KTVZ

Seeking to increase job safety awareness and to help protect workers against the COVID-19 pandemic, a joint task force has published free resources…

Deschutes County, Bend officials discuss business reopening plans

May 11, 2020 6:47 pm KTVZ

With businesses eager to reopen following Governor Kate Brown’s three-phase plan, the challenge businesses face now is how to reopen safely and as…

C.O. crews prepare for wildfire season amid COVID 19 challenges

May 11, 2020 5:47 pm KTVZ

Wildfire season is fast approaching, and now the crews that respond to fires will have to follow new social distancing protocols amid the COVID-19…

Bend man killed in motorcycle crash near Wickiup Reservoir

May 10, 2020 9:53 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Bend man was killed Saturday evening in the crash of his motorcycle near Wickiup Reservoir, west of La Pine, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies…

Smith Rock State Park plans limited reopening on Thursday

May 9, 2020 2:48 pm Barney Lerten

Smith Rock State Park, the world-renowned, popular climbing and hiking area, will have a limited, partial reopening next Thursday, officials…

Downtown Bend Business Association scales back budget as events canceled

May 8, 2020 7:38 pm KTVZ

Downtown Bend is home to many festivals and fundraisers, but with many of these events canceled because of COVID 19, the Downtown Bend Business…

Terrebonne man killed in Hwy. 97 truck-pickup crash

May 8, 2020 12:22 pm KTVZ News Partners

A Terrebonne man was killed Thursday evening when his pickup truck was struck by a truck loaded with potatoes on Highway 97 in Sherman County, Oregon…