Deschutes County to conduct pile burning southwest of Bend in coming weeks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will conduct winter pile burning near the Seventh Mountain Resort and Points West…
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Redmond turkey trotters take off for a good cause
This morning was the 9th annual Redmond Turkey Trot held at Juniper Golf Course. The event featured a free 1K run for kids, a 5K and 10K course, and…
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Deschutes County commissioners to take up proposed five-district map, recommended by committee on 4-3 vote
Deschutes County commissioners next Wednesday will take up a contentious five-district map for future commissioner elections, recommended on a recent…
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To protect deer and elk habitat, Deschutes National Forest wildlife winter range closures begin next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four annual winter range closures take effect next Monday across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for…
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New Applebee’s IHOP restaurant opens in Redmond, offering exclusive menu
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today at the new Applebee’s IHOP collaboration in Redmond, marking a rare partnership…
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See Inside: New Photos Reveal Progress on Redmond’s Indoor Recreation Center
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond’s new indoor recreation center is drawing closer to completion, with newly released images revealing major strides…
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Bail reduced for former La Pine coach now accused of rape, sexual abuse of two minors; number of charges grows
Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse.…
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‘Tis the season to cut and bring home your own Christmas tree from the Deschutes National Forest
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. The public can…
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‘It’s beautiful’: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office provides holiday cheer through Thanksgiving meals to those in need
With Thanksgiving just days away, members of the Deschutes County Sheriff Employee Association are making a special effort to support rural families…
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‘Know Comfort and Joy’ this December with a wide array of programs at the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — December is the season for festive fun! Use fresh foliage to craft a DIY wreath and capture the moment with professional…
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Mt. Bachelor delays next week’s planned season opening due to too little snow; new date not yet set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A week before it was planning and hoping to open, Mt. Bachelor announced Friday that a lack of adequate early snowfall will…
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Violence, crimes at recent local high school bonfire parties prompt serious safety concerns, public warning
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing number of high school bonfire parties across Deschutes County are leading to serious safety…
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One of Bend’s three new safe parking sites was the focus of an earlier debate over how to help the homeless
(Update: Adding quotes from City of Bend Shelter Coordinator, Brook O’Keefe and Executive Director of the Mountain View Community Development, Rick…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks community donations for 25th annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help reach its $50,000 fundraising goal for the 25th…
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Injury single-vehicle crash slows traffic on Highway 20 near Sisters
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle injury crash occurred Wednesday afternoon and slowed traffic on U.S. Highway 20 just…
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Sign of the season: Deschutes County road crews close gates on Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road for the winter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Road Department crews closed the gates to the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the winter…
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Central Oregon counties, cities see slow but steady growth in new Portland State University estimates
(Update: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland State University’s Population Research Center just released their July 1st annual population…
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Close call: Sounds awaken Tumalo family, who escape late-night house fire but are left displaced
(Update: Adding video) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Tumalo family of five and their pets escaped their burning manufactured home late late Monday night,…
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Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair announces candidacy for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ). — Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair announced this morning her intentions of running for the republican nomination for…
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Bend expands Safe Parking Program with three new sites for homeless individuals
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is expanding its Safe Parking Program by introducing three new designated sites to…
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