Deschutes County road construction update: Week of November 6-12
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Nov. 6-12. .S. Highway 20: Tumalo-Cooley Project (Bend…
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Edison Snow Shelter closed for winter due to safety concerns
The Deschutes National Forest said Friday its recreation staff recently assessed the condition of the Edison Snow Shelter near Edison Sno-Park and…
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Deschutes National Forest prepares for winter, closing two FS roads, removing boat docks
The Deschutes National Forest will close two Forest Service roads next week due to recent and forecast…
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Attorneys argue evidence before Ian Cranston murder trial; opening statements set to begin
It’s been more than a year since the shooting of Barry Washington Jr. in downtown Bend. Wednesday, jury selection began for Ian Cranston, the man…
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‘She was a strong girl’: Beaverton woman in kayak accident near Cline Falls has died, family member says
Last Tuesday, Susan Rose Doyle of Beaverton and her partner made the trip from Beaverton to go kayaking on the Deschutes River near Cline Falls,…
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Deschutes County plans to close Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road for season on Nov. 15
The Deschutes County Road Department said Tuesday it plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the season at 8 a.m. on…
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Second psychiatric evaluation finds Cloverdale murder suspect is able to assist in his own defense
A second psychiatric evaluation of a Redmond man accused of killing a Cloverdale woman earlier this year has found that Alexander Mark Smith would…
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Deschutes County weekly road construction update: Week of Oct. 30-Nov. 5
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Oct. 30 to Nov. 5. U.S. Highway 20: Tumalo-Cooley Project…
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La Pine mother, son arrested in raid on illegal marijuana grow along Day Road
A La Pine mother and son were arrested by drug agents Wednesday in a raid on their property, where they’re accused of growing and processing…
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Tumalo chimp sanctuary Freedom for Great Apes announces passing of Thiele, age 36
Freedom for Great Apes, the chimp sanctuary in Tumalo, announced “with a heavy heart” Thursday the passing of their beloved chimp Thiele, at age…
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Central Oregon Irrigation District completes first phase of canal piping project
Amid historic drought, Central Oregon Irrigation District said Thursday it has completed the first phase of its canal-to-pipe water conservation…
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Beaverton woman critically injured after kayak overturns on Deschutes River near Cline Falls
One of two kayakers from Beaverton was critically injured after they were tossed in the Deschutes River when their kayak overturned at Cine Falls…
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Deschutes County seeking applicants for Arts & Culture grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners are accepting applications for the County’s Arts & Culture grants program. …
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Outdoor debris burning season set to open Friday near Bend and Sisters, officials say
Outdoor debris burning will open at sunrise on Friday for areas outside the City of Bend within the boundaries of Deschutes County Rural Fire…
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Central Oregon jobless rates edge upward in September amid private-industry pullback, school start
Private industry pulled back last month across Central Oregon, while local education welcomed the start of a new public school year. Unemployment…
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Deschutes County launches commercial property clean energy finance program
Deschutes County announced Monday that a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) finance program is now available to eligible property…
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Former long-time DCSO deputy, detective Ron Brown charged with official misconduct
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel filed official misconduct and other charges Monday against a former long-time sheriff’s deputy and…
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C. Oregon families get ready for Halloween by taking in all the fun at pumpkin patches
Halloween is right around the corner, with Casper and many other friendly ghosts, goblins and others ready to scare you (or ask you for candy).…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 23-29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of October 23-29. U.S. Highway 20: Tumalo-Cooley Project…
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Fall half-price FireFree yard disposal event at Knott Landfill begins Oct. 29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Saturday, Oct. 29, Deschutes Recycling is offering residents an opportunity to recycle their yard debris at half…
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