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Deschutes Swift Water Rescue Team Burns flooding

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Swift Water Rescue Team checking flooded Burns homes, evacuating trapped residents

April 1, 2025 10:56 am Barney Lerten

BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Swift Water Rescue Team has been busy since arriving in flood-stricken Burns, checking on…

Peaceful Presence Project announces Connection Cafés, a welcoming space to talk about illness, death and grief

March 31, 2025 6:45 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Peaceful Presence Project, a nonprofit that reimagines and transforms the way communities talk about, plan for, and…

Deschutes County commissioners decide to create a citizen districting committee for commission expansion

March 31, 2025 11:09 am KTVZ

Nearly five months after Deschutes County voters approved a measure to expand the Board of County Commissioners from three to five, the three…

Looking forward: COCC’s Preview Day to host hundreds of high schoolers

March 31, 2025 5:40 pm Barney Lerten

(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of high schoolers from across the state are expected at Central Oregon Community College’s…

Springtime brings major preparation for Hayden Homes Amphitheater ahead of busy summer concert season

March 31, 2025 5:34 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Hayden Homes Amphitheater is preparing for one of the busiest times of the year: summer concert season. This year touts nearly 50…

Smith Rock rescues Deschutes County SAR Foundation

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue assists injured, lost Smith Rock hikers in separate incidents

March 31, 2025 5:21 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers responded to help an…

The Giving Plate hosts Easter Basket Drive: You can help spread joy to local children

March 31, 2025 4:19 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate, a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to compassionate food relief, is calling on the Bend community to…

RootedHomes opens lottery for Rooted at 19th affordable Net Zero homes in Redmond

March 31, 2025 2:25 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery. This unique opportunity allows…

Analysis finds growing health care, biotech sectors are critical for Bend’s economy over the next 20 years

March 31, 2025 12:38 pm Barney Lerten

A new analysis conducted for the city of Bend shows planning for growth in sectors like health care and biotech-related fields will be critical in…

One night only: Comedian, former Daily Show host Trevor Noah plans special performance in Bend

March 31, 2025 10:26 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trevor Noah, the Emmy-winning comedian and former host of The Daily Show, has announced a special performance in Bend this…

Governor Tina Kotek has issued an emergency declaration for Harney County due to severe flooding

March 30, 2025 1:30 am Tracee Tuesday

BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flooding in Harney County has prompted Governor Tina Kotek to declare an emergency for the area. Evacuation notices have been…

Humane Society of Central Oregon Responds to Urgent Dog Surrender Bend, OR (March 27, 2025) – In a major coordinated effort with the Klamath County Sheriff’s Department and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control, the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) is currently addressing the surrender of over 30 dogs from a property south of La Pine. The dogs, ranging from young puppies to senior dogs, are suffering from various health issues, including malnourishment, significant injuries, and chronic disease. This urgent circumstance has put a strain on the resources of the shelter, which is at full capacity for dogs. With an ongoing effort to care for and manage this large intake of dogs, HSCO is calling for community support: Adoptions: Visit the shelter to adopt one of our currently available dogs, helping free up resources for incoming animals. All available animals are listed at hsco.org/adopt. Fostering: We are in need of short-term foster care for young and senior dogs. Donations: Many of the animals will need ongoing medical treatment and long-term care requiring significant funding. Secure donations can be made directly at hsco.org/donate. Executive Director’s Statement: Amber Kostoff, Executive Director of HSCO, says, "Right now, our top priority is giving these animals the medical care they urgently need. We’re calling on our community for help: adopt, foster, or donate. Your support will help ensure these animals get the care they need.” About the Dogs and Care Efforts: The surrendered animals are receiving comprehensive medical assessments and treatments from HSCO’s veterinary team. The dogs will become available as they are medically cleared and have been spayed or neutered. When the dogs become available for adoption, they will be listed on HSCO’s website: hsco.org.

La Pine-area woman facing 69 animal neglect charges; 18 of the surrendered dogs brought to HSCO in Bend

March 28, 2025 11:09 am Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

A woman was cited on 69 counts of first-degree animal neglect after surrendering dozens of dogs from her property south of La Pine, Klamath County…

South Deschutes County man arrested on charges of posing as a minor online to receive explicit images of girls

March 28, 2025 1:48 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 51-year-old south Deschutes County resident has been arrested and indicted on nine felony counts of encouraging child sex…

‘Theater is exploding in Central Oregon’: Ovation Performing Arts in Bend is expanding

March 28, 2025 10:34 am Jillian Fortner

Ovation Performing Arts in Bend is…

Senators Broadman, McLane call on insurers to pause policy cancellations over their internal wildfire risk maps

March 28, 2025 2:04 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senators Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) and Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) said Friday they have issued a joint…

Caught on camera: Madras police receive graffiti-tagger tips after releasing security video

March 27, 2025 3:27 pm Barney Lerten

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Madras police release of security video showing at least one alleged graffiti tagger has brought in tips officers are busy…

Shifting Seasons: The changing snowpack

March 28, 2025 9:41 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Cascades play a huge role in our daily lives. Changes in the snowpack impact everything from water supply to wildfire…

Attendees talk together at Unofficial Logging Co. during transportation night at Engage Deschutes

Unofficial Logging Co. hosts transportation discussion at monthly Engage Deschutes event

March 28, 2025 10:23 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unofficial Logging Co. in downtown Bend has begun hosting a monthly Engage Deschutes gathering. The events are meant to…

Congressman Cliff Bentz discusses key issues impacting Central and Eastern Oregon

March 28, 2025 6:29 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – In an interview with KTVZ, U.S. Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) discussed a range of critical issues affecting Oregon and the…

Bend’s new Costco is bustling – and now, the former location is available to lease

March 27, 2025 6:22 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News learned Thursday that the former site of Bend’s Costco Wholesale store at the Forum Shopping Center is available for…

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