‘I’m still the sheriff’: Deschutes Sheriff Kent van der Kamp to attend national sheriffs’ conference, weeks before retiring
This week, tension and turmoil continue to surround the Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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Bethlehem Inn names Michael Hancock as its new executive director, succeeding Gwenn Wysling
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bethlehem Inn Board of Directors announced Monday the appointment of Michael Hancock as its new…
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Bend woman facing DUII, reckless driving charges, accused of wild drive and fleeing police with child in back seat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was arrested on DUII and other charges Sunday night, accused of driving an SUV over numerous curbs, medians and…
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Update: Oregon DMV resolves system outage, again can process driver’s licenses and ID cards, vehicle registrations
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles reported a system outage for three hours on Monday that prevented the agency from issuing driver’s licenses…
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Update: Ferry Fire along John Day River tops 10,000 acres, but crews make good progress, now 78% contained
The Central Oregon Type 3 Interagency Management Team on Monday morning transitioned the Ferry Fire that broke out last week along the John Day River…
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Central Oregon residents join ‘No Kings’ protests across the region
On Saturday, the ‘No Kings’ movement organized protests across the country, including five cities in Central…
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Oregon’s Highway 20 Medal of Honor Highway signs going ‘National’ to reflect coast-to-coast designation
The Oregon Department of Transportation on Thursday converted the first two Oregon Medal of Honor Highway signs along US Highway 20 across the state…
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‘No Kings’ protests planned across Central Oregon
This Saturday is Flag Day, the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday…and, a day of protests.
In response to the Trump administration’s recent controversial…
Central Oregon public lands enter Stage 1 public use restrictions, campfire bans next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to increasingly hot and dry conditions, as well as increased fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest,…
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Sunriver Nature Center takes in four raptors displaced by destructive Rowena Fire
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The destructive Rowena Fire forced the evacuation of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, so the Sunriver…
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Wildfire season burns over 10,000 acres so far, as officials warn of human-caused blazes
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend Fire and Rescue) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent fires in Central Oregon and across the state are showing how…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to add six Safe Parking microshelters on spot near Sheriff’s Office
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It wasn’t your typical split as Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to lease a small…
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Redmond Airport travelers can expect big changes in routes to, from planes as terminal expansion begins
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting next week, airline passengers traveling through Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) will notice a change in how they…
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Firefighters contain blaze NE of Madras that burned 126 acres; Level 1 GET READY evacuation notice lifted
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new fire reported late Friday morning burned in grass, brush and juniper about six miles northeast of Madras. It covered…
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A busy day of protests opposing and supporting President Trump ahead in Central Oregon and across the U.S.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon will be part of a national wave of “No Kings” Trump administration protests planned around the nation on…
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Small Business Spotlight: Tumalo Coffeehouse celebrates 10 years in business
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Tumalo Coffeehouse as it celebrates 10 years in business the…
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Low registration prompts cancellation of this year’s Oregon High Desert Classics hunter jumper horse competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Low registration numbers have prompted organizers of the Oregon High Desert Classics to cancel next month’s two-week hunter…
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Area’s second allergy season lingers into summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Summit Health allergist, Dr. Adam Williams, tells KTVZ News there are actually two allergy seasons in Central Oregon – one for…
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Pacific Power’s ‘enhanced safety settings’ trigger outage affecting nearly 2,000 Bend customers; most restored
Nearly 2,000 Pacific Power customers on Bend’s north end lost power Thursday afternoon, an outage caused by the utility’s “enhanced safety settings…
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Last sign of a long, snowy winter: Scenic McKenzie Pass has been cleared and will open to motorists next Monday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)Â — After a long, snowy winter, Oregon Department of Transportation crews have cleared McKenzie Pass, and the gates will open for…
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