Japan ‘megaquake’ warning highlights Cascadia concerns on West Coast
Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern coast on…
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‘Our goal was to simplify’: Deschutes County’s revised outdoor lighting rules take effect soon; here’s what’s changing
Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies…
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‘You’re stronger than you think’: Oregon Youth Challenge Program graduates 70th cadet class
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program graduated its 70th cadet class Wednesday, to the cheers of families,…
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Plea hearing delayed to next month for alleged Alfalfa puppy mill owner facing 50 charges
A plea hearing on a 50-count indictment has been delayed until next month for an Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her…
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Deschutes County seeking public input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging community members to review a draft of the Greater Sisters…
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Andersen Corporation acquires Madras-based Bright Wood, Central Oregon’s second-largest private employer
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bright Wood Corp., a 60-plus-year fixture of Central Oregon’s timber roots and the region’s second-largest private employer, is…
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Scouting America on the High Desert could see major impact from Secretary Hegseth’s potential funding cuts
(Adding video and quotes from Eagle Scout Chris Piper) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has drafted a memo to Congress with a plan…
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Developer Taylor Brooks buys nearly 75 acres at Bend’s Juniper Ridge industrial property, lands first business
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks announced Tuesday that a wholly owned subsidiary…
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Plea entry for Redmond woman accused of fatally stabbing mother delayed following mentally fit ruling
A Deschutes County judge has ruled that Redmond murder suspect Jessica Andersch is now mentally fit to aid and assist in her own defense, clearing…
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Deschutes County commissioners plan two January public hearings on proposed five-district map
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday it will host two public hearings in January to gather feedback on…
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UPDATE: Molalla teen believed to be in danger has been found; officials said earlier he could be in Bend area
The Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, said late Tuesday it was thankful for the community support and had located a…
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Sunriver traffic report: Elk on the move
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Paul Evenson shared another Sunriver traffic report with us on Tuesday. He said these elk were on the move…
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Redmond man allegedly steals front loader from construction site, uses it to ram a family member’s SUV
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies answered an unusual call Monday night just west of Redmond that…
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Crooked River Ranch man arrested in Halloween holdup at gunpoint of Redmond cafe
A suspect in the Halloween night holdup at gunpoint of Sassy’s Cafe in Redmond has been arrested at his home in Crooked River Ranch, police said…
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UPDATE: Bend Police Department reports missing 17-year-old has been found
The Bend Police Department reported Tuesday afternoon that a missing/runaway 17-year-old, Karter William Cash Novacoff, “has been located and is no…
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Deschutes National Forest will allow Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on over 160 miles of mountain bike trails
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest has finalized its plan to allow Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on most than 160 miles of mountain…
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Grieving Crook County community comes together, holds candlelight vigil in wake of tragic crash
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grieving and supportive Central Oregon community came together Monday evening to support two families after tragedy…
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DCSO asks for public participation in natural disaster impact survey
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to take part in a short,…
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La Pine-area man accused of hitting dog with shovel under community restoration conditions, review hearing set
A La Pine-area man accused of hitting his dog with a shovel was back in a Deschutes County courtroom this week for another hearing on whether he is…
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Downtown Bend lights up for the holidays with annual Christmas tree lighting event
Downtown Bend kicked off the holiday season this weekend with one of the community’s favorite traditions: the annual Christmas tree lighting in the…
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