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A fire that destroyed a large shop on Crooked River Ranch Sunday afternoon was spreading to a nearby barn and shed when firefighters arrived, but crews were able to prevent major damage to those structures, and a home on the property was not damaged. The post Large shop goes up in flames in Crooked River Ranch; firefighters protect barn, shed and home appeared first on KTVZ.

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- John Miller, Commander of Sisters American Legion Post 86, announced that Daniel J. Seehafer, newly elected National Commander of the American Legion will visit Sisters on Tuesday. Post 86 will host a dinner at Spoons in Sisters, at 6 PM, to welcome Commander Seehafer to Sisters.

He had returned to the prison again and again to see his brother. Fifteen years of visits, and now the inmate who had known him since childhood was at risk of dying behind bars. So, Jason Thomas sat down at his desk and typed an email to Oregon’s governor. He...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Redmond.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Dutch Bros in Central Oregon donated more than $8,400 to Boys and Girls Club of Bend and REACH Redmond. The company says $1 from every drink sold on Friday, Sept. 15 was donated to help provide resources for education, extracurricular activities and more. “Giving back to...

This week in Redmond, Oregon, two incidents occurred. In the first incident, Jason Thomas, after years of visiting his brother in prison, reached out to the governor seeking redemption for his brother's involvement in the murder of their mother. The second incident involved a Redmond man who fell ill while on a hunting trip on the Pacific Crest Trail and had to be rescued by the Linn County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team.

The Sisters City Council's recent denial of the proposed first cold-weather shelter has stirred disappointment, mainly for the non-profit Sisters Cold Weather Shelter that proposed the idea. The majority decision of the council, made by a 4-1 vote, pointed to potential safety risks for residents and traffic issues. The shelter was planned to be near an industrial zone, which sees frequent use by large vehicles and equipment.

Early-season snowfall can catch many people off-guard in the woods, as it did a hiker lost on the Tam McArthur Trail west of Bend, who sought assistance by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue. The post Deschutes County SO Search and Rescue helps hiker lost, disoriented by several inches of early snowfall appeared first on KTVZ.

A 74-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday morning when he ran a stop sign and hit the side of a car at the intersection of Knott and China Hat roads, police said. The post Motorcyclist, 74, killed in crash at Knott and China Hat roads; Bend PD says he ran stop sign, hit side of Tesla appeared first on KTVZ.

A house in Bend that sold for $2.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in central Oregon in the past week. In total, 188 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $732,139, $386 per square foot.

The city officials of Sisters, Oregon voted 4 to 1 against setting up a homeless shelter, citing concerns about operations, public safety, and transportation. They based their rejection on these three key considerations.

A man died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street in Bend last week. Bend Police say it happened Sept. 14 at about 9:55 a.m. at NW York Drive and NW Charbonneau Drive. The victim, identified by police as an elderly man, was crossing York northbound when...

A workers rights rally and march in support of worker's rights and fair contracts, took place at Drake Park in Bend Saturday. The event, which was organized by the Oregon Unions AFL-CIO brought out crowds of people, including community advocates, concerned citizens, and most importantly union workers. They all had flags and signs which read "solidarity forever" and "union strong."

On Friday, the first Cascade Equinox Festival began at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. This three-day event features a broad roster of more than 50 musical performances. Despite previous issues with festival-related traffic, lots of people are reportedly attending with enthusiasm. It's recommended for attendees to plan their routes in advance. Tickets are still up for grabs on the official website. KTVZ.COM is also running a poll to measure audience participation.

🎵🌳 Get ready for a magical evening with the "Fall Equinox Forest Concert | Indian Ragas" happening on Sun, Sep 24 from 3pm to 4pm. This enchanting event will be held at the private residence of Emma and Stephen, located at 61535 Mill Road, Bend, OR, USA.

The Sisters School-based health center in Central Oregon is planned to increase its operating hours from two to four days a week. This change, aimed at enhancing pediatric services, is a cooperative effort between Mosaic Community Health, St. Charles Health, and Deschutes County.

Tim Trainer is a reporter with the Redmond Spokesman. Members of the local chapter of People’s Rights, a right-wing organization founded in the aftermath of the 2016 occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, have purchased a former Lone Pine School for use as a church, meeting space and possibly a future charter school. The property, located in Crook County at 8483 Lone Pine Road, will be owned by Lone...

Fall is here, presenting a chance to experience autumn colors on local trails. The Lake Creek Trail near Camp Sherman is a recommended option. It's suitable for a half-day trip and offers flexible length depending on the group's needs. Access points include Suttle Lake, the 1419 road into Camp Sherman, and the Deschutes Land Trust’s Metolius Preserve.

Terrebonne High opened District 7-5A play in Houma Friday with a 62-13 victory against rival H.L. Bourgeois. With the win, Terrebonne improves to 3-1, while H.L. Bourgeois falls to 2-2.

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here is the city of Redmond's planned road closures and delays for the week of Sept. 23-29. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. NEW CLOSURES:. SW 6th St. between Glacier &...