Barney Lerten

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New Published May 9, 2025 6:41 pm BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Deschutes County commissioners approved a new program Wednesday that allows rural residents to use recreational vehicles as rental dwellings. Until recently, state and county laws prohibited property owners from using RVs as permanent rental dwellings. But in July 2023, the Oregon Legislature adopted a bill that gave counties the option to allow it locally.

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Updated today at 8:44 pm Published May 9, 2025 6:22 pm (Update: Missing teen found)WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Warm Springs Police turned to the public Friday for help in locating a 14-year-old who apparently ran away from home. Word came from police a few hours later that she had been found. Officers said earlier that Lena Holliday left her home some time between midnight and 5 a.m. Friday.

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BLM Prineville DistrictOrange lines show boundary of vegetation unit. The black dot is the planned ignition unit. New Published May 9, 2025 4:19 pm TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Bureau of Land Management's Prineville District said Friday it is planning a prescribed fire in the Tumalo area to take place between Saturday, May 10 and Friday, May 16, depending on the weather and fuel moisture conditions.

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A previously convicted local sex offender was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison Friday following a multi-agency investigation for drug dealing and possession of child sexual abuse material. Richard Jay Jackson, 61, of Bend, was sentenced to a total of 115 months (9 years, 7 months) in prison, to be followed by three years of post-prison supervision, the DA's office said in a news release that continues in full below. The sentence was imposed by the Honorable Raymond D.

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend has a reputation for making lists for its love of dogs; however, one of the most common complaints and pleas for help from community members relates to off-leash dogs. Bend Park and Recreation District and City of Bend Police Department are reminding pet owners about leash requirements and the safety benefits of keeping dogs on leash.