DCSO Search and Rescue comes to the aid of injured Smith Rock hiker
A Bend man injured during a hike at Smith Rock State Park was assisted Sunday by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers and…
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Camp trailer fire doused east of Madras deemed suspicious
A fire that destroyed a camp trailer and began to spread to nearby sagebrush and trees east of Madras on Saturday is being investigated as…
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Prineville man arrested in DUII hit-and-run crash
A 55-year-old Prineville man was arrested Saturday on five counts of hit-and-run, reckless driving and DUII-alcohol charges after his car hit several…
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Update: Rattlesnake Fire 65% contained, new Grant County wildfire burns 570 acres
Firefighters remained busy Friday, tackling seven new fires, the largest of which was Incident 494, a five-acre fire off of Highway 20 near the…
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Cyclist injured in crash on trail SW of Bend, prompts rescue effort
A Bend cyclist was injured in a crash on a popular trail southwest of Bend Saturday morning, prompting a call-out for help from Deschutes County…
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La Pine man arrested in Bend, accused of offering homeless women money for sex
A La Pine man was arrested Friday in Bend on charges of promoting prostitution, accused of targeting homeless women and offering them money for sex,…
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Marine hopes to raise awareness and honor friend by biking across America
Nick Novotny is putting his body and mind to the test, in honor of a friend.…
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DCSO deputies on the lookout this weekend for drunk boaters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies will be out on the water this weekend, looking for drunk boaters. The Oregon State Marine…
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Intense heat wave adds to challenges for C.O. ranchers, working to protect animals
Record-breaking high temperatures in Central Oregon are forcing ranchers to shift into high gear to protect their animals from the heat — and quite…
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Fireworks sales fall after several Central Oregon cities, Deschutes County ban use
Using fireworks this Fourth of July could cost you a fine up to $750. As you might expect, fireworks sales have been down since their use was banned…
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Fire crews head into hot holiday weekend battling several blazes across Central Oregon
While many Oregonians were preparing to hit the road or relax over a long holiday weekend on Friday, hundreds of firefighters were spending the day…
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Two men from Hunnell Road homeless camp added to list of Oregon’s 95 heat-related deaths
Two men who died last Sunday at the Hunnell Road homeless camp in northern Bend were added Friday to the state medical examiner’s rising tally of 95…
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Driver shortage prompts Cascades East Transit to trim Bend fixed-route weekday service
Due to driver shortages, Cascades East Transit announced Friday it will operate Bend’s fixed-route weekday services on a reduced-frequency…
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Firefighters report good progress on several new wildfires around the High Desert
Hundreds of firefighters were challenged by hot and dry conditions Thursday but were able to make good progress on the numerous fires burning in…
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‘We’re all thrilled to be back’: La Pine Frontier Days kicks off as event returns after 2020 pause
A four-day event that celebrates America and gives La Pine community members a chance to learn about the city’s roots is back.…
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‘A real shock’: Burning mattress left in driveway of SW Bend couple’s home
A southwest Bend woman was at work early Thursday when a security app on her phone alerted her to a frightening scene — a fire in the driveway in…
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Sisters ‘beer spa’ owner arrested; some nearby businesses say they’re not surprised
A Bend man, the owner of a Sisters spa, is facing several charges, including illegally giving massages without a license.…
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Public use restrictions, including ban on open fires, begin Friday in C.O. wilderness areas
With continuing extreme temperatures and drying vegetation at higher elevations, the Deschutes National Forest, in coordination with the Willamette…
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Camper in woods west of Sisters injured trying to put out escaped cooking fire, cited
A man camping on Forest Service land west of Sisters was injured Thursday as he tried to put out an escaped cooking fire, then ran to get help and…
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Your photos of a dramatic, colorful C.O. sunset
Along with the thunder and lightning, Wednesday night brought an especially dramatic, colorful show in the skies over Central Oregon. Thanks for…
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