‘Know Pacific Northwest’ this August with Deschutes Public Library
Discover the bounty, beauty and history of our Pacific Northwest backyard this August with Deschutes Public Library.…
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Smith Rock climber injured in 90-foot fall, prompts challenging rope rescue up 110-foot cliff
A Smith Rock climber injured in a long fall was lifted from the bottom of a 110-foot cliff Monday night in a challenging, five-hour technical rope…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office wants to help women stay safe with self-defense classes
Four times a year, it offers a self-defense class for females 14 and older. It’s more than just physical self-defense; it also teaches how to avoid…
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Deschutes County adopts $408 million budget, up 6.5%; numerous road, other projects outlined
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has adopted the county’s fiscal year 2022-23 budget, including a wide range of programs and projects,…
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Authorities shoot, kill cougar in DRW; 2 residents cited after firing several shots at ‘aggressive’ animal
Authorities shot and killed a cougar near a Deschutes River Woods home Sunday night, hours after two men fired several shots at the animal they said…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 16-23
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 16-23. Pedestrian Ramp Improvements (La Pine…
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Drug agents say Bend fentanyl trafficker tossed bag of drugs from car when stopped, arrested N. of Terrebonne
A Bend man, an alleged trafficker in fentanyl pills, threw a bag of drugs out the car window as he was pulled over on Highway 97 north of Terrebonne…
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Central Oregon public land agencies boost fire danger rating to ‘high’ as temperatures warm, fuels dry out
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management on Friday increased the…
Continue Reading Deschutes County seeks volunteers interested in serving on Facility Project Review Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is seeking a new volunteer committee member to serve on the Facility Project Review Committee. Candidates…
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Deschutes County official: Area is ready for Saturday’s nationwide launch of 988 suicide, crisis lifeline
Starting Saturday, people in Central Oregon and nationwide who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis will be able to call, text or chat 988 to…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteer Audit Committee member
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is seeking a new volunteer member who is interested in serving on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is…
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Deschutes County commissioners hear from many urging not to ‘opt out’ on state psilocybin program
Deschutes County commissioners heard at a public hearing Wednesday from several people opposed to sending a ballot measure to voters this fall to…
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Pickup blaze sparks brush fire S. of Juniper Butte; human-caused 3-acre brush fire contained SE of Alfalfa
A pickup fire on Highway 97 south of Juniper Butte sparked a half-acre brush fire Wednesday afternoon, while firefighters later were dispatched to a…
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DCSO Search and Rescue assists California man who fell ill during family hike on Mirror Lakes Trail
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the aid Wednesday of a 77-year-old California man who had a medical emergency during a hike…
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Ride along with a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy as 6-agency traffic safety enforcement gets underway
Starting Tuesday, there may be a few more police and Sheriff’s cars on Central Oregon’s…
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Deschutes Trails Coalition offers $600K in grants to support trail infrastructure projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In early 2022, the Deschutes Trails Coalition proposed to Deschutes County commissioners to invest a portion of Transient Room…
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Deschutes County set to add three 911 radio towers, antennas in first phase of 5-year upgrade project
Deschutes County commissioners on Monday approved the first phase of improvements to the 911 radio system, with will add three new radio towers and…
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Abandoned, illegal campfire sparks small wildfire on Haner Butte west of La Pine; crews stop it fast
An abandoned, illegal campfire sparked a small wildfire Thursday afternoon on Haner Butte, west of La Pine, which was stopped by firefighters at 1/3…
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All 6 Deschutes County law enforcement agencies plan traffic safety detail next week after 4 recent fatal crashes
In the wake of several recent fatal crashes, all six law enforcement agencies in Deschutes County, including Oregon State Police, plan to conduct a…
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Rescuers come to aid of hiker injured in fall at Smith Rock State Park
A Puyallup, Washington woman was injured in a fall Friday morning while hiking the Misery Ridge Trail at Smith Rock State Park, prompting a rescue…
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