BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications for the Noxious Weed Advisory Board. The Noxious Weed Board is an advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners that: Identifies and prioritizes issues to be addressed by the County’s noxious weed program.Supports and advises the County Commission and County staff on noxious weeds.Develops and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 25-31. U.S. Highway 20: Tumalo – Cooley Project (Bend Area) – Clearing, earthwork and utility work will be occurring in the vicinity of the U.S. 20-Old Bend Redmond Highway intersection. Traffic Information – Old Bend Redmond Highway will remain closed to
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A friend and coworker of a Sisters woman killed in a crash two days before Christmas on icy Highway 20 east of Sisters is raising funds to help the tragedy-stricken family, which includes five young children, and is quickly finding support in that effort.
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Community complaints and tips led to a raid and dismantling of an illegal marijuana grow Wednesday at a home in the Three Rivers area south of Sunriver and charges against three people, officials said Friday, also noting dangerous building code violations.
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After eight years serving as Deschutes County’s district attorney, John Hummel says he’s grateful for the positive changes he was able to help make happen and the many challenges he’s overcome.
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The Bureau of Land Management recently transferred a water tender to the Wheeler County Fire and Rescue Rangeland Fire Protection Association and a wildland fire engine to the Alfalfa Fire District to enhance their wildland firefighting capabilities.
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– The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced Thursday the eight projects that will receive stewardship grant funds from $600,000 in room-tax revenues provided by Deschutes County.
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Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, Deschutes County’s Southwest Transfer Station near La Pine will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This expanded schedule reflects the addition of two new days to the transfer station’s schedule.
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Even before an ice storm that is prompting warnings over much of Oregon, roadways were getting deceptively icy, especially near Santiam Pass, Black Butte Ranch police advised after responding to two crashes near Suttle Lake.
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Turn over a new leaf this January to strike a balance between environment and economy.
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Every day, Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives are diving deep into unsolved “cold cases” around the county. Some are decades old, but the search for answers doesn’t stop.
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Unemployment rates rose across Central Oregon and throughout the state in November, continuing a trend which began in August, with local job losses concentrated in construction and leisure and hospitality, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday.
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Six newly elected and re-elected Deschutes County officials will be sworn into office at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Courtroom C of the Deschutes County Circuit Courthouse, located at 1100 NW Bond Street in Bend.
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In one way or another, you’ve probably noticed businesses in desperate need of workers. Perhaps you’ve experienced long waits at restaurants, or noticed shops closing up early.
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Do you have a background in tourism and recreation, business and industry or a field that represents the unemployed or underemployed? The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has opened recruitments to fill open seats on the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Board that represent these industries.
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Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02) announced Monday that he has nominated 15 Oregon students, five from Deschutes County, for acceptance to the prestigious United States service academies.
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A challenging fire that destroyed a 1960s-era manufactured home in Tumalo on Sunday afternoon was sparked by the owner’s efforts to use a heat gun to thaw frozen pipes, prompting fire officials to remind of the dangers involved and advise caution when doing so.
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The recent snowfall at Mt. Bachelor has brought some very good conditions for the 15th annual Dirksen Derby. Hundreds of sit-skiers and snowboarders will ride a specially created course
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A fire broke out Thursday night in the attic of a Tumalo-area home that had lost power, causing an estimated $100,000 damage before it was knocked down quickly by Bend Fire & Rescue crews, working in fog and bitter cold. But it rekindled Friday morning, causing more extensive damage.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 18-24. U.S. Highway 20: Tumalo – Cooley Project (Bend Area) – Clearing, earthwork and utility work will be occurring in the vicinity of the U.S. 20-Old Bend Redmond Highway intersection. Traffic Information – Old Bend Redmond Highway will remain closed to
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