Famed roadside attraction Petersen Rock Garden & Museum up for sale
The famed roadside attraction Petersen Rock Garden & Museum, between Bend and Redmond, is going up for sale in a few days, at an asking price of…
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Learn more about Deschutes County: Apply for County College
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents for its 2022 County College program. County College gives members of…
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Deschutes County seeking applicants for Facility Project Review Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested residents with banking industry experience to serve on the Facility…
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Redmond man, 22, arrested on murder, burglary, other charges in killing of Cloverdale woman
A 22-year-old Redmond man who asked a Sisters-area property owner to call for paramedics Friday afternoon was arrested on second-degree murder and…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 5-11
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of June 5-11. Chip Seal (Bend Area) – Deschutes County…
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DCSO seeks public’s help in finding missing Bend-area man
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies requested the public’s help Wednesday night in finding a missing Bend-area man…
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2022 Deschutes County Fair concert lineup announced, includes Chase Rice, Daughtry, Cheap Trick, T.I.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2022 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo returns for its 102nd edition on August 3 – 7. Coming off the heels of one of…
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Deschutes County directs $700K in American Rescue Plan funds to Saving Grace, Redmond Senior Center
The Deschutes County Commission has approved $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support Saving Grace and the Redmond Senior…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports jail earned high marks in recent inspection
At the beginning of May, a team of seven certified jail manager-inspectors reviewed each aspect of jail operations and found the Deschutes County…
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Explore your world: Deschutes Public Library launches online Discovery Pass system
Explore your world this summer—and beyond—with free passes to local museums and attractions available through Deschutes Public Library.…
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Deschutes County Health Services invites community to Oregon grief virtual webinar
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services-Suicide Prevention Program, Lines for Life, Oregon Health Authority and Dougy Center would like…
Continue Reading Deschutes County road construction update: Week of May 29-June 4
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May 29-June 4. Chip Seal (Bend Area) – Deschutes County…
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Create, read and explore all summer long with the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Get ready for fun at every turn, because Summer with the Library is back! Starting June 1, readers and adventurers of all ages…
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Visiting Swiss mtn. biker encounters cougar near Broken Top, becomes lost; DCSO SAR’s tracked ARGO gets stuck in snow
A lost mountain biker from Switzerland called for help Wednesday afternoon, saying he left a trail near Broken Top when he encountered a cougar. The…
Continue Reading Deschutes County Health Services response to monkeypox
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services is in active communication with Oregon Health Authority to obtain the most up-to-date…
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La Pine volunteer snow groomer for nearly 20 years set to receive ‘Snowmobile Hall of Fame’ honor
If you have spent any time recreating by snowmobile in the Paulina Lake area during the winter months over the past couple of decades, you may have…
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Authorities ID man whose remains were found near Hwy. 242 snow gate west of Sisters; foul play not suspected
A small group of mushroom hunters discovered a man’s remains near the snow gate on state Highway 242 (the McKenzie Pass Highway) west of Sisters on…
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Three trail segments west of Bend to close weekdays for mowing, mastication work
Mowing and mastication work west of Bend will close three trail segments on weekdays for public and operator safety during operations, the Deschutes…
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C. Oregon jobless rates still edging downward; economist says jobs show ‘full recovery from pandemic shock’
Central Oregon in April saw a typical hiring pace for this time of year, as unemployment rates slipped downward, approaching record lows seen before…
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Parachute training accident leaves Redmond smokejumper facing up to year of recovery, without firefighting work
15-year U.S. Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Ben Elkind is at his home in Redmond, recovering from a parachute training…
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