Deschutes County commissioners hold a hearing next Wednesday to consider a petition to form a Terrebonne sewer district that supporters say is needed to deal with the problem of failing septic systems.
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For nearly a year, Mountain View Fellowship Church and its community development group in Redmond have successfully operated the Redmond Safe Parking program. It gives people living in a vehicle and are seeking a safe, secure place to park with the goal to transition into permanent housing.
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Beginning next week, the Rimrock Trailhead west of Bend and all trails leading east from the Meadow Day Use Area will be closed on weekdays for public and operator safety while contractors mow and masticate the area, which can cause large debris to fly toward these trails.
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More favorable weather conditions have helped firefighters reach 25% containment of the Cedar Creek Fire, as some crews have returned home or moved on and the firefighting cost has reached $101 million, officials said Thursday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In advance of flu season, Deschutes County Health Services is encouraging residents to schedule annual flu vaccine appointments with health care providers or local pharmacies. Deschutes County Health Services has also scheduled flu vaccine clinics that are intended to help support residents who live in congregate settings (shelters, long-term care facilities,
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ODOT is about to begin a major project to improve traffic and pedestrian safety on U.S. Highway 20 between Bend and Tumalo. On Wednesday evening, the agency held an open house in Tumalo to provide details and answer questions about the two new roundabouts and other elements.
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Wednesday was the last day of the COVID-19 booster vaccination clinic at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, but it will return for two Fridays in October and other weekly clinics are taking place in Bend and La Pine.
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The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office was awarded funding this month from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to expand its Emerging Adult Program.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a highly competitive national recruitment, Deschutes County has hired Janice Garceau as its new Health Services director. Garceau, who will start her new role on Oct. 1, replaces Dr. George Conway, who retired earlier this year. Deputy County Administrator Erik Kropp has been serving as interim Health Services director since
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A pilot killed in the crash of his small plane last Thursday east of Marion Lake, between Mount Jefferson and Three Fingered Jack, has been identified by a family member as Chehalis, Washington resident Wayne Wirt.
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A 45-year-old Redmond man was found fatally shot at a home south of Redmond Sunday morning and the 30-year-old suspect in the killing was found later in the day with a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound, Oregon State Police said.
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The Deschutes County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing Thursday evening to receive testimony on proposed land use regulations related to psilocybin manufacturing and the establishment of psilocybin service centers in the unincorporated county.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is pleased to announce its 2022 Central Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit. The summit will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29th from 8:30 – 1:00 p.m. at Redmond City Hall, located at 411 SW Ninth St. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of September 25 to October 1. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson Ranch Rd (Bend Area) – Installation of recessed pavement markers between MP 4 and Johnson Ranch Road. Traffic Information – Road users should anticipate single lane closures
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ODOT is inviting the public to an open house next Wednesday evening showcasing upcoming improvements along U.S. HIghway 20 from Cooley Road to Tumalo, including two new roundabouts. Construction is set to begin this fall.
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Mowing operations are planned adjacent to a portion of the Storm King Trail, located west of Bend. An additional segment of the trail will be closed for public and operator safety during operations, the Deschutes National Forest said Thursday.
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The Mobile Crisis Assessment Team, or MCAT, has been serving Deschutes County since 2004. It’s a team of six mental health professionals who respond when called by law enforcement and community partners to help people who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
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A raid on a Redmond man’s home Wednesday led to his arrest and the seizure of counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and numerous pieces of stolen mail, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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This week, Sept. 18-24 is known as Banned Books Week across the nation. If you’re an avid reader or not, the week has gained more attention in recent years from the active climate of more books being banned in other states.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover ancient mysteries and archaeological wonders linking us to the past as the Deschutes Public Library explorese “Know Ancient” in October. Learn what makes Oregon’s ancient forests so remarkable and explore the sacred history of psilocybin. Search the night sky with a stargazing event and attend a Death Café. Go spelunking
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