Deschutes County seeks two Budget Committee members
Deschutes County is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Deschutes County Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through…
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Still searching for answers: Five ‘cold cases’ being investigated in Deschutes County
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is hoping for more advances in technology and help from the public to solve five open “cold cases” in…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Feb. 7-13
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Feb.…
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Bend snow biker hits tree, injured near Kwohl Butte, prompting rescue effort
A Bend man was injured Saturday afternoon when his snow bike struck a tree near Kwohl Butte, south of Mt. Bachelor, and a satellite GPS monitoring…
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Deschutes County distributes $1.2 million in ARPA funds for Redmond shelter village, COVID-19 response
Deschutes County commissioners have approved additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments for projects that total $1.2 million, the county…
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Hummel clears DCSO deputy in fatal crash near Alfalfa after attempted traffic stop, pursuit
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said Thursday his investigation found no misconduct by a sheriff’s deputy who pursued a suspected…
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DCSO deputy on leave after Bend woman fleeing stop, pursuit killed in rollover crash near Alfalfa
A Bend woman, apparently fleeing an attempted traffic stop for possibly impaired driving by a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy, prompting a…
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Merkley to hold remote town hall next week for Deschutes County residents
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Deschutes County next Wednesday, Feb.…
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Deschutes County Farm Bureau offers college, FFA scholarships
The Deschutes County Farm Bureau will award students $10,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year through a few different…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office buys 32 vehicles, sees benefits in each patrol deputy having their own
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is spending more than $1.1 million this fiscal year to buy 32 vehicles and about $670,000 to prep and equip…
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Deschutes County is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Deschutes County Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through…
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Phil’s Trail system temporary trail closure expanding to finish logging, mastication
 Beginning Tuesday, the Deschutes National Forest will expand a temporary trail closure within the Phil’s Trail system, west of Bend, the…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Jan. 31-Feb. 6
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Jan. 31-Feb.…
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Bend snowmobiler hits downed tree, seriously injured, prompting rescue effort
A Bend snowmobiler struck a downed tree and was seriously injured near Sparks Lake Sunday afternoon, prompting a call for help, a rescue effort and…
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Deschutes County, Bend leaders review draft strategic plan to address houselessness
County and city leaders met Friday to go over a draft strategic plan for ending houselessness by 2023. You can review the 21-page document here:…
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DCSO posts video of Sheriff Nelson’s recent talk to People’s Rights group
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has posted a 1-hour, 22-minute video of Sheriff Shane Nelson’s talk with the People’s…
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Reschke files to run for re-election in newly redrawn House District 55
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Rep. E. Werner Reschke, R-Klamath Falls, filed Friday with the secretary of state’s office to run as a…
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Feds award $1.37 million grant toward new Deschutes River Basin water bank project
 The Bureau of Reclamation announced Friday its initial 2022 selection of 13 projects for $20.5 million in grants to build long-term drought…
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Deschutes County commissioners plan Monday hearing on added residential recycling
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday afternoon to consider added residential recycling collection…
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Deschutes County appoints Erik Kropp as interim Health Services director
Deschutes County has appointed Deputy County Administrator Erik Kropp as Interim Health Services Director following Dr. George Conway’s assignment…
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