After years of legal and political wrangling over regulating marijuana production in rural areas of Deschutes County, commissioners frustrated by a lack of specifics so far in state rules governing voter-approved psilocybin plan a public hearing next month — and a possible fall countywide opt-out vote.
Continue ReadingThere are 15 active homicide cases on Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel’s desk, dating back to 2019. Close to 10 of them, he said, are vehicular homicides.
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The latest round of wet storms in a cool, rainy late spring was sending rivers and creeks rising Saturday across the Northwest and on the High Desert, where Tumalo Creek and the Deschutes River near Bend were running high, swift and muddy.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of June 12-18. Chip Seal (Bend Area) – Deschutes County crews will be chip sealing the following roads (weather permitting): Stevens Road (Deschutes County section only)Ward RoadSE 27th Street (Deschutes County section only)Skyliners Road (West end) Road users should anticipate single lane closures
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On Monday, Deschutes County commissioners will review and discuss proposed criteria to help evaluate potential locations for the county’s new solid waste management facility. At this early stage, there is not a list of potential sites under consideration, officials said Friday.
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A baby North American river otter, estimated to be about 8 weeks old, was found in bad shape at a south Deschutes County golf course and is now recovering in the care of the High Desert Museum, officials said Thursday.
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Searchers recovered a man’s body from the Crooked River at the Ogden Wayside north of Terrebonne on Monday that matches the description of a 36-year-old Bend-area man last seen when he was dropped off in the area six days earlier, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Two people escaped injury when their small plane veered off the runway and crashed Wednesday evening at the Sunriver Airport, authorities said.
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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 $825,000. All the fascinating rock sculptures are included — as well as the 25 peacocks.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents for its 2022 County College program. County College gives members of the community the opportunity to learn more about County services and programs. Participants will get a unique look at how Deschutes County functions by hearing from staff in various departments, participating in group
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested residents with banking industry experience to serve on the Facility Project Review Committee. The committee provides recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on pending and upcoming County building and facility projects, as requested by the Board. The seven member committee includes members with
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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 other charges in the killing earlier this week of a 55-year-old Cloverdale woman on her property, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of June 5-11. Chip Seal (Bend Area) – Deschutes County crews will be chip sealing the following roads (weather permitting): Arnold Market RoadWard RoadBilledeau RoadLarsen Road Road users should anticipate single lane closures facilitated by flaggers and delays of up to
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies requested the public’s help Wednesday night in finding a missing Bend-area man last seen at midday Tuesday. Jason R. Smith, 36, was reported missing Wednesday morning, Sgt. Nathan Garibay said. He was last believed to be at Peter Skene Ogden Wayside (the “High Bridge” over the Crooked
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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 the most successful fairs in its history, the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo has a star-studded entertainment lineup planned for your 2022 visit. Country sensation Chase Rice
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The Deschutes County Commission has approved $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support Saving Grace and the Redmond Senior Center, the county announced Wednesday.
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At the beginning of May, a team of seven certified jail manager-inspectors reviewed each aspect of jail operations and found the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail was in full compliance with each standard, the agency said Wednesday.
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Explore your world this summer—and beyond—with free passes to local museums and attractions available through Deschutes Public Library.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services-Suicide Prevention Program, Lines for Life, Oregon Health Authority and Dougy Center would like to invite the public to an upcoming free and virtual webinar titled, “Supporting Children and Teens who are Grieving.” This hour-long webinar is this Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. It’s intended for families,
Continue Reading 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 crews will be chip sealing the following roads (weather permitting): Dodds RoadGribbling RoadGroff RoadWard RoadBilledeau RoadLarsen Road Road users should anticipate single lane closures facilitated by flaggers and delays of up
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