BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March 27-April 2. US 20: Ward-Hamby Road Intersection Project (Bend Area) – Ward Road is closed between US 20 and Bear Creek Road. Hamby Road also remains closed between US 20 and Neff Road as part of the ODOT US 20 Ward/Hamby
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Whether you like (or love) what growth has meant to a place like Central Oregon, despise it or realize it’s had its share of good and bad impacts, new U.S. Census Bureau population estimates released Thursday show the High Desert kept on growing through the first year-plus of pandemic impacts – like it or not.
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers responded Wednesday afternoon to help a Nevada woman who suffered a broken arm while mountain biking on Kent’s Trail, west of Bend, deputies said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Calling all doodlers, painters, digital artists and photographers! Deschutes Public Library is holding an art design contest for our printed bi-monthly events guide. Show your creative side for the chance to have your original artwork or design featured. “Central Oregon attracts a wide range of creative talent and shares a strong
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Historic Landmarks Commission is starting a strategic planning process for its next five-year plan. The planning process will allow staff and the commission to coordinate with partners, the State, historic landmark property owners, stakeholders, and the public to prioritize historic preservation programs. Residents can participate by taking an online
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After repairing the damaged Skyliner chairlift this summer, in time for next season, Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday it will be completely replacing the lift for the 2023-24 season with a faster, higher-capacity chairlift.
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If conditions are favorable, fire management specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District will conduct prescribed fire operations over the next three days, east of Bend and five miles west of Pine Mountain, adjacent to the junction of Forest Service Roads 18 and 25 and near the Road 25 OHV Staging Area.
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A Prineville man allegedly carjacked a Lincoln Navigator during a test drive on the Powell Butte Highway east of Bend Sunday afternoon, fled pursuing police, hit two spike strips, got out and tried to run but was caught by Deschutes County sheriff’s K-9 Rico, deputies said.
Continue Reading Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March 20-26:
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A Ponderosa pine was lodged against another large tree and leaning over a trail near the Metolius River, and authorities decided the only safe way to take it down was to blast it.
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Deschutes Public Library proudly announced Wednesday the 19th annual celebration of “A Novel Idea…Read Together” with the return of dynamic programs and two opportunities to attend the main author events.
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The Redmond School District is pleased to announce it has selected Sam Platt as the next principal of Tumalo Community School.
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is again hosting free community shred events and drug disposal at four locations around the county this year.
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On March 9, the three-year union contract between the Deschutes County Sheriff Employee’s Association (DCSEA) and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was approved by the majority of the Deschutes County Commissioners. The contract was ratified by the DCSEA on Monday.
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday released the name of a snowmobiler from Texas who suffered fatal injuries late Sunday afternoon when he crashed into a tree near about a mile southeast of Wanoga Sno-Park, west of Bend.
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After nearly 20 years of proposals and appeals, the back-and-forth fight regarding a planned destination resort west of Redmond continues. Thornburgh Resort near Eagle Crest is a long-debated topic among Central Oregonians.
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Deschutes County commissioners traveled to Sisters Wednesday evening for a joint meeting on several topics, including plans to create a new office to coordinate efforts to combat homelessness by the county and all four cities.
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Beginning Thursday, some trails and roads on the Deschutes National Forest will be closed for the safety of forest users and timber operators while timber harvesting and forest restoration work continues in an area west of Bend, the U.S. Forest Service said Wednesday.
Continue Reading Deschutes County residents are invited to provide input on the Deschutes County Community Development Department’s Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23 at an upcoming public hearing.
Continue Reading Here is the Deschutes County road construction report for the week of March 7-13.
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