Deschutes County road construction update: Nov. 7-13
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov.…
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Deevy Holcomb named new Deschutes County Community Justice Dept. director
Deschutes County has hired Deevy Holcomb to serve as its new Community Justice Department…
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One Class at a Time: North Star Elementary teacher honored for viral P.E. curriculum
In our latest One Class at a Time honor, NewsChannel 21 and our partners at Mid Oregon Credit Union presented $500 to Ms. Jenny White, a physical…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warns of new wave of scam calls demanding money to ‘avoid arrest’
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office received at least five reports Thursday of scam calls from someone claiming to be with the agency and demanding…
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Deschutes Library Board picks Bend’s Kirby Nagelhout to build new Central Library, update Redmond
The Deschutes Public Library District Board last Friday selected Bend-based Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company as the construction manager/general…
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Oregon law enforcement can’t release most mugshots after Jan. 1; C.O. sheriff’s offices weigh in
When someone is arrested and brought into the Deschutes County Jail for booking, the Sheriff’s Office takes their picture and information. All of the…
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Long-debated Thornburgh Resort near Redmond faces another public hearing as appeals continue
The Thornburgh resort has another public hearing tomorrow regarding the destination resort’s proposed 80 overnight lodging…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, Deschutes County announce free COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5-11
Thanks to efforts and coordination by Bend-La Pine Schools’ leadership and local health care providers, dozens of free COVID-19 vaccination…
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Greener lights due for Redmond? Councilors OK next steps toward LED streetlights
Much of the city of Redmond could soon get a better look at the starry nighttime skies, as city councilors decided Tuesday evening to move forward…
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Deschutes County receives renewed federal grant to continue effort targeting illegal marijuana grows
Law enforcement agencies have gotten another federal grant to fund a program targeting the illegal marijuana industry in Central Oregon. It’s a…
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Bend fugitive flees detectives, found in 2nd car and arrested; drugs, gun seized
A Bend man wanted on two warrants and believed to be returning to Deschutes County with drugs was arrested after a brief pursuit on Highway 97 and a…
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Terrebonne tow truck stolen; Deschutes County SO seeks tips from public
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding a tow truck stolen from the parking lot of Abbas Towing of Terrebonne a…
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ODOT to add 2 roundabouts, bike/pedestrian underpass to Highway 20 at Tumalo
Two long-awaited roundabouts and a bike/pedestrian underpass will be built on busy U.S. Highway 20 at Tumalo, starting next…
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One of ‘Redmond 5’ teens convicted in 2001 Barbara Thomas killing out of prison; others may follow
One of five Redmond teens convicted in the brutal killing of Barbara Thomas at her home on the Old Bend-Redmond Highway 20 years ago has been quietly…
Continue Reading C.O. police agencies join in nationwide domestic violence sweep amid sharp rise in local calls
Several Central Oregon law enforcement agencies took part this week in a national domestic violence sweep and reported making five arrests as they…
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Hunnell Road improvements could be ‘win-win’ for county, residents if safety concerns addressed
Deschutes County is planning to repave, widen and extend Hunnell Road between Cooley Road and Tumalo Road on the north end of Bend, but not everyone…
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Deschutes County weekly road construction update: Oct. 31-Nov. 6
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Oct. 31 to Nov.…
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Deschutes County, Bend leaders agree to proceed with joint ‘homeless office’ partnership
Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors met Thursday afternoon and made progress on coordinating their efforts at tackling the…
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Jamie McLeod-Skinner challenging fellow Democrat Rep. Kurt Schrader in redrawn District 5
Terrebonne Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner announced Thursday she has launched her 2022 campaign for Oregon’s dramatically redrawn Fifth…
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ODOT to fully close Old McKenzie Pass Highway on Monday
With snow in the Oregon Cascades upon us, maintenance managers with the Oregon Department of Transportation have made the decision to close the…
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