Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 20-26
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of June…
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South Deschutes County residents urged to apply for open Planning Commission seat
South Deschutes County residents are invited to apply for an open seat on the Deschutes County Planning…
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Deschutes County convening expert panel to review hemp industry
The Deschutes County Planning Commission is convening an expert panel next week to discuss Deschutes County’s hemp industry. Commissioners asked…
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Ontario man killed in SUV-semi head-on crash on Highway 20E near Hampton
An Ontario man was killed Wednesday night when his SUV crossed the center line of Highway 20E west of Hampton and collided head-on with a semi-truck,…
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Bend couple arrested on drug charges; raids on home, warehouse find psilocybin, marijuana grow
Drug agents arrested a northeast Bend couple and conducted a pair of raids Wednesday on their home and large commercial warehouse in the Spring River…
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Deschutes County may get marijuana tax revenue under bill passed by Oregon House
Deschutes County could once again become eligible to receive marijuana tax revenue under a bill passed Tuesday by the Oregon House.…
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Central Oregonians who seek to help seniors mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was created to help the public flag abusive behavior toward seniors and watch for signs elders may be getting taken…
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41 jumps: Bend man breaks Oregon single-day skydiving record at Madras Airport
Rain and wind (and a bird) at the Madras Airport were not enough to slow down Dan Horne en route to setting a single-day state skydiving…
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Rain prompts cancellation of burn south of Sisters for new firefighter training
Tuesday’s rainfall prompts cancellation of live-fire training for new firefighters south of…
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Second phase of Paulina Creek restoration project begins
The second phase of a restoration project on Paulina Creek is getting…
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New Sisters, La Pine locations join Deschutes County walk-in vaccination sites
Walk-in COVID vaccine clinics are being offered at many locations throughout Deschutes County this week, with new locations in Sisters and La Pine.…
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Local non-profit hosts bed-building event for kids in need
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is an organization geared toward making sure every child has a bed to sleep in. Volunteers gathered in Bend Saturday to build…
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Long-time Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship is retiring
After nearly two decades overseeing elections and various other duties, County Clerk Nancy Blankenship said Friday she’s stepping down and…
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City of Bend, Deschutes County may jointly fund effort to find, open managed campsite for homeless
The city of Bend and Deschutes County are in talks to possibly jointly fund a managed campsite for the area’s…
Continue Reading Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 13-19
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of June…
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Deschutes Public Library’s planned Central Library site faces criticism, hurdles
While 53% of participating Deschutes County voters last fall approved a bond measure that would construct a “world-class” Central Library just north…
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Deschutes County Fair Free Summer Concert Series announced: Nelly, Reckless Kelly, Chris Janson, Skillet
In 2020, the music stopped — but what better way to launch the 2021 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo FREE Concert Series than with some of the biggest…
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Deschutes Bike-Pedestrian Committee seeks new members
Deschutes County residents who have an interest in cycling and pedestrian issues are encouraged to apply to serve on Deschutes County’s Bicycle and…
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ODOT considers alternatives for US Highway 97-Baker Road interchange
he future of the U.S Highway. 97/Baker Road Interchange south of Bend was the focus of Wednesday evening’s online open house, hosted by the Oregon…
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Deschutes Historical Museum updates walk-and-learn history app
Experience the history of Deschutes County at your own pace through “Historic Deschutes,” a newly updated app released by the Deschutes…
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