Nick Lelack named new Deschutes County administrator
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to name Nick Lelack as the county’s next administrator. Lelack, who…
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Three Bend teens seriously injured in early-AM crash on Skyliners Road
Three Bend 16-year-olds were seriously injured in a rollover crash early Thursday morning on Skyliners Road west of Bend, Deschutes County…
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Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is ‘Back in the Saddle’ this summer after 2020 cancellation
The Deschutes County Fair & Expo said Thursday it is excited to announce the return of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, with a logical…
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ODOT hosting virtual events for public input on future of Hwy. 97-Baker Road interchange
As Central Oregon keeps growing, adding traffic to Highway 97 throughout the region, the Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking public input…
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Deschutes County commissioners to ask Gov. Brown for drought status declaration
On Wednesday, the Deschutes County Commissioners moved closer to officially declaring a state of emergency for the ongoing drought in Central…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley holds Deschutes County virtual town hall
Sen. Jeff Merkley held a virtual town hall Tuesday, answering questions from Deschutes County…
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Hummel, Oregon lawmakers endorse criminal justice, police reform bill to reduce racial disparities
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel joined several state legislators Tuesday in expressing their support for a criminal justice and police…
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Tumalo Irrigation District boosts reward to find vandals who drilled holes in pipeline
Two months after the Tumalo Irrigation District discovered several holes drilled in its new pipeline, the organization has more than doubled its…
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Cascade Lakes Highway set to open for season Wednesday morning
Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the Cascade Lakes Highway will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Deschutes County officials…
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Tumalo landowners sue irrigation district in bid to block piping project
A group of Tumalo landowners suing the Tumalo Irrigation District has created a “Stop the Pipe” website as part of their attempt to garner public…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of May 23-29
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May…
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Deschutes County offers COVID-19 relief funds to businesses hurt by recent one-week move to Extreme Risk
Deschutes County has $1.3 million in relief funds available for eligible businesses that were directly impacted by the county’s April 30 move to…
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Deschutes County enters ‘Lower Risk’ Covid-19 rules Friday; residents, businesses react
Starting Friday, many businesses in Deschutes County will be able to operate at a higher capacity as the county moves from “High Risk” to “Lower…
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Full statement by Cloverdale Fire Chief Thad Olsen on levy defeat
Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection Chief Thad Olsen spoke with NewsChannel 21 on Tuesday’s voter defeat of a five-year levy to improve…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 7 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 in Deschutes County; 394 new cases
There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, two in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 2,601, the Oregon Health…
Continue ReadingDouglass-led slate win Bend-La Pine School Board races; Sisters school levy passes, other requests fail
Bend-La Pine School Board Chair Carrie McPherson Douglas and three political newcomers, backed by Deschutes County Democratic Party leaders, handily…
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Deschutes County transfer stations to host FireFree yard debris disposal events
Starting this Saturday, residents will be able to dispose of yard debris at one of three transfer stations across Deschutes County for free during…
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Deschutes, 4 other Oregon counties hit 65% vaccine goal, move to ‘Lower Risk’ on Friday
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday afternoon that Benton, Deschutes, Hood River, Lincoln, and Washington counties are leading the state in…
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Merkley to hold remote town hall for Deschutes County residents
Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office has announced the senator will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Deschutes County on Tuesday, May…
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Arnold Irrigation District hopes to fill sinkhole, restore service by Friday
On Monday afternoon, Duane Schiedler was hard at…
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