Deschutes County accepting applications for Arts & Culture grants
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners’ application process for its Arts & Culture grants program is now open.
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Ember from chimney sparks roof fire at Boonesborough home
An ember escaped from the chimney and ignited a roof fire Friday evening at a home in the Boonesborough neighborhood north of Bend, but firefighters stopped it quickly, limiting damage to about $3,000, an official said.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Oct. 10-16
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Oct. 10-16.
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Anonymous donor’s $10K funds cleanup of China Hat Road area; 18K pounds of trash removed
Earlier this summer, an anonymous local donor reached out to Discover Your Forest to organize a cleanup effort in the China Hat Road area of the Deschutes National Forest south of Bend. The impressive results were announced on Friday.
Continue Reading Debris burning opens in some areas outside of Bend
As of Friday, debris burning is now open in areas outside of the Bend city limits that are served by Bend Fire & Rescue and Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District #2. Debris burning inside of the city limits of Bend is permanently banned by city ordinance.
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Deschutes County to reduce speed limits on local roads in Deschutes River Woods
In the coming weeks, the Deschutes County Road Department will be modifying speed limits on many paved local roads in Deschutes River Woods from 35 mph to 25 mph.
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Gutowsky named new Deschutes County Community Development director
Deschutes County has named Peter Gutowsky to serve as its new Community Development Department director.
Continue ReadingOregon court ruling could eliminate death penalty for many; Randy Guzek prosecutor outraged
The Oregon Supreme Court struck down the death sentence of an inmate in a ruling Thursday that found lawmakers had fundamentally altered “prevailing societal standards” for executions with a 2019 law change. The potential impact of voiding most if not all Oregon death penalties outraged the former Deschutes County prosecutor who convinced juries to sentence Terrebonne double-murderer Randy Lee Guzek to death four times.
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Authorities identify Bend kayaker who disappeared, apparently drowned on Deschutes River
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released the name of a 28-year-old Bend man who disappeared and apparently drowned on Saturday evening while kayaking on the Deschutes River in the area of Lava Island, prompting an extensive, continued search.
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Stubborn fire damages home north of Sisters
A fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon at a home north of Sisters proved stubborn to extinguish, keeping firefighters on the scene for several hours.
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Prescribed burn planned Wednesday north of Fort Rock
If conditions remain favorable, fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct a prescribed burn Wednesday on 375 acres of national forest land located about 12 miles north of the Fort Rock community.
Continue Reading Proposal to make Deschutes County commissioner seats non-partisan aims for May ballot
An initiative petition to ask voters whether Deschutes County commissioner seats should become non-partisan has been circulating since May, and it appears the vote won’t happen any sooner than next May.
Continue Reading Deschutes County seeks Big Chainring Award nominees
Do you know someone who helps enhance Deschutes County communities by improving bicycling and walking conditions or by encouraging people to commute by walking or riding their bike?
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Cyclist injured in Kent’s Trail bike crash prompts rescue effort
A California woman was injured in a bike crash on a trail southwest of Bend Saturday afternoon, prompting a rescue effort, officials said.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Oct. 3-9
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Oct. 3-9.
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Beaverton woman dies after fall into Tumalo Creek, despite life-saving efforts
A Beaverton woman died after falling off a 15-foot embankment into Tumalo Creek Wednesday afternoon, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Thursday.
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Bend-area recreational fire ban to be lifted Friday; Bend Fire launches new burn info app
All recreational fires within Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 will open at sunrise on Friday morning, officials said Thursday. Debris burning remains closed until further notice.
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Deschutes County SO emergency alerts get an upgrade
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office now can be more specific about emergencies, and those who sign up for alerts can be more specific about whether more help is needed.
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The Wall that Heals arrives in La Pine to warm, flag-waving welcome, stirring procession
After a long, 2 1/2-year community effort by many across Central Oregon, The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica and Mobile Education Center, has arrived at its new, temporary home in La Pine and will be open to the public Wednesday for the next several days.
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Redistricting changes in Deschutes County disappoint Republican officials; challenges loom
Oregon’s new congressional and legislative district boundaries are set, having been approved in party-line votes by lawmakers, and upset Republicans are preparing to challenge them — in court, if need be.
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