Pfizer booster dose vaccinations now available across Central Oregon
Pfizer booster dose vaccinations are now available for eligible individuals at many locations across Central Oregon, health officials said Tuesday.
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Nearly 800 signed up for Deschutes County alert system will get notice to log in, update their info
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a message at 9 a.m. Wednesday to about 775 people signed up for Deschutes Alerts who have also indicated they have additional needs during emergencies.
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Injured Middle Sister hiker rescued in air/ground operation
A Portland man injured while hiking on Middle Sister on Sunday afternoon was rescued in a ground and air operation that involved Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers and an AirLink helicopter crew.
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue aids fallen, injured hiker near No Name Lake
A Bend woman hiking Saturday near No Name Lake and Broken Top in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area fell and was injured, prompting a rescue effort by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue.
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Deschutes County road report: Week of Sept. 26-Oct. 2
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road project report for the week of Sept. 26 to Oct. 2.
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Saddle scam: Bend shipping store manager warns about latest scammer tactics
Most people know the classic signs of a scammer by now: Robo-calls regarding people’s car insurance and requests for a wire transfer or a gift card, for example. However, in some cases, scams are not so easy to recognize anymore. A shipping store manager in Bend has seen that firsthand.
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Smith Rock Ranch marks 20 years, selling online tickets only, announces corn maze theme
The Smith Rock Ranch is ready for its 20th fun season of pumpkin-hunting, a corn maze and more, despite the challenges of the past year.
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Oregon Health Authority investigates Deschutes County Jail COVID-19 outbreak
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports 13 jail inmates and four staff have tested positive for COVID-19, but the Oregon Health Authority listed 29 cases in its weekly outbreak report, apparently including members of staff households.
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Tatom launches bid for Deschutes County Commission, says DeBone ‘blew it’ on COVID-19
Oliver Tatom announced Thursday his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Position 1, the seat currently held by Republican Tony DeBone, whom he said “blew it” on efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bend nonprofit REACH seeking donations to help area’s homeless
REACH, short for Relationship, Empowerment, Action, Compassion and Heart, is a Bend organization dedicated to serving the homeless throughout Deschutes County, and could use your help.
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Metolius River habitat restoration work set to resume, to aid Chinook salmon, other wildlife
Beginning Thursday, the Deschutes National Forest will be adding more large logs and downed trees into the Metolius River to restore fish habitat, the latest phase of a project that stretches back over a decade.
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Central Oregon jobs report: Hiring moves higher in August, unemployment rates decline
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s employment situation improved in August, with hiring exceeding normal seasonal expectation by a modest amount, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday.
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Mt. Bachelor’s first snowfall of season ‘a bit more than expected,’ brings operational challenges
After this weekend’s rainfall, Central Oregon woke up to some beautiful snow on the cascades.
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Deschutes County buys 2 Redmond buildings for $2.45 million to serve as services hub
With Deschutes County’s population still growing, the need for local and reliable health services grows as well.
Continue ReadingDeschutes County Search and Rescue assists hikers near Sisters after cold, wet storm moves in
A Bend man and woman who went hiking and camped in the Camp Lake area near Sisters used a GPS emergency alert system to call for help Saturday after a storm moved in, bringing near-freezing temperatures and a mix of rain and snow, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Crooked River Grassland proposes ‘danger tree’ removal in area hit by nearly 6,000-acre Grandview Fire
The Crooked River National Grassland has proposed to fell and remove roadside “danger trees” on about eight miles of roads in the area of the Grandview Fire that burned nearly 6,000 acres in July, 10 miles northeast of Sisters.
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The first first responders need help: Deschutes 911 seeks to hire more dispatchers
“911 — what is the address of your emergency?” a Deschutes County dispatcher asked Friday — a famous line we recognize and rely on, 24/7. The trustworthy ring and assurance that help will soon be on the way.
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Oregon reports 22 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Deschutes County’s 100th; 2,099 new cases
There are 22 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including the 100th death of a Deschutes County resident, raising the state’s death toll to 3,569, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday.
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‘The most desperate act’: Bend therapist knows the family pain of suicide, seeks to help others
September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and suicide is one of the leading causes of preventable death in Oregon.
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Deschutes County COVID-19 vaccination clinics report more people are showing up for shots
Deschutes County’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics are seeing an increase in people wanting the shot, largely due to the mandates but for other reasons as well.
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