‘A tough year for help’: Deschutes County Fair’s carnival crew is still hiring
The Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo is back this week, but just like many things it may look different this year.
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Campfires, recreational fires where banned in Central Oregon can bring fines up to $500
Campfires and recreational fires are currently banned in the city of Bend and on all federal lands in Central Oregon.
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Deschutes County Fair sees drop in open-class entries, but there’s still time
Arts and crafts, photos, food and much more – the 101 Deschutes County Fair reports a sharp dip in open-class entries, but there’s still time to prepare and submit.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 25-31
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 25-31.
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Forest Road 370 gate at Todd Lake opening for vehicle access to Broken Top Trailhead for the season
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest said it plans Thursday to unlock the gate at Todd Lake to open Forest Service Road 4600-370 to FSR 4601, which provides driving access to popular Three Sisters Wilderness trailheads, including the Broken Top Trailhead.
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office plans National Night Out events in La Pine, Sisters
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will host two National Night Out events, one in La Pine and one in Sisters, on Tuesday, August 3, from 6-8 p.m.
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Two injured Smith Rock hikers rescued by Redmond Fire, DCSO Search and Rescue
Two California women injured while hiking trails at Smith Rock State Park around the same time Tuesday afternoon were assisted by Redmond Fire personnel and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers, officials said Wednesday.
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Arnold Irrigation piping project comment period extended to Friday; upset residents raise objections
Anyone looking to weigh in on the Arnold Irrigation District’s draft plan to pipe more than 13 miles of its main canal now has until this Friday to submit comments.
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Alfalfa-area brush fire damages structures, but crews save home
A brush fire broke out Tuesday afternoon east of Bend in the Alfalfa area, damaging some structures, but was quickly stopped by fire crews before it could reach a nearby home.
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Border shift? La Pine man behind Greater Idaho movement speaks on latest developments
Oregon’s Harney County will vote this November on the “Greater Idaho” proposal of moving the Oregon-Idaho border, as a group called Move Oregon’s Border said Monday it has collected the required number of signatures.
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Power outage hits more than 3,000 in Sunriver area; crews restore service
A widespread power outage hit the Sunriver area early Monday evening, lasting more than an hour for many, Midstate Electric Cooperative reported.
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New wildfire south of Bend lined at 64 acres; China Hat Road reopened
A new wildfire that broke out late Sunday about a mile south of Boyd Cave and nine miles south of Bend has burned an estimated 64 acres, but crews working through the night got an early containment line around it, officials said Monday.
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Crews bring Darlene Fire near La Pine to 61% containment as residents return home
The nearly 700-acre Darlene Fire southeast of La Pine has been brought to 61% containment by the 220 firefighters working on the lines, officials said late Saturday as evacuated residents were able to return home, some to survey the damage left behind. It’s expected to reach full containment Sunday.
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OSP Hwy. 97 traffic stop north of Bend turns up 5 lbs. of meth, pills; Calif. pair arrested
Two California residents were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 97 north of Bend earlier this week turned up more than four pounds of methamphetamine and a pound of suspected fentanyl pills hidden in their car, Oregon State Police reported Friday.
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Deschutes, Jefferson County officials adjust, reduce Grandview Fire evacuation levels, boundaries
The Deschutes and Jefferson county sheriff’s offices on Friday adjusted evacuation levels around the Grandview Fire, in coordination with fire managers.
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Critically injured mountain biker rescued on Swampy Lakes Trail
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the aid Thursday evening of a mountain biker who was seriously injured on the Swampy Lakes Trail southwest of Bend, officials said.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 18-24
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of July 18-24.
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Deschutes Public Library District Board chooses architects for new central library, other projects
The Deschutes Public Library District Board on Wednesday selected the architectural team of The Miller Hull Partnership and Steele Associates to design bond-funded construction projects.
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Deschutes County commissioners OK $2.85 million in American Rescue Plan spending
Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday approved initial American Rescue Plan Act investments for projects that total more than $2.85 million.
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Long day (and night) on South Sister: DCSO Search and Rescue, Air Link assist 3 injured hikers
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue partnered with Air Link for a pair of rescues of three injured hikers on South Sister on Tuesday, making for a very long day – and night — for those involved.
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