Deschutes Library Board chooses two architectural firms for new Central Library
The Miller Hull and Steele firms get the nod to design the multi-million-dollar building. Library branches also are slated to get extensive remodeling.
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Pendleton man gets probation, 3-year fishing ban for poaching Metolius River bull trout
A Pendleton man was sentenced Wednesday to three years’ federal probation, a $1,000 fine, 40 hours of community service and a three-year fishing ban after illegally taking bull trout from the Metolius River in the Deschutes National Forest, federal prosecutors said.
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Firefighters from across state help battle nearly 6,000-acre Grandview Fire, now 10% contained
A growing army of nearly 700 firefighters has the nearly 6,000-acre Grandview Fire northeast of Sisters 10 percent contained, Wednesday morning’s update stated.
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Bend BottleDrop location reports record recyclables intake, causing overflow
The Bend BottleDrop is currently getting a higher than average volume of recyclables. In fact, it’s a record level.
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NE Bend illegal fireworks ‘show’ sparks anger from some neighbors, cheers from others
In the midst of an active wildfire season, and with a state of emergency still in place through the end of August, illegal fireworks were shot off from the front parking lot of Mountain View High School in northeast Bend late Monday night.
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C.O market owner backing ballot measure that would let grocery stores sell hard liquor
The owner of three Central Oregon grocery stores is part of a group proposing two ballot measures that would allow hard liquor sales in markets, the third such attempt to do so.
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Forest Service investigators: La Pine’s Newberry Fire ignited after firewood cutting
A 54-acre wildfire that prompted a Level 1 evacuation alert for residents on the east side of La Pine was sparked by fuels igniting after firewood cutting, officials said late Monday.
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Windows smashed, credit cards stolen from cars parked at Lava Island Falls
A beautiful day by the Deschutes River ended in broken glass and frustration after two cars parked at Lava Island Falls were broken into.
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Bend-La Pine Schools, short of bus drivers, hosting test drive, hiring events
Bend-La Pine Schools is giving you the chance to try before you apply… to be a school bus driver.
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Dennison named interim Deschutes County clerk
Deschutes County commissioners have appointed Steve Dennison as interim county clerk, effective July 31.
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‘Very bad news’: Wickiup Reservoir hits record-low level for this early in summer
In the 75-year history of the Wickiup Reservoir, water levels have never been this low so early in the summer.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 11-17
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of July 11-17.
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DCSO Search and Rescue comes to the aid of injured Green Lakes Trail hiker, 74
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the assistance Thursday of a 74-year-old Bend man who was injured while hiking near the Green Lakes Trailhead west of Bend.
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Repairs completed to NE Bend fiber line downed by truck after day-long internet outage hits 22,000
Up to 22,000 people from Bend to Sunriver and La Pine and in La Center, Washington lost internet service late Wednesday afternoon, and many didn’t get it back until repairs were completed more than 24 hours later.
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Commute Options launches new vanpool program; subsidy offered for new riders
A new vanpool program is available for commuters across Deschutes County.
It’s meant for five or more workers who share a similar commute and schedule.
Deschutes County seeks applicants for Dog Control Board of Supervisors
Deschutes County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the Dog Control Board of Supervisors.
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Spike strips, pursuit maneuver, DCSO K-9’s bite lead to Bend man’s arrest in pickup theft
It took spike strips, a pursuit-intervention maneuver and the bite of a Deschutes County sheriff’s K-9 to stop and arrest a 27-year-old Bend man who led deputies on a pursuit in a stolen pickup truck in Tumalo early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
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Teens learn leadership skills at Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Junior Counselor Program
Some Central Oregon teenagers are getting a head start on how to handle adult responsibilities
Continue Reading Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 4-10
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 4-10.
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for County College program
Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents for its 2021 County College program. County College gives members of the community the opportunity to learn more about your County services and programs.
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