Gov. Brown: All 15 counties in ‘Extreme Risk’ will return to ‘High Risk’ on Friday
Gov. Kate Brown announced late Tuesday that an improvement in one metric — a slower rise in hospitalized COVID-19 patients — means the 15 counties,…
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Lelack named sole finalist to be next Deschutes County administrator
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday invited the community to meet Nick Lelack, the finalist being considered as Deschutes…
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Public invited to webinar on wildfire preparation, prevention
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Oregon Office of Emergency Management is scheduled to host a wildfire preparedness and prevention panel…
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Prescribed burns planned Tuesday SE of Bend, SW of Crescent, near Paulina
On Tuesday, fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest, with assistance from Bend Fire and Rescue and the Oregon Department of Forestry,…
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DCSO Search and Rescue K-9 team finds missing Wash. man near Tumalo Lake
A Washington state man who went for a walk around Tumalo Lake Saturday evening and failed to return was found early Sunday by a Deschutes County…
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4 teens injured in pickup rollover crash on USFS road south of Bend
Four teens were injured, at least one seriously, Friday evening when the pickup truck in which they were riding – two in the truck bed — left a…
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‘Let’s let people swim’: Juniper Swim & Fitness Center pulls pool roof early amid ‘Extreme Risk’
As Deschutes County moved back into the extreme risk category for COVID-19, new guidelines are set for indoor recreation facilities. The Juniper Swim…
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Deschutes River Conservancy awarded $2.6 million for piping, on-farm water efficiency projects
The Deschutes River Conservancy said Friday it will be awarded $2.6 million in federal funds to implement water conservation projects within the…
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Deschutes County offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments Saturday at Redmond clinic
For the first time, walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments are being offered Saturday between noon and 2 p.m. at the Mass Vaccination Clinic at the…
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Redesign of small county park in downtown Bend will add parking
Deschutes County commissioners recently voted 2-1 to spend $2.5 million to redesign Worrell Park along Wall Street, removing a hill and adding nearly…
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Drought fueling potential for above-average C.O. fire season
After last year’s devastating wildfires, Oregon officials are again bracing for an above-average fire…
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Fire damages south county log home after combustibles moved near gas fireplace
A fire that damaged a log home north of La Pine Tuesday evening apparently was sparked by furniture and other combustible items that were moved next…
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Initiative filed to make Deschutes County commissioner seats non-partisan
An initiative filed with the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office would ask voters to decide whether county commissioner seats should become…
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‘We’re all in this together’: Rising COVID-19 cases in community affect Bend-La Pine Schools
Schools have adapted to the pandemic and created a system that officials say has worked for safe learning. However, Deschutes County is moving into…
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Return to ‘Extreme Risk’ brings back outdoor dining only, gym limits; C.O. businesses upset
John Hicks has more reason to go to the gym than…
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CenturyLink outage affects 911 in Sisters, Black Butte Ranch areas
CenturyLink has reported a service outage that is affecting residents in the Sisters and Black Butte Ranch…
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66-acre prescribed burn planned Wednesday in Shevlin Park
Fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest, in coordination with the Bend Park and Recreation District, plan to conduct prescribed fire…
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Deschutes County begins Transportation System Plan update, seeks feedback
Deschutes County is beginning the process of updating its Transportation System Plan and is requesting feedback from residents about current and…
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7 cases of stolen fishing gear in 2 weeks at Central Oregon campgrounds
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s office says 7 cases of stolen fishing gear have been reported in the past two…
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Housing proposal at River’s Edge Golf Course in Bend upsets some residents
One half of River’s Edge golf course, could soon go from holes to houses.…
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