Oregon reports 16 more COVID-19 deaths, 2 in C.O.; C. Oregon has 148 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 16 more lives in Oregon, including two Central Oregon residents, raising the state’s death toll to 1,138, along with 1,610…
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C. Oregon farmers struggle to adapt, plan for future amid restaurant closures
Shannon Sbarra owns Volcano Veggies in Bend, which not only grows its own greens, but also works with other local farms to distribute locally grown…
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Deschutes County conducting phone survey on COVID-19 impacts
Beginning this week, Deschutes County Health Services is conducting a voluntary phone survey as part of an ongoing effort to better understand…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for COIC board
Do you have a background in tourism and recreation, business and industry or a field that represents the unemployed or underemployed? The Deschutes…
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Deschutes County SO keeps ‘Shop With a Cop’ going, with changes this year
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has been working throughout this pandemic on a way to continue with Shop with a Cop. And they’ve found a…
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DCSO has 2 COVID-19 cases; concealed handgun license appointments postponed
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that two staff members’ positive COVID-19 cases have prompted a decision to temporarily…
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Mt. Bachelor opening day arrives with snow, sun and pandemic, parking changes
As skiers and snowboarders made their way to Mt. Bachelor on Monday, opening day for pass-holders, they no doubt noticed some changes on the sunny…
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Fugitive crashes stolen car, caught after manhunt, public alert NW of Bend
A fugitive from Warm Springs allegedly stole a car in Jefferson County on Saturday, then crashed it northwest of Bend and fled, prompting a manhunt…
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Despite being in ‘extreme’ risk category, some C.O. restaurants push back
While indoor dining remains closed in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties, three of 25 in the “extreme risk” category due to rising COVID-19…
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Deschutes County says surge in COVID-19 cases is delaying contact tracing efforts
Deschutes County Health Services is responding to a high volume of COVID-19 cases, which hit a record-high 129 cases on Friday. Due to the increase,…
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Deschutes County Public Library trimming operating hours
Open hours will be reduced at all Deschutes Public Library locations beginning Monday. The reduced hours will remain in effect until further notice,…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 6-12
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec.…
Continue Reading New round of COVID-19 relief grants for Deschutes, Jefferson county businesses
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, together with Deschutes and Jefferson counties, are offering another round of grants to Central Oregon…
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Deschutes County seeks public input on revised wildfire protection codes
Deschutes County’s Community Development Department is considering implementing new codes and regulations that would better protect rural…
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Deschutes County Jail inmate taken to hospital after apparent suicide attempt
The Central Oregon Major Incident Team was called in to investigate an apparent suicide attempt Thursday evening at the Deschutes County…
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Alfalfa-area man sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for butane honey oil lab
An Alfalfa-area resident was sentenced to three years in federal prison Thursday for running an illicit Butane Honey Oil (BHO) extraction lab on…
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Central Oregonians rally to help Vietnam veteran in need
Central Oregonians have always rallied to help others in the community, especially during a year in which many of us needed it most. Now, several…
Continue Reading Deschutes County to continue limiting access to most buildings post-‘freeze’
Deschutes County said it will continue to limit access to most county buildings after the statewide “two-week freeze” ended…
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Hummel: ‘Multiple suspects’ under investigation in NE Bend double-homicide
A very active investigation, including serving of 40 search warrants, has identified “multiple suspects” in a mid-August double-homicide in…
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Three elk killed by poachers east of Sisters; OSP seeks tips to solve crime
Poachers killed a bull, a cow and a spike elk east of Sisters on or about Oct. 28, and Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife troopers are looking for…
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