Arrest made in shooting at homeless camp south of Bend
A 57-year-old man was arrested on charges he shot his 21-year-old son during a dispute Friday morning at a trailer in a homeless camp off China Hat…
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Lake County petition effort begins on proposal to become part of ‘Greater Idaho’
Lake County has joined other Eastern Oregon counties where petitions are being circulated to put a measure on the next ballot that would direct…
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Injured La Pine snowmobiler rescued after crash near Paulina Lake
A La Pine man was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when he lost control of his snowmobile and crashed into a tree near Paulina Lake east of La…
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‘It’s wonderful’: C.O. Veterans Ranch-grown lettuce a restaurant hit
At the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch north of Bend, vets have been using horticulture for the past few months, as a way of healing.…
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Sisters man killed when SUV crashes into power pole on Hwy. 20 west of Bend
A 35-year-old Sisters man was killed Saturday afternoon when his SUV left U.S. Highway 20 between Bend and Sisters and struck a power pole, Oregon…
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Deschutes County road construction report: Week of Dec. 13-19
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction report for the week of Dec.…
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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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