Redmond city councilors give nod to plans for new urban renewal district
The city of Redmond is one big step closer to adding its second active urban renewal district, on the south end of…
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Deschutes commissioners hold off on declaring state of severe drought
Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday discussed, but did not decide upon a declaration of severe drought in the county, following up on area…
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Hwy. 20E reopens after fiery, fatal head-on crash east of Brothers
A fiery head-on crash on U.S. Highway 20E more than 50 miles east of Bend killed at least one person early Wednesday morning and closed the highway…
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FireFree disposal days bring in record amount of yard debris
Deschutes County residents have been busy with defensible space preparation, and their effort shows in the results from this spring’s FireFree…
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Smith Rock neighbors voice concerns, start petition over street parking, safety issues
With travel restrictions easing, Smith Rock State Park, Central Oregon’s world-renowned climbing spot, is again drawing big crowds — and that’s…
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Bend Park & Rec, Redmond reopen playgrounds under new state Phase 2 guidance
The Bend Park and Recreation District announced Tuesday its 40-plus park playgrounds were reopening immediately, after Gov. Kate Brown’s office…
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COVID-19 adds challenges for cleaning C.O. rental units; costs passed on to renters
The need for new supplies and equipment when cleaning rental homes and apartments between tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic means higher costs for…
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Hummel calls for major Oregon criminal justice reforms, outlines own steps
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel on Monday strongly urged Oregon officials and lawmakers to make major police and justice reform…
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Deschutes County Bike, Pedestrian Committee seeks new members
Deschutes County residents who have an interest in cycling and pedestrian issues are encouraged to apply to serve on Deschutes County’s Bicycle and…
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Mtn. biker injured in crash, rescued on trail west of Bend
A Bend man injured in a mountain bike crash on a trail west of town Friday evening was rescued by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and…
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C.O. Comeback: Prineville grad parade; bowlers set to roll
One day before Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties are set to begin Phase 2 reopening, seniors at Crook County High School graduated in style on…
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Newberry Natl. Volcanic Monument campgrounds to open; visitor centers stay closed
The Deschutes National Forest said Friday it will open all campgrounds, except group campgrounds, and all trails within the Newberry National…
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Deschutes, Jefferson counties approved for Phase 2 reopening Saturday
Gov. Kate Brown on Friday approved the Phase 2 reopening plans, effective Saturday, for Deschutes and Jefferson counties, after health officials…
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Gov OK’s Crook County, 25 others for Phase 2; Deschutes, Jefferson ‘under review’
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday approved 26 counties — including Crook, but not Deschutes or Jefferson — to move to Phase 2 of reopening on Friday,…
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Deschutes County Health gets grant for behavioral health clinic expansion
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services has received a $4 million grant to continue activities as a Certified Community Behavioral…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office rolls out safe firearms storage program
The Deschutes County Sheriffs Office launched Wednesday a firearms safe storage program that will allow residents to temporarily, safely store their…
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Red Cross in Bend in need of more African American blood donors
The American Red Cross says it is in need of more African American blood donors to help treat sickle cell disease.…
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DCSO Search and Rescue helps mountain biker injured in fall west of Bend
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the assistance Wednesday of a mountain biker who was injured when he fell of his bike and hit a…
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C.O. law enforcement share info with community about anti-bias training
Amid the nationwide outcry over the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, Central Oregon law enforcement agencies have have…
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Bend activist urges city leaders, police to take action against racial inequality
A Bend man’s goal with the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly is to gather at least 1,000 members over the next month to help share a unified…
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