Sunriver-area residents cleaning up after intense storm topples many trees
The super-cell thunderstorm that hit over the weekend toppled many trees, some that damaged homes and communities all across the High Desert.…
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Deschutes National Forest set to reopen campgrounds, in phases
The Deschutes National Forest said Monday it will begin the first phase of opening campgrounds this Friday. Other campgrounds will open through two…
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OSU bringing COVID-19 testing to Bend neighborhoods this weekend
Starting Saturday, Oregon State University is bringing COVID-19 testing to Bend, in a door-to-door project similar to one taking place in…
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Former Deschutes deputy DA says she’s suing over ‘toxic’ race, sex discrimination
A former Deschutes County deputy district attorney has filed notice she plans to sue the county, alleging race and sex discrimination and a “toxic…
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Sisemore Road bridge rehab project begins next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Work will begin Monday on the Sisemore Road bridge rehabilitation project, near Tumalo Reservoir. The project will include…
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Two fire warning shots in S. County dispute; suspect accused of punching K-9
Reports of about 10 shots fired during a domestic dispute brought numerous police to a neighborhood north of La Pine Thursday night and led to the…
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More details out after DCSO raids on 3 alleged illegal marijuana grow operations
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office marijuana enforcement detectives, assisted by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the sheriff’s office…
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Deschutes commissioners hold off on not enforcing ban on large church gatherings
Deschutes County commissioners met Thursday to discuss a proposed order stating the county won’t enforce Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order banning…
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Bend mayor questions whether Phase 2 reopening should start soon
Many are anxious for the next steps in Deschutes County reopening plans; however, there are some concerns that it may be too soon to move forward…
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Deschutes County preps for potential COVID-19 surge, trains more contact tracers
After just two weeks since Deschutes County entered Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, county officials confirmed there has been a spike…
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Long-sought Deschutes County Stabilization Center set to open Monday
The Deschutes County Stabilization Center, a long-sought facility to help those struggling with mental health issues, will open on Monday.…
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Deschutes County health official: 100+ Phase 1 reopening complaints so far
It’s been almost two weeks since restaurants and bars opened their doors back up to the public, in limited fashion. During that span, Deschutes…
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Deschutes County proposes flat $507 million budget, but it still includes big projects
Deschutes County has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The total budget, including county service districts, is $507,820,468, which…
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Economist: Deschutes County saw 16.5% plunge in jobs last month
A fairly stable employment picture for the Bend-Redmond metro area (defined as all of Deschutes County) fell off the proverbial cliff in April, as it…
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Bend man seriously injured in motorcycle crash, found the next morning
A 20-year-old Bend man reported missing Saturday morning after failing to go to work or return home was found laying in the brush off a Forest…
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Owner of closed C.O. restaurants upset violators not following rules
Since Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan began last Friday, the owner of three closed restaurants in Deschutes County said some bars and…
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Deschutes County: Recent COVID-19 case rise tied to local gatherings, not visitors
Deschutes County public health officials are asking Central Oregonians to stay close to home this weekend, to curb the spread of COVID-19, while…
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Former Mtn. View basketball star shines at the next level
Part of the 2020 graduating class, Noah Cheney had quite the unique college career. The former Mountain View standout played basketball at Eastern…
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DCSO seeking whoever abandoned malnourished horse west of Bend
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office sought the public’s help Wednesday in finding whoever abandoned a malnourished horse between Bend and Sisters…
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Taylor NW says thousands worth of tools stolen from NW Bend job site
A Central Oregon construction contractor claims thousands of dollars worth of equipment were stolen from its job site in northwest Bend. Now, the…
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