Deschutes County seeks Planning Commission applicants
South County and Bend-area residents are invited to apply for two open seats on the Deschutes County Planning…
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‘I heard the roar’: Big earthquake hits Idaho
A strong earthquake struck nearly 80 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, early Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking and…
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C.O. addicts in recovery seek virtual meetings to comply with social distancing
While states have implemented mandates for people to socially distance from one another, those battling alcohol and drug addiction are potentially…
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State issues last C.O. job data, jobless rates from before COVID-19 struck
As the realities of the COVID-19 restrictions take hold of the local economy, the Oregon Employment Department on Tuesday released Central Oregon’s…
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Shot fired during Sunriver-area family dispute; son-in-law arrested
A man fired a pistol at his son-in-law in self-defense during a family dispute at a home south of Sunriver Thursday evening, causing no injuries but…
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DCSO urges avoiding risky recreation, travel during outbreak
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Friday urged that people who head outdoors for recreation amid the COVID-19 outbreak not take part in…
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Deschutes County DA talks of repeat offenders, bail process
For people in the court system, justice can come with a price. When it comes to being released from jail, that price — the bail amount — may not…
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C.O. grocery stores place new restrictions on reusable bags
A statewide plastic bag ban took effect on Jan. 1, requiring most customers use to reusable bags. With the spread of the novel coronavirus, to…
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Deschutes County’s growth tops Oregon over the past decade; Crook County 2nd
Deschutes County was by far Oregon’s fastest-growing county over the past decade, adding nearly 40,000 residents – a jump of more than 25 percent…
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Tonight: Deschutes County DA weighs in on bail process, repeat offenses
For people in jail, possible freedom comes with a price. That price — the bail amount — might not always seem to match the alleged crime, in the…
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C.O. business closures, cuts send laid-off workers filing for unemployment
Bend residents are not sure what the future holds for them financially. Gov. Brown’s state order to close restaurants and bars, only allowing take…
Continue Reading Deschutes County limiting public access to most facilities
Effective Thursday, Deschutes County is temporarily limiting public access to most facilities while providing as many services as possible…
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Update: Report of armed subject SE of Bend brings out SWAT Team, found to be inaccurate
A report of an armed subject in the area of U.S. Highway 20 East and George Millican Road prompted the call-out of Deschutes County sheriff’s…
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Bend restaurants offering free meals to laid-off workers
A growing wave of Bend restaurants are giving back to the community to those in need. As one example, a group of restaurants in NorthWest Crossing…
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C.O. emergency managers join together in plea: ‘Stay home, stay healthy’
Central Oregon emergency managers joined together Sunday in a plea to “stay home, stay healthy” and slow the spread of the COVID-19…
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DCSO seeks seek info, suspects in powerful explosion east of Sisters
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are looking for whoever detonated an explosion Saturday on county-owned property east of Sisters that was…
Continue Reading Missing snowmobiler found west of Bend after extensive search
A missing snowmobiler from Arizona who became separated from his wife while riding in the Moon Mountain area west of Bend was found in good condition…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office sees decrease in calls
The sheriff’s office says it has received 13 fewer calls than last…
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COVID-19 concerns bring drop in CET transit ridership
Like many facets of everyday life in Central Oregon, public transportation is taking a hit as concerns about COVID-19 continue to…
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COVID-19 Deschutes County impacts: Bend, Bend-La Pine Schools, Redmond, Sisters SD
We are trying something new — compiling each day’s announcements and notices by county, for easier finding. Wednesday’s Deschutes County list…
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