Hwy. 20 reopened after semi fire east of Sisters
A reported semi-truck fire closed U.S. Highway 20 east of Sisters Tuesday afternoon, officials…
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As care facilities rules are relaxed, Bend woman recalls inability to visit mother
It’s been a long time coming, for families separated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon’s long-term care facilities are now allowed to offer outdoor…
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Aumsville climber falls hundreds of feet, dies at Three-Fingered Jack
A 19-year-old Aumsville man climbing near the summit of Three-Fingered Jack fell hundreds of feet and died on Sunday, Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon…
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C.O. fire danger rises to ‘extreme;’ Rosland Road Fire reaches 60% containment
Firefighters continued to make good progress Monday and brought the Rosland Road Fire near La Pine to 60% containment as more hot, dry weather pushed…
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Deschutes County may bar street parking near Smith Rock; park may add spaces
State parks staff on Monday proposed adding 25 to 50 parking spaces near Smith Rock State Park to alleviate overflow parking concerns by nearby…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for new Facility Project Review Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications for its new Facility Project Review Committee. The committee will provide…
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Hard work pays off: Nearly 400-acre Rosland Road Fire near La Pine 30% contained
A wildfire that broke out Saturday afternoon just east of La Pine on the Deschutes National Forest has been fully lined at 393 acres, and a Level 1…
Continue Reading Deschutes County weekly road construction update: July 19-25
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of July 19-25: Sisemore Road Bridge Rehabilitation…
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Bystander helps crews stop brush fire NW of Redmond at a quarter-acre
A bystander helped fire crews put out a quarter-acre brush fire that broke out northwest of Redmond Thursday afternoon, officials…
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Onward: Four big Redmond businesses expanding amid recession, pandemic
In the midst of a recession and health crisis, Redmond city officials told NewsChannel 21 Wednesday industrial projects are at an all-time high.…
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Deschutes Public Library to send $195 million bond measure to fall ballot
The Deschutes Public Library Board announced Wednesday evening it plans to send a $195 million bond measure to the November ballot and has voted to…
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State grant to allow 24/7 expansion of Deschutes County Stabilization Center
The recently opened Deschutes County Stabilization Center has received a $2.4 million state grant that will allow the facility, a place for people…
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Deschutes County deputies looking for driver in assault on traffic flagger
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Tuesday they are looking for a driver who got out and assaulted a traffic flagger working on a…
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La Pine man killed, woman injured in Hwy. 97 crash north of Sunriver
A La Pine man was killed and a La Pine woman was injured Friday evening when their SUV left Highway 97 just north of Sunriver and overturned, Oregon…
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Deschutes County begins distributing 130,000 masks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County on Friday began distributing close to 130,000 masks to community partners, including local cities, chambers…
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OLCC reprimands 12 C.O. bars, restaurants; 5 referred to Oregon OSHA
After the Oregon Liquor Control Commission reprimanded 12 bars and restaurants in Deschutes County for failing to ensure social distance over the…
Continue Reading Deschutes County offers grants for range improvement projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources invites applications from county land owners who would like financial assistance with…
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Feds OK Central Oregon Irrigation District $30 million canal-piping project
Plans to modernize a portion of Central Oregon Irrigation District’s irrigation infrastructure by piping canals in the Redmond area have been…
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Redmond motorcyclist killed in Hwy. 20W crash near Sisters
A Redmond man was killed late Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle struck the back of a pickup truck whose driver had stopped to turn left on U.S.…
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Finley Fire SE of La Pine quickly burns 45 acres before crews encircle it
A wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon southeast of La Pine quickly grew to 45 acres before firefighters from numerous agencies in a ground…
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