Deschutes County Youth Livestock Auction goes on, despite pandemic
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Sunriver Nature Center welcomes newest resident: a Eurasian eagle-owl
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory has welcomed a female Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) to its ambassador animal program. The owl is the first new raptor to come to the center since 2016.
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Deschutes County weekly road construction update: August 2-8
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the Deschutes County weekly road construction update for the week of August 2-8: Old Bend Redmond Highway/Tumalo Road Intersection Improvement (Tumalo Area) – Temporary traffic control measures will be installed this week. Road work for construction of the roundabout is anticipated to begin August 10. Closure Information – No lane closures
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Birds’ nest atop outdoor light ignites $35,000 duplex fire west of Redmond
A birds’ nest atop an outdoor light apparently ignited a fire early Thursday morning that caused $35,000 damage to a duplex in the Eagle Crest area west of Redmond, fire officials said.
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ODOT: Trash piling up along Hwy. 126; cleanup crews scarce amid COVID-19
Oregon Highway 126 has seen a recent trash buildup between Redmond and Prineville due to a lack of inmate crews and others who usually tackle the litter-removal task, ODOT said Thursday.
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ODOT: Hwy. 97 wildlife underpasses have had bigger safety impact than expected
A pair of Highway 97 wildlife underpasses near Sunriver have provided more safety for deer and other animals — and for motorists — than planners had hoped.
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Some C.O. parents say it’s best to keep teaching kids at home, but others face issues
After Gov. Kate Brown released new COVID-19 metrics on Tuesday, Bend-La Pine Schools officials said students likely will not return to the classroom in the fall. Some parents say that’s the best approach for their children, but others are struggling to determine what to do amid work schedules and other issues.
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Three suspicious La Pine-area wildfires investigated as arson; tips sought
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officials sought help from the public Tuesday as they investigate as possible arson three suspicious wildfires in southern Deschutes County this month.
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Update: Missing Bend man, 82, found in S. Oregon’s Douglas County
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday a missing 82-year-old Bend man, last seen over a week ago, has been found in Douglas County and is receiving hospital care.
Continue Reading Deschutes County will use $4 million federal grant to boost youth, family services
Deschutes County Health Services said Tuesday it has received $4 million in federal grant funding to enhance services for children and young adults diagnosed with serious mental illness.
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State Marine Board drafting rules for limited no-wake motorboats at Twin Lakes
The Oregon State Marine Board has directed staff to draft rules that would let boaters with disabilities use motorized boats, at slow no-wake speeds, on North and South Twin Lakes in Deschutes County.
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New ‘Raise the Deschutes’ campaign aims to raise awareness of river’s issues
A coalition of Central Oregon conservation-focused partners announced Monday they are launching a regional public awareness campaign to increase knowledge about the opportunities to improve the health of the Deschutes River.
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New Peterson Ridge Trailhead set to open near Sisters
This Wednesday, the Deschutes National Forest, the city of Sisters, the Recreational Trails Program and the Sisters Trail Alliance will celebrate the opening of a new trailhead to access the popular Peterson Ridge trail system with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
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DCSO Search and Rescue assists injured runner on Green Lakes Trail
A trail runner called for help Saturday after becoming injured on the Green Lakes Trail west of Bend, prompting a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue effort, officials said.
Continue Reading Deschutes County weekly road construction update: July 26-August 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of July 26-August 1: Sisemore Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project (Tumalo Area) – Concrete repair work will continue at the Sisemore Road Bridge.Closure Information – Sisemore Road is closed at the bridge site and is expected to remain closed until September 30, 2020. Road users
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Swimmer’s itch reported at Suttle Lake
Swimmer’s itch, a skin rash that is caused by a very small parasitic worm, has been reported at Suttle Lake, northwest of Sisters.
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Redmond family struggles to get service dog for 5-year-old son
Getting a service animal for those with a medical disability can be difficult, and the lack of resources is causing a Redmond family with a five year old son to exhaust all their finances.
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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 said.
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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 visitation with family members.
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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 said Tuesday.
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