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…
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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…
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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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Many Bend Old Mill District stores close; travelers battle flight delays, cancellations
Many stores in Bend’s Old Mill District have closed their doors temporarily, but there are a few stores that remain open, continuing to serve…
Continue Reading C.O. COVID-19 impacts: Courts, law enforcement, others making big changes
Tuesday’s announcements of changes in operations, curtailments and cancellations due to the COVID-19 outbreak stretched from the Deschutes County…
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Some Sunriver homeowners worried about out-of-town renters due to COVID-19
Popular tourist destinations in Central Oregon have felt the impact of the novel coronavirus. Sunriver Village appeared to be a ‘ghost town’…
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Sunriver Resort suspends all operations through May 15
Due to the “dynamic, rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, Sunriver Resort has decided to suspend all operations through May…
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COVID-19 brings C.O. shortages: Blood donors, supplies, food and volunteers
The American Red Cross is facing a shortage in blood donations amid the COVID-19 outbreak, both locally and…
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Helmholtz Way at Canal Blvd. to close Wednesday for intersection project
SW Helmholtz Way will be closed at the intersection of SW Canal Boulevard at 6 a.m. Wednesday as crews begin the next stage of construction of an…
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