BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services has received a $4 million grant to continue activities as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. This federally funded program is designed to increase coordination of care and other treatment services for individuals with the most serious, complex mental illnesses and addictions. Deschutes County was originally selected
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The Deschutes County Sheriffs Office launched Wednesday a firearms safe storage program that will allow residents to temporarily, safely store their weapons with the agency, for free.
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The American Red Cross says it is in need of more African American blood donors to help treat sickle cell disease.
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the assistance Wednesday of a mountain biker who was injured when he fell of his bike and hit a rock on a trail west of Bend, deputies said.
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Amid the nationwide outcry over the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, Central Oregon law enforcement agencies have have been sharing their responses and efforts on social media, including details of the diversity and anti-bias training officers undergo.
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A Bend man’s goal with the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly is to gather at least 1,000 members over the next month to help share a unified message, urging lawmakers, city leaders and law enforcement to push for racial equality.
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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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The Deschutes National Forest said Monday it will begin the first phase of opening campgrounds this Friday. Other campgrounds will open through two more phases.
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Starting Saturday, Oregon State University is bringing COVID-19 testing to Bend, in a door-to-door project similar to one taking place in Corvallis.
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A former Deschutes County deputy district attorney has filed notice she plans to sue the county, alleging race and sex discrimination and a “toxic sex- and race-based hostile work environment” among co-workers in the district attorney’s office.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Work will begin Monday on the Sisemore Road bridge rehabilitation project, near Tumalo Reservoir. The project will include concrete repair, drainage improvements, strengthening and other rehabilitation work on the historic Bull Springs bridge, which was originally constructed in 1914. Deschutes County officials said the project will continue the service life of
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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 arrest of a La Pine man who allegedly challenged deputies and punched a Deschutes County sheriff’s K-9 several times.
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office marijuana enforcement detectives, assisted by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the sheriff’s office SWAT team, raided three alleged illegal marijuana operations Wednesday morning, seizing hundreds of plants.
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Deschutes County commissioners met Thursday to discuss a proposed order stating the county won’t enforce Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order banning religious gatherings of more than 25 people. But after much discussion, they decided to revisit the matter again late next week.
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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 with phase two.
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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 in positive cases attributed to multi-household gatherings.
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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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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 County health officials say they’ve received more than 100 complaints about businesses violating Gov. Kate Brown’s guidelines.
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Deschutes County has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The total budget, including county service districts, is $507,820,468, which represents an increase of 0.8% from last year.
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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 did for the state and nation, a University of Oregon economist said Monday.
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