Giving street dogs a second chance in Central Oregon
There are some unique animal rescue groups in Central Oregon that want to remind you it’s not just people who have something to be thankful…
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With plows and shovels, C. Oregonians take on the snow
The snow season has finally, fully arrived here in Central Oregon. Snow management efforts on Bend local and residential streets have been in full…
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Several C.O. organizations hosting Thanksgiving meals
With snow falling and the temperatures in Central Oregon dropping below freezing, many homeless shelters in the region are expecting an influx of…
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USFS extends comment period for special recreation permit fee
The Deschutes and Willamette national forests on Tuesday extended the public comment period for input on a proposed special recreation permit fee as…
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Deschutes County Health offers suicide prevention resources
Deschutes County Health Services – Suicide Prevention Program would like to remind everyone of some helpful resources as we enter the holiday…
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Cloverdale man, subject of search, found deceased
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies asked for the public’s help Sunday as they search for a 22-year-old Cloverdale-area man last seen leaving his…
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Operation Christmas Child lets Sisters community play Santa
Volunteers in Sisters dedicated their Sunday morning to playing Santa for children in need around the world.…
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Utah man jailed after 120 mph chase east of Bend
A pursuit late Friday night of a speeding driver on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend ended with the use of spike strips, a police maneuver, a guns-drawn…
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These searchers have dogged determination
When people are stuck in the snow or lost in the woods, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue will be there. Sometimes, the 150 rescue…
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Mother talks of challenges of raising child with mental illness
Mental health illnesses are such a taboo topic in society, but one mother of a mentally-ill child is working to break the stigma and bring more…
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DCSO Search and Rescue seeking volunteer applicants
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from members of our community who are interested in becoming a Search and Rescue…
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Worthy Garden Club, partners plan to plant a million trees
The Worthy Garden Club, along with its coalition partners, on Tuesday launched “Operation Appleseed,” a campaign to plant one million trees in…
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Bend woman who lost son to suicide gives back
On average, two people die every day by suicide in Oregon, which is among the 10 states with highest number of reported cases, according to the…
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Coping with mental health issues during the holidays
The holiday season is right around the corner, which is usually associated with good memories and cheer. However, this time of year can also spark…
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Good news: C.O. job growth was stronger than thought
Recent revisions from payroll records through June revealed that employment growth was significantly stronger than initially estimated, the state…
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DCSO Shop with a Cop preparations underway
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planning and preparations are underway for the 2019 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop program. Shop with a Cop…
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Suspect sought in gunshots at Redmond-area transient camp
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are looking for a 47-year-old man who witnesses said fired two or three gunshots during a fight with another…
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New state program offers opioid overdose prevention kits
The Oregon Health Authority is launching a new program in an effort to combat opioid…
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Pile burning continues west of Bend, near Sisters
Beginning Monday and lasting through the week, firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest plan to ignite several burn piles outside of Sisters,…
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Area obstacle course simulates active shooter scenario
The first RISE Tactical Challenge, held east of Bend on Sunday, tested participants’ functional fitness, shooting skills and stress management.…
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