DCSO program seeks volunteers to become mentors for children of incarcerated parents
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering an upcoming class to prepare…
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‘Home Rule’: Deschutes County commissioners debate whether to ask voters to expand to a five-member board
Deschutes County commissioners will discuss at their Monday afternoon work session if they want to ask voters whether to expand the three-member…
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September marks National Suicide Awareness Month; Central Oregon offers help, support, training events
This month, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Deschutes County, in collaboration with the Central Oregon Suicide…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Bend campus dedicated, named for former Sheriff Les Stiles
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office main campus was dedicated Wednesday and formally named the Les Stiles Justice Center in honor of the…
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No arrests in the 2 months since Evelyn Weaver’s killing; DA Gunnels assures it’s ‘definitely not a cold case’
Deschutes County District Attorney Stephen Gunnels says there have been no arrests or major updates to share in the “very active” investigation into…
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USFS: All resorts, recreation sites east of Cascade Lakes Highway remain open to the public amid fuel break work
Agency also warns that warmup brings potential for more fire activity BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — All resorts and recreation sites on the east side of…
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One-word change sought to Bend homeless shelter’s contract aims to provide more housing flexibility
Coordinators of the Franklin Avenue Shelter in Bend say they found that many of their non-related residents are rooming together, in spaces…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance using $50,000 grant to fine-tune trails used, enjoyed by adaptive riders
The Phil’s Trailhead skills area and pump track west of Bend is temporarily closed for two weeks for maintenances and upgrades by the Central…
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Madras man arrested, accused of threatening others with gun at Terrebonne Grange Hall after argument, fight
A Madras man was arrested after he got into an argument and fight at the Terrebonne Grange Hall and was told to leave late Saturday night, then got a…
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Deschutes County holds open house as it examines 2 finalist sites for new landfill
Deschutes County was holding an open house Monday evening about the process of siting a new landfill, once Knott Landfill is full in a few years. Two…
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Cascade Lakes Highway reopens with pilot car escort after closure for work on shaded fuel break
The Cascade Lakes Highway reopened Saturday with a pilot car escort between Elk and Lava lakes after a closure for several days so crews on the Petes…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 10-16
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Sept. 10-16. Paving of Butler Market Road & Dickey…
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BLM seeks public input on plans for new parking lot, trails at ‘well-loved’ Cline Buttes Recreational Area
The Bureau of Land Management said Friday it’s seeking public input on the Cline Buttes Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project, plans for a new…
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Deschutes County 2040 draft Comprehensive Plan is out for community review, feedback
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The draft Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan is now available for community review and feedback, the county announced…
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Senators: Nearly $2.3 million to help rural Oregon businesses, farmers and ranchers lower energy costs
$100K to Deschutes Soil-Water Conservation District, partners to boost renewable energy generation WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff…
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Deschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste will host an informational open house on the solid waste management facility siting process on…
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Fall brings big-game breeding, migration season; Deschutes National Forest has tips on avoiding conflicts in the woods
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall is the start of the rutting (breeding) season for big game, as well as migration season. Animals may become more aggressive…
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Deschutes County commissioners question list of state-owned land as suitable for managed homeless camps
As Deschutes County seeks to find managed homeless camp sites acceptable to Gov. Tina Kotek, officials were given a list of state property within the…
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Checking in on new Deschutes County Jail program that treats inmates with opioid addiction
NewsChannel 21’s Bola Gbadebo checked on a new medication-assisted treatment program at the Deschutes County Jail that helps inmates overcome their…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 3-9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Sept. 3-9. Paving of Old Bend-Redmond Hwy: U.S. Highway 20…
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