DCSO warns public of ‘jury duty’ scam caller claiming to be Sheriff Shane Nelson
Like many law enforcement agencies, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office issues occasional warnings of scammers claiming to be with the department…
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Smoke from Bedrock Fire blankets Bend area; DEQ extends Deschutes County advisory through (at least) Monday night
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency extended an air quality advisory Thursday for Deschutes County…
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Some Tumalo businesses feeling negative impacts from Hwy. 20 construction, while others are busier than ever
A Tumalo restaurant reached out to NewsChannel 21 this week to express their concerns over how much ODOT’s current Tumalo roundabout project is…
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Sunriver Utilities marks completion of $18.5 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade
Sunriver Utilities held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 19 to celebrate the completion of a four-year, $18.5 million upgrade to the Sunriver…
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Terrebonne man accused of starting shed fire, stealing alpaca ranch vehicle, crashing into fences
A Terrebonne man was arrested Monday evening on DUII, criminal mischief and other charges, accused of accidentally starting a fire that destroyed a…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall, though job gains smaller than usual for June
Hiring in Central Oregon was largely consistent with seasonal patterns in June, although with smaller than normal gains for this time of year, the…
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‘Super-exciting’: Sunriver Resort converting 18 tennis courts to pickleball
Sunriver Resort says it will open 10 outdoor pickleball courts on August 8 — National Pickleball Day. Another eight indoor courts are slated to open…
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‘Hazardous’ smoke moves into Central Oregon from wildfires; DEQ issues air quality advisory; BPRD cancels camps
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Monday for parts of Central…
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Bend motorcyclist crashes into parked car, seriously injured near Devils Lake on Cascade Lakes Hwy.
A 61-year-old Bend man was flown to St. Charles Bend with serious injuries after he crashed his motorcycle into a parked car near Devils Lake Sunday…
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FairWell concertgoers voice frustration over long delays in leaving fairgrounds; officials, festival working to ease issues
Deschutes County residents who attend events at the fairgrounds are very familiar with the traffic backups and delays in leaving nighttime concerts.…
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C.O. federal lands raised to ‘Extreme’ fire danger level; crews encircle human-caused blaze in Three Sisters Wilderness
Central Oregon’s federal lands were moved from High to Extreme fire danger level on Saturday at 12:01 a.m., as new fires continue to occur around…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 23-29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 23-29. Chip Seal (Sunriver Area) – Deschutes…
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DCSO hosting free community shred, drug disposal events in Sisters, Terrebonne
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting free community shred events and drug disposal with the assistance…
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Scammers selling fake Deschutes County Fair tickets online; there are two legit ways to get the real deal
Officials are warning about online scammers selling fake tickets to the 2023 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo and are advising a simple way to avoid…
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Sisters Ranger District opens public comment period on trail expansion, realignment project
The Sister Ranger District has released initial details and is seeking public comment on the proposed Sisters Trail Additions and Realignments (STAR)…
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Drone video helps searchers find fallen Bend climber’s body near summit of North Sister
Using drone video as a guide, Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue personnel flying over the North Sister Thursday located the body of a…
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Deschutes County seeks Property Tax Appeals Board volunteers
Deschutes County continues to recruit for residents who are interested in serving as volunteer members of the Deschutes County Board of Property Tax…
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DCSO K-9 teams catch two fleeing suspects who tried to hide in Deschutes, Little Deschutes rivers
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) – Twice in two days this week, men fleeing Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies jumped in the Deschutes and Little Deschutes…
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Deschutes County commissioners hear from public on sheriff’s proposed crackdown on public-land camping
Deschutes County commissioners will hear from residents Wednesday afternoon on a proposed camping ban first brought forth on June 7th by Sheriff…
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DCSO reassigns, dedicates full-time deputy to reduce fire risks off China Hat Road, at Juniper Ridge
A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy has been reassigned to dedicated duty in the areas of China Hat Road and Juniper Ridge “in an effort to mitigate…
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