Man succumbs to injuries from dog attack at Juniper Ridge ‘Dirt World’ transient camp
A man living in a transient camp at Juniper Ridge known as “Dirt World” has died of injuries from being attacked by up to three dogs early…
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‘Know Architecture’ this August with Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Delve into the beauty and technique of architecture found in everyday life. Explore great Gothic cathedrals of Western Europe…
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Deschutes County Stabilization Center marks three years of making a difference for many
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Stabilization Center has been serving the community as a valuable resource for people experiencing a mental…
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Deschutes County, Bend PD seeing early success in new Community Crisis Response Program
In partnership with local law enforcement agencies and Deschutes 9-1-1, Deschutes County Behavioral Health has launched a new Community Crisis…
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Busy summer weekend for DCSO Search and Rescue assisting 2 injured bike racers, hiker with medical issue
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers had a busy summer weekend, called out to assist two injured bike racers and a hiker…
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Two-day trail closure this week on Ben’s and Kent’s Trails for work ahead of thinning operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A two-day closure is slated for Tuesday and Wednesday on Ben’s and Kent’s Trails segments leaving from Phil’s Trailhead…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 16-22
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July…
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After director’s departure, Coordinated Houseless Response Office may move to new oversight
Since the resignation of its first-ever director, there’s been a lot of uncertainty about what will happen with the county’s Coordinated Houseless…
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Crews get line around small new wildfire on Kelsey Butte, south of Bend; small fire caught off Skyliners Road
Firefighters built a line Thursday around a small new wildfire spotted on the south side of Kelsey Butte, about six miles south of Bend, and later…
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Woman cited on reckless burning, other charges after unattended burn barrel sparks fire off China Hat Road
A 57-year-old woman was cited on reckless burning, offensive littering and criminal mischief charges after her unattended burn barrel sparked a…
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Gresham man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for transporting meth to Deschutes County
A Gresham man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Wednesday after he was arrested transporting…
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DCSO adds new digital forensics detective to tackle internet crimes against children
Internet crimes against kids have become such a problem, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has added a dedicated detective to investigate the…
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Deschutes County Deputy DA Andrew Doyle receives honor for dedication to drug enforcement
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney Andrew Doyle was awarded the Outstanding Prosecutor Award by the Oregon…
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FS Road 16 reconstruction taking extra week; reopening to Three Creek Lake now set for July 28
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District and the Deschutes National Forest road crew are reconstructing the non-paved portion of Forest…
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Deschutes County commissioners plan hearing, appear ready to sharply limit housing at any new destination resorts
Deschutes County commissioners had staff preparation Monday afternoon for a public hearing set for Wednesday on rules that would not allow new…
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August expected to bring drier conditions, increase fire risk; here’s how C.O. fire officials have prepared
Wildfire season has clearly arrived in Central Oregon, with plenty of hot, dry and windy weather behind us — and ahead of us.…
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Deschutes County commissioners provide $1 million to establish middle-income housing fund
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In what’s being a major step forward to bring affordable housing to hard-working folks in Deschutes County, and its cities,…
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Bend mom and ‘amazing’ son find third ‘Hidden Bottle Hunt’ prize at Peter Skene Ogden Viewpoint off Hwy. 97
Crystal Roberts of Bend, along with her 11-year-old son, Levi, found the third of six hidden bottles for the Oregon Beverage Recycling…
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Gusty winds send carport, shed flying on Tumalo Road property, sparking power line arc, fire
Winds gusting to 30 mph blew a carport 50 feet away and a shed about 20 feet in the air and into power lines on a Tumalo Road property Saturday…
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‘The right time’: Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson to retire at end of term, backs Capt. William Bailey as successor
After 30 years with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, including the last eight as sheriff, Shane Nelson announced Friday that he will retire…
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