The Deschutes County Courthouse is primed to double in size
The Deschutes County Courthouse currently sits at 50,000 sq ft. With the planned addition, the courthouse on Northwest Bond Street will expand,…
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Deschutes Public Library marks Banned Books Week, celebrates intellectual freedom
In an era where information is readily available at our fingertips, libraries stand as guardians of intellectual freedom. Banned Books Week (October…
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Update: Planned 350-acre prescribed burn along Highway 20 NW of Sisters canceled due to heavy rainfall
The Sisters Ranger District’s 350-acre prescribed burn planned for Tuesday four miles northwest of Sisters adjacent to the eastern side of Highway…
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Terrebonne man pleads not guilty to kidnap, assault of two women he met at Bend bar; April trial date set
A 25-year-old Terrebonne man pleaded not guilty Monday to 10 charges of kidnap, assault and sexual abuse involving two women who were at a downtown…
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Semi-truck, car crash sends 2 to hospital, closes Highway 20 at Suttle Lake for a time
A two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and car on U.S. Highway 20 by Suttle Lake, west of Sisters, Saturday afternoon sent two people to the…
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Fire activity dying down on Willamette National Forest blazes; officials still urge staying out of remaining closure areas
The Lookout Fire closure area was reduced Friday due to cooler, wetter weather and successful firefighting and suppression repair efforts, reopening…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 1-7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October 1-7. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road…
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Late-night search for missing La Pine man, 77, prompts emergency alert to residents, one of whom found him
A 77-year-old La Pine man was reported missing from his home late Friday night, prompting a search by several agencies and the use of Deschutes…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers with real estate experience for Facility Project Review Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested community members with real estate experience to serve on the…
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Sunriver Police warn of rise in reports of vacation rental scams
The Sunriver Police Department warned citizens Thursday about a rise in fraudulent / scam reports of vacation rentals in the area.…
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Possible cougar activity reported to Sunriver Police; ODFW posts warning signs
Possible cougar activity was reported to the Sunriver Police Department on Thursday, prompting the posting of warning signs, authorities…
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Redmond and CRR fire levies, Ponderosa Pines E. and Camp Sherman road measures only items on Nov. C.O. ballots
The upcoming Nov. 7 Special Election is fast approaching. Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says two measures have been filed for this election.…
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Heavy rain helps Willamette National Forest crews make progress on Petes Lake, 4 other fires; burned areas surveyed
Two days of significant rainfall have aided efforts to shift work on five Willamette National Forest wildfires from suppression to repair on the…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteer interested in serving on Budget Committee
Deschutes County has a new volunteer opportunity available for residents who are interested in serving on the County’s Budget Committee.…
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Is Measure 110, one of Oregon’s most controversial measures ever, working after nearly 3 years?
In November 2020, Oregon voters, by a 17% margin, approved Ballot Measure 110, which aimed to reduce penalties for possession of hard drugs such as…
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Deschutes commissioners affirm denial of ‘city of Mountain View’ incorporation petition, reject reconsideration plea
On a pair of 3-0 votes Wednesday, Deschutes County commissioners formally denied a petition to incorporate a new, vast city of Mountain View…
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Sisters Country fire chiefs to open yard debris burning on October 3rd
Open burning within the Black Butte Ranch, Cloverdale and Sisters-Camp Sherman fire districts will be allowed beginning Tuesday, October 3 at…
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Seattle’s iconic Russian-style bakery ‘Piroshky Piroshky’ to make tasty stop at Bend’s GoodLife Brewing
Piroshky Piroshky, a Russian food staple located in Seattle’s world-famous Pike Place Market, is making their annual trip down south, paying a visit…
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Rock-crushing operations underway at quarry SE of Bend for Forest Service road, parking lot projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rock-crushing operations for Forest Service projects are underway at the Lunabess Quarry, located about 3 1/2 miles southeast…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 24-30
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Sept. 24-30. Paving of Butler Market Road & Dickey Road…
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