Crews build line around human-caused wildfire south of La Pine State Park
Firefighters Sunday morning stopped the forward progression of a human-caused wildfire that burned nearly three acres south of La Pine State Park and…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 2-8
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July…
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Inflation, cost of living raise Oregon’s minimum wage, but many C.O. businesses know they have to pay more
Saturday marks the annual increase in Oregon’s minimum wage, as across the state, the minimum wage will increase by 70 cents, no matter the area. But…
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Deschutes County adopts $400 million 2023-24 budget that raises three taxing districts to full authorized rates
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has adopted the county’s fiscal year 2023-24 budget, following a series of public hearings by the…
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ODOT holding online open house for public input on planned multi-use path between Lava Butte and La Pine
The Oregon Department of Transportation is planning to create a continuous multi-use pathway near Highway 97 from Lava Butte south to La Pine.…
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Trailer loaded with tons of hay catches fire, sparks several spot fires along Tumalo Reservoir Road
A flatbed trailer loaded with about three tons of hay caught fire while traveling down Tumalo Reservoir Road Thursday afternoon, sparking several…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to withdraw mule deer inventory project; more discussion due
Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to withdraw the ongoing mule deer inventory update project, but more discussion of the issue and how…
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Deschutes County Chief Deputy DA Mary Anderson recognized for 25 years of service
Deschutes County recognized Chief Deputy District Attorney Mary Anderson at Wednesday’s county commission meeting for her 25 years working in the…
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2019 killer of Boonesborough neighbor seeks release from State Hospital; DA, victim’s family push back
It’s been more than four years since Joanna Kasner shot and killed neighbor Valerie Peterson as she walked her dogs in the Boonesborough area north…
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Bend jury rejects father’s $15 million wrongful death claim against Mt. Bachelor in son’s tree well death
A Deschutes County jury ruled Friday in favor of Mt. Bachelor after hearing several days of testimony in a $15 million wrongful death lawsuit brought…
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Deschutes County accepting applications for County College program
Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents for its 2023 County College program. County College gives members of the community the…
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Stolen trailer recovered from Juniper Ridge ‘Dirt World’ — but not before new occupants moved in
A woman living in the city of Bend-owned part of the Juniper Ridge homeless area known as “Dirt World” called authorities to say she believed the…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 25-July 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of June 25-July 1. Chip Seal (Tumalo & Bend Areas) –…
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‘Do we have that opportunity at Deschutes County?’: Commissioners discuss starting safe parking program
Deschutes County commissioners are considering adopting a safe parking program that allows people to live in their cars in designated areas, similar…
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Central Oregon jobless rates declined in May, though job growth has slowed in all 3 counties
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Total nonfarm employment continues to increase throughout Central Oregon, though with smaller than normal gains in all three…
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Bend resident shares frustrations about strangers sifting through recycling bins in residential neighborhoods
Some frustrated Bend residents say they’ve experienced people going into their recycling cans to retrieve…
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Four Rivers Vector Control District notes more mosquitoes this year; residents deal with ‘a pretty bad year’
In the Three Rivers area and beyond, they’re trying to slap away a major…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 18-24
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of June 18-24. Chip Seal (Terrebonne & Redmond…
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Bend homeless service providers expect tougher challenges if sheriff’s proposed near-ban on county land camping passes
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson recently proposed a major change in county rules about camping on county-owned land, proposing a near-ban on…
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ODOT crews clear McKenzie Pass of snow; Hwy. 242 reopens to vehicles next Monday
After a long winter, ODOT crews have cleared McKenzie Pass of all that snow, and the gates open for all travelers next Monday morning. This highway,…
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