New bar, Whiskey River, opens in Sunriver
Whiskey River, a new Sunriver bar, says it’s the only such establishment open past 9 p.m. in the resort community.
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ODOT: Bend N. Corridor project ahead of schedule; Hwy. 20-Robal Lane roundabout set to partially open
The Bend North Corridor project that will shift the Parkway east and turn the current route into a business extension of Third Street is ahead of schedule, ODOT said Thursday as it noted two more traffic changes next week, including partial opening of the Highway 20-Robal Lane two-lane roundabout.
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Several agencies stop nearly 4-acre wildfire NE of Sisters; cause traced to grinding metal near dry grass
Crews with several agencies helped stop a wildfire Thursday — sparked by grinding metal near dry grass — that burned nearly four acres off Mountain View Road, about eight miles northeast of Sisters, officials said.
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Familiar ‘jury duty’ warrant scam calls are back again, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warns
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday it “would like to again warn the citizens of Deschutes County of the recurring warrant scam hitting our area.”
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‘Pigs, Pickles and Pies’: Deschutes County Fair returns for 103rd year, with traditions galore and some new additions
The 103rd Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo kicks off its five-day run on Wednesday, and as always will provide thousands of fairgoers an entertaining mix of traditional fun of many kinds with several new attractions.
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers for Dog Control Board of Supervisors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving as an alternate on the Dog Control Board of Supervisors. The alternate would serve in the event a board member is not available for a hearing. The Dog Control Board of Supervisors makes decisions on the disposition of dogs who are involved in
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Crews tackle, stop small new wildfire south of Deschutes River Woods
Firefighters responded to and contained a small new wildfire Wednesday morning south of Deschutes River Woods and west of Highway 97.
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Oregon DEQ extends C.O. air quality advisory through at least Wednesday PM; fire weather watch issued
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have extended an air quality advisory through at least Wednesday afternoon for Deschutes County and eastern Lane County due to intermittent smoke from the Bedrock Fire, burning between Bend and Eugene.
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Portland woman killed in U-turn crash on Highway 20 in Tumalo; 2 others injured
A Portland woman suffered fatal injuries and two other people were injured late Friday afternoon when she made a U-turn in the middle of Highway 20 at Cook Avenue in Tumalo and was struck by a Redmond man’s pickup truck, Oregon State Police reported Monday.
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Deschutes County 4-H Horse Fair gallops into Fairgrounds
The Deschutes County 4-H Horse Fair wrapped up this weekend at the Fairgrounds in Redmond, with young riders taking part in a variety of events.
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Fiery SUV-fuel tanker truck collision injures 1; 4,200 lose power; Hwy. 126 shut at Cloverdale Road for hours
The fiery collision of an SUV and fuel tanker truck on Highway 126 east of Sisters injured one person early Sunday morning sent tall flames soaring into the sky, cut power to over 4,200 Central Electric Cooperative customers and closed the highway for several hours of cleanup.
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Deschutes County road construction update – week of July 30-August 5
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of July 30-August 5.
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Deschutes County Jail lieutenant placed on leave amid criminal, internal investigations
A Deschutes County Jail lieutenant has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of both a criminal investigation by Oregon State Police and an internal affairs investigation by the sheriff’s office, the agency announced Friday.
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Debate continues over whether to allow pedal-assist e-mountain bikes on Forest Service singletrack trails
The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of e-bikes on all of its trails, which means its illegal to ride e-bikes on the Bend area’s popular singletrack trails, to the dismay of some and support of others.
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Two bats found in SE Bend test positive for rabies; Deschutes County Health officials urge precautions
Two bats found in the southeast Bend area have recently tested positive for rabies, Deschutes County health officials said Friday. Rabies is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, and while post-exposure vaccination is effective, the best plan is prevention, they said.
Continue Reading 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 and trying to rip people off. But the latest one, on Thursday, has a bit of a twist: A caller actually claiming to be Sheriff Shane Nelson.
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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 and eastern Lane County due to smoke from the Bedrock Fire burning between Bend and Eugene.
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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 negatively affecting their business.
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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 Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 57850 W. Cascade Road.
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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 shed he lived in, then stealing an alpaca ranch’s vehicle and crashing into fences and a gate, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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