Deschutes County road construction update: Week of December 11-17
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Deschutes County receives $80,000 grant to fund a mobile outreach van, taking medical care on the road
Deschutes County commissioners gave the green light Wednesday to accept grant money from Central Oregon Health Council. Commissioners accepted an…
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Deschutes County commissioners give initial nod to four-floor, $44.5 million courthouse expansion
Somewhat dismayed but undeterred by the rising cost of a Deschutes County Courthouse (Justice Center) expansion, county commissioners signed off 3-0…
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Jan. 30 plea date set for Redmond man accused of murder in May killing of Cloverdale woman
A Jan. 30 plea-entry date was set Monday for a 22-year-old Redmond man accused of second-degree murder in the killing of a Cloverdale woman late last…
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Deschutes County launches virtual open house for feedback on Transportation System Plan updates
The Deschutes County Road Department is inviting community feedback on its draft Transportation System Plan…
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Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District crews to conduct pile burning beside Highway 97 near Lava Butte
Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest’s Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct pile-burning operations this week adjacent to Highway…
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Deschutes County SO Search and Rescue comes to aid of fallen, injured Smith Rock hiker
A Portland woman slipped, fell and injured her ankle while hiking at Smith Rock State Park on Saturday afternoon and called for help, prompting a…
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Four books chosen, four authors return for Deschutes Public Library’s ‘A Novel Idea’ in 2023
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Novel Idea has taken readers around the world and throughout time. We’ve read amazing books, joined in on powerful…
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Ski malfunction leaves backcountry skiers stranded near Todd Lake, prompting rescue effort
A ski malfunction led two Bend men skiing the backcountry near Todd Lake to call for help Friday evening, prompting a rescue effort that took the…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 4-10
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 4-10. Stevens Rd Sewer Line Installation (Bend…
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How do Mt. Bachelor pass prices, amenities compare to other resorts?
Another ski and snowboard season has arrived, so NewsChannel 21’s Carly Keenan decided to take a look at how Mt. Bachelor’s pass prices and amenities…
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Bend man arrested, accused of assault, crashing into vehicles, fence, shed; damage tops $50,000
A 32-year-old Bend-area man was arrested on assault, menacing and other charges Thursday night, accused of attacking another man on property east of…
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Pandemic-related work changes, online hearings could spare Deschutes County’s Worrell Park
Nearly a year after Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 to redesign and reduce Worrell Park, a rocky outcropping of greenery next to their…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers for Facility Project Review Committee
Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested residents with public-sector project management experience to serve on the county’s…
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Mt. Bachelor crowd warmly welcomes cold and windy opening-day snowstorm
They had to wait a few days for Mother Nature to fully cooperate, but the wind-driven snow coming down sideways at times did nothing to deter…
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Sisters-area man arrested in thefts from vehicles; DCSO seeking additional victims
A 23-year-old Sisters-area man faces theft, unlawful entry into a motor vehicle and other charges, accused of recent thefts from at least two…
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‘Know Joy’ this December with the Deschutes Public Library
Take a break this holiday season to enjoy some of Central Oregon’s most talented musicians and performers that fill our lives with joy.…
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Deschutes County commissioners receive briefing on SriPonya, a new recovery program in Bend
SriPonya is a new nonprofit wellness program in Bend, helping empower people of all ages to recover from addictive patterns or behaviors.…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3. Stevens Rd Sewer Line Installation (Bend…
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Cedar Creek Fire’s size trimmed a bit, to 125k acres; now 75% contained
The Deschutes National Forest as of Tuesday has further reduced the temporary emergency closure area implemented as a result of the Cedar Creek…
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