BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The renovations and new construction of libraries throughout Deschutes County bring a wonderful opportunity for the Deschutes Public Library to expand its existing art collection. The Library appointed local artists, one project architect, and community representatives from Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, and Portland to serve on the Public Art
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Deschutes County has released its proposed $404 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024, with a range of familiar priorities up for discussion, from homelessness and the Redmond Campus expansion to an expanded courthouse and siting a new landfill.
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A Waldport woman was arrested on DUII-alcohol and reckless driving charges after crashing her SUV on Highway 20 west of Tumalo Wednesday evening, toppling a power pole, closing the road for hours and knocking out power to a few dozen area residents until repairs were made.
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A pretty but pesky invasive and noxious weed is making its way into Central Oregon gardens. Experts say myrtle spurge is not something you want around. It’s a drought-tolerant plant being used often in home gardens, but despite its attractive look, it’s an invasive plant and can displace native plants.
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Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock and Crescent ranger districts plan to continue prescribed burn operations on Thursday.
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NewsChannel 21 spoke Wednesday with Deschutes Public Library Board member Ray Miao, who was reelected Tuesday, defeating challenger Marisa Chappell Hossick by a 61-38% margin.
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Despite the economic uncertainties of the times, Bend-area voters narrowly approved a significantly larger five-year operating levy for Bend Fire & Rescue Tuesday night, as well as other money measures around Deschutes County, while Crook County voters turned out in relatively high numbers to oust several school and park board incumbents.
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Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to continue prescribed burn operations for a third day Wednesday in an area three miles southwest of Sunriver, immediately west of the Three Rivers neighborhood and south of Ann’s Butte.
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Community members are invited to provide input on the Deschutes County Community Development Department’s Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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One of the most notorious killers in Central Oregon history may be getting yet another new trial – his fifth – if a judge’s ruling Friday stands, after recent years brought a change in state law, a state Supreme Court ruling and former Gov. Kate Brown’s commutation of 17 Death Row inmates’ death sentences.
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Mowing operations are planned next week for Deschutes National Forest lands adjacent to the Peter Skene Ogden Trail, resulting in closure of a segment of the trail, officials said Friday.
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Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May 14-20.
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Monty and Perry South Campgrounds will close for pre-season maintenance and hazard tree removal in the coming weeks, the Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday.
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This summer, Deschutes County’s Department of Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events in La Pine, Redmond and Sisters where residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free.
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A Bend man accused of fatally shooting a Powell Butte man at the victim’s home on Sunday, stealing his car and later engaging in a police chase north of Bend and shooting himself several times was arraigned on murder, manslaughter and other charges Tuesday afternoon.
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An intoxicated man was arrested on several charges Monday evening, accused of pointing a handgun at his adult daughter in their home south of Sunriver, then trying to reach family members who fled and locked themselves in an apartment, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Travelers on U.S Highway 20 between Tumalo and Bend will see changes this summer as the first of four new roundabouts is expected to open the end of June. These roundabouts are a part of the U.S. 20 Corridor Improvements.
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Deschutes County commissioners will hold a public hearing next Wednesday on two proposed changes to the rules for dog licenses – an option to buy a multi-year license and expand a fee exemption for assistance animals.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid various efforts to tackle the homeless crisis in Deschutes County, a Deschutes County commissioner is expressing concern about slow progress so far by the Coordinated Houseless Response Office, created last year under House Bill 4123, sponsored by state Rep. Jason Kropf, D-Bend.
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The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board has approved seven grants that will permanently protect some of Oregon’s most important farm and ranch lands.
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