The Redmond Municipal Airport recently had an osprey nest removed from a location near the end of an airport runway. The airport tells us it had to do with safety, and was part of a wildlife mitigation plan.
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A new roundabout is being built on U.S. Highway 20 at Tumalo, and Deschutes County commissioners are welcoming public input about what public art it might feature.
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On Wednesday at 1 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a test message to people who have signed up for Deschutes Alerts.
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It was the 30th annual “Spring Thing” event at Smith Rock State Park on Saturday. It’s put on by the non-profit Smith Rock Group, which helps preserve the state park and its beauty.
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A stubborn fire broke out Friday evening at a large clubhouse building at the Juniper Preserve (formerly Pronghorn) Resort between Bend and Redmond, bringing firefighting crews from both cities and Sunriver.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of April 29-May 6. Deschutes Market Road/Hamehook Road Intersection Improvement (Bend Area) – Clearing work, excavation, and other shoulder work will be occurring on Deschutes Market Road and Hamehook Road. Traffic Information – Road users should expect delays of up to 20 minutes during
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Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters Ranger Districts plan to conduct prescribed burn operations on Friday.
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Black Butte Ranch will unveil its newest amenity next Monday when it celebrates the grand opening of its flagship $20 million dining and meeting facility. We got a “grand tour” Thursday, ahead of the grand opening.
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Staff who serve veterans for Deschutes County Veterans’ Services are warning of “pension poachers.”
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Oregon’s upcoming May 16 Special District Election is all about local decision-makers and money requests, without the statewide and national races that can make for a more contentious campaign climate — but also fuel ballot returns.
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Central Oregon’s year-over-year employment gains in March were stronger than ones seen over the month, but seasonally adjusted unemployment rates fell in all three Central Oregon counties, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday.
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Over 40 participants from various agencies, nonprofits and higher education institutions from across the United States, Tribal Nations and Canada have come to Central Oregon for a two-week prescribed fire training exchange known as TREX.
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The new owners and those who have been helping clean up, repair and prepare the World-Famous Petersen Rock Garden & Museum (and Peacock Sanctuary) near Redmond are seeking volunteers to help out the weekend of May 21st as they plan to reopen by Memorial Day. NewsChannel 21 photojournalist Tyson Beauchemin paid a visit to see
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Summit Health announced Monday the acquisition of High Desert Family Medicine in Sunriver in June, as Dr. Dan Skotte retires from medical practice.
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Twin Lakes Resort in Central Oregon has been sold, and opened to the public under new management last week for this year’s season.
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Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of April 23-29.
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Three Redmond residents were arrested by police and the region’s SWAT Team at a location south of the city Friday afternoon, two accused in a Redmond armed robbery last week that sent a man to the hospital with injuries. The third was taken into custody on several outstanding warrants.
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The longest-running children’s grief camp in Oregon, Camp Sunrise, is back with its traditional three-day free event format at Suttle Lake after a three-year hiatus, Hospice of Redmond announced Tuesday.
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RendezVan is the celebration of Mt. Bachelor’s amazing community of RVers, campers, and van-lifers who make the annual pilgrimage to the resort in the springtime to enjoy soft spring laps and sunshine.
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Shelter space soon will become available again at the former Rainbow Hotel in Bend. It previously opened last July to serve the homeless, but only operated for a brief period of time.
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