Deschutes County Community Development moving to electronic permitting system
Beginning in April, Deschutes County Community Development will no longer accept paper plans for building and onsite (septic) permits.…
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Deschutes County commissioners extend lease on Redmond Safe Parking Program site, OK adding 2 spaces
Deschutes County commissioners agreed Monday to extend the lease on a recently location for Redmond’s Safe Parking Program for another year and…
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Early-morning fire destroys Crooked River Ranch outbuilding; crews contain blaze, prevent spread
A fire at Crooked River Ranch early Saturday morning destroyed a small outbuilding and the tractor and flatbed trailer inside, but firefighters…
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Even Tumalo Fire Station’s Smokey Bear was wearin’ the green this St. Patrick’s Day
The Smokey Bear who stands watch as a fire prevention reminder outside the Tumalo Fire Station was all decked out by … someone, for St. Patrick’S…
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Deschutes County Library gets overdue book in the mail — as in 44 years past due
The Deschutes Public Library sees roughly 2,000 books returned to its locations every day. The vast majority of those are returned via the book drops…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of March 19-25
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March…
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DCSO ID’s Bend snowboarder killed in Paulina Peak avalanche, offer details of recovery efforts
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday identified a 33-year-old Bend snowboarder who was killed in an avalanche Wednesday afternoon while…
Continue Reading Deschutes County Planning Commission sets public hearing on Planning Division Work Plan
The public is invited to provide input on the Deschutes County Community Development Department’s Work…
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‘Timing couldn’t be worse’: Deschutes DA, judge, program graduate dismayed by end of Adult Treatment Court
Deschutes County’s Adult Treatment Court, which has been helping people overcome substance use disorder and transition into a place of stability, has…
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FireFree free yard debris disposal events coming up
Fire season is quickly approaching, and now is the time for Central Oregonians to plan to reduce their risk by creating defensible space and taking…
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Terrebonne sewer vote update: Seven more ballots arrive in mail, leaving result up in the air
Tuesday night’s ballot count showed the proposed formation of the Terrebonne Sanitary (sewer) District failing by a single vote – but seven more…
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Registration now open for Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Community Academy
Registration is now open for the 2023 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Community Academy, to be held at their Bend office.…
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May special District Election filing deadline approaches; some board seats vacant, others unopposed
With the candidate filing deadline for the May 16 Special District Election just two days away, Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison is urging…
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Sunriver Women’s Club giving $55,000 grant to new South County Collaborative for educational initiative
Later this week, the Sunriver Women’s Club will award $55,586 to the recently formed South County Collaborative, an exciting new initiative to…
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Mt. Bachelor shuttle buses can help skiers, boarders deal with traffic jams heading to the slopes
With all that recent fresh powder to play in, there’s been a noticeable uptick in traffic to Mt. Bachelor — and as most regulars know all too…
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‘I would miss it’: East Bend Library faces uncertain future, remodel put on pause
The fate of the East Bend Library is yet to be determined, but should be known by later this year.…
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Deschutes County Jail repaired after rifle shot that landed Sunriver man in same jail as dad hours later
A 25-year-old Sunriver man allegedly fired a high-powered rifle shot into the entrance of the Deschutes County Jail Thursday night – just 10 hours…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of March 12-18
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March…
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Deschutes Public Library unveils Stevens Ranch library renderings, sets Monday evening public meeting
The Deschutes Public Library released two renderings Friday and invited the community to a public meeting on Monday evening to learn more about its…
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Dog chases, kills up to six sheep in one day, leaving Redmond-area family devastated
Oregon State Police and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are investigating livestock attacks in an area north of…
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