Deschutes County accepting applications for Noxious Weed Advisory Board
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications for the Noxious Weed Advisory Board. The Noxious Weed Board is an advisory committee…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 25-31
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 25-31. U.S. Highway 20: Tumalo – Cooley Project (Bend…
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Sisters woman killed in crash on icy Hwy. 20 remembered as ‘amazing mother … who made everyone laugh’
A friend and coworker of a Sisters woman killed in a crash two days before Christmas on icy Highway 20 east of Sisters is raising funds to help the…
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Illegal marijuana grow raided at home in Three Rivers area south of Sunriver; three suspects charged
Community complaints and tips led to a raid and dismantling of an illegal marijuana grow Wednesday at a home in the Three Rivers area south of…
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After 8 years of service, Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel’s term draws to a close
After eight years serving as Deschutes County’s district attorney, John Hummel says he’s grateful for the positive changes he was able to help make…
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BLM transfers wildland fire engine to Alfalfa Fire District, water tender to Wheeler County Fire
The Bureau of Land Management recently transferred a water tender to the Wheeler County Fire and Rescue Rangeland Fire Protection Association and a…
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Deschutes Trails Coalition distributes stewardship grants from room-tax revenues to nine projects
– The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced Thursday the eight projects that will receive stewardship grant funds from $600,000 in room-tax revenues…
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Deschutes County Solid Waste expands schedule at Southwest Transfer Station near La Pine
Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, Deschutes County’s Southwest Transfer Station near La Pine will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Police respond to 2 crashes on ‘deceptively icy’ Hwy. 20 near Suttle Lake; ODOT urges avoiding ice-storm travel
Even before an ice storm that is prompting warnings over much of Oregon, roadways were getting deceptively icy, especially near Santiam Pass, Black…
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‘Know Sustainability’ this January with the Deschutes Public Library
Turn over a new leaf this January to strike a balance between environment and economy.…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives work to find answers, bring closure in unsolved ‘cold cases’
Every day, Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives are diving deep into unsolved “cold cases” around the county. Some are decades old, but the search…
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Central Oregon jobless rates rise in November, mirroring rest of state; 2 of 3 counties lose jobs
Unemployment rates rose across Central Oregon and throughout the state in November, continuing a trend which began in August, with local job losses…
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Six elected Deschutes County officials to be sworn in Jan. 3; public invited to ceremony
Six newly elected and re-elected Deschutes County officials will be sworn into office at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Courtroom C of the…
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Bend Chamber seeks Deschutes County assist on its Workforce Housing Initiative
In one way or another, you’ve probably noticed businesses in desperate need of workers. Perhaps you’ve experienced long waits at restaurants, or…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for C.O. Intergovernmental Council Board
Do you have a background in tourism and recreation, business and industry or a field that represents the unemployed or underemployed? The Deschutes…
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Rep. Bentz nominates 15 Second District students for acceptance to U.S. service academies
Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02) announced Monday that he has nominated 15 Oregon students, five from Deschutes County, for acceptance to the prestigious…
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Fire destroys Tumalo manufactured home; homeowner used heat gun to try to thaw frozen pipes
A challenging fire that destroyed a 1960s-era manufactured home in Tumalo on Sunday afternoon was sparked by the owner’s efforts to use a heat gun…
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Hundreds of snowboarders and sit-skiers gather for 15th annual Dirksen Derby this weekend at Mt. Bachelor
The recent snowfall at Mt. Bachelor has brought some very good conditions for the 15th annual Dirksen Derby. Hundreds of sit-skiers and…
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Tumalo-area house fire rekindles, hours after crews clear scene; losses rise to $265,000
A fire broke out Thursday night in the attic of a Tumalo-area home that had lost power, causing an estimated $100,000 damage before it was knocked…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 18-24
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 18-24. U.S. Highway 20: Tumalo – Cooley Project (Bend…
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