Fun at the Deschutes County Fair begins!
The sound of carnival rides and the smell of funnel cakes are back! Wednesday kicked off the 102nd annual Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo. Doors open…
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Two more Deschutes County flocks of 70-80 birds confirmed with avian flu, euthanized; six local cases total
With two new cases discovered in Deschutes County, leading to euthanizing close to 150 birds, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)…
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Redmond, Deschutes County, ODOT urge motorists to prepare for traffic delays during county fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fairgoers are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic delays this week for the Deschutes County Fair, especially for…
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This year, you can sign up for text alerts to your phone for important messages during Deschutes County Fair
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County Fair and Expo announced Tuesday they will be utilizing Nixle event subscription or…
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Developer of disputed Thornburgh Resort withdraws request to buy 400 acres of state land
The developer of the controversial Thornburgh Resort west of Redmond said Monday he has withdrawn a much-criticized request to buy 400 acres of…
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Deschutes County Fair will have plenty to see, do and enjoy — but this year, no shuttle to come and go
You can count on a lot of food, fun and frivolity when the Deschutes County Fair begins its five-day run on Wednesday. But don’t count on a…
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Deschutes County Fair gears up for opening day
The Deschutes County Fairgrounds is setting up for their annual celebration of rides and entertainment, when the 102nd Deschutes County Fair kicks…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 31-August 6
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 31-August 6. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to…
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Deschutes County has a blast at Knott Landfill
To make way for a new cell for trash at Knott Landfill in southeast Bend, Deschutes County Solid Waste has to blast some rock, and they did just that…
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DCSO releases photos, seeks tips to find 2 suspects in thefts from vehicles parked at trailheads
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released several photos Friday in hopes the public can help them find a man and woman who recently stole…
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C.O. drug agents catching fentanyl traffickers returning from Portland ‘hub’ with shipments
(Update: Adding video, comments from Detective Sergeant) Fentanyl cases are being coined as a modern day Russian roulette BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The…
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Deschutes County SO Street Crimes Unit arrests Redmond man on fentanyl trafficking charges
A Redmond man allegedly returning from Portland with fentanyl pills in his possession was arrested Wednesday as the car he rode in arrived back in…
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Deschutes County police agencies make 225 stops, hand out 172 tickets during 3-day traffic safety detail
Six law enforcement agencies across Deschutes County issued a total of 172 citations — mostly for speeding — over a three-day period earlier this…
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New-look security at Deschutes County Fair as Sheriff’s Office takes on new role
Deschutes County will be debuting security videos in the next week, ahead of the Deschutes County Fair.…
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Wildfire sparked east of Bend when bird makes contact with power lines; area outage hits nearly 500 CEC members
Firefighters have been busy with a string of small wildfires within the past two…
Continue Reading OSU Extension seeking Deschutes County Fair open-class food preservation exhibits
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you have two or three exhibits you can enter in the Deschutes County Fair this year? OSU-Extension’s food preservation…
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Psychiatric review finds Cloverdale murder suspect ‘unable to assist in own defense’
A psychiatric evaluation of a Redmond man accused of killing a Cloverdale woman earlier this year has found he is unable to aid and assist in his own…
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DCSO: Speeding, reckless driver of stolen car arrested after nearly causing several crashes on Highway 20
A 22-year-old Bend man speeding and driving recklessly in a stolen car on U.S. Highway 20 Monday morning nearly caused several crashes, refused to…
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Deschutes County urges residents to take precautions for extreme heat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a long streak of temperatures above 100 degrees expected this week, it becomes very important to be aware of signs of…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 24-30
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of July 24-30. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson…
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