Cascades East Transit still needs bus drivers; Deschutes County explores options to expedite licensing process
Cascades East Transit is looking for more bus drivers, so it can return service back to pre-covid levels and offer new…
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Tumalo-area man seeks Deschutes County approval – again – for private airstrip for his 2 planes
A Deschutes County hearings officer takes testimony at 6 p.m. Tuesday on a request by a Redmond-area man to use a private airstrip for his own two…
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Deschutes National Forest pushes back opening day for several campgrounds due to lingering snow
The late, heavy snow at higher elevations of the High Desert has brought Central Oregonians more time to enjoy winter sports such as skiing and…
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Apparent hoax call of shooting at SW Bend home brings out major police presence, closes streets
A caller to Deschutes County 911 dispatchers claimed to have shot someone at a home in southwest Bend Tuesday, prompting a major police presence, the…
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Another sign spring is at hand: The road to Pilot Butte summit opens Friday
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will open the gate to the summit road at Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint on Friday at 10…
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Deschutes Brewery bets big on non-alcoholic beer, partners with Sustainable Beverage Technologies
Deschutes Brewery announced this week it’s bringing non-alcoholic beer capabilities in-house through a new strategic partnership with Sustainable…
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Madras man killed, second seriously injured in three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 97 south of Madras
One Madras man was killed and another was seriously injured in the head-on collision of a minivan and SUV Sunday night on U.S. Highway 97 south of…
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Tickets on sale for 2023 Crooked River Roundup rodeo; grand marshal named, queen crowned
It’s time to bust out your Western wardrobe as Crook County welcomes rodeo fans to one of Oregon’s oldest family-friendly events—the historic…
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A ‘pure passion’ for trees: Redmond arborist Cassie Sigloh receives state forestry honor
Arborist Cassie Sigloh of Redmond is among individuals and organizations being honored this year by the Oregon Department of Forestry and the…
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Investigation of non-injury hit-and-run crash closes SW Reservoir Road near Alfalfa for hours
A criminal investigation of a non-injury hit-and-run crash closed Southwest Reservoir Road east of Alfalfa for several hours Monday, Crook County…
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Deschutes County, city seek to provide managed homeless encampments on rural lands
“We have a desperate need for outdoor shelter opportunities that can help people take the journey from homeless to housed and being reintegrated in…
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From ‘Hamel’ to ‘Honor’: Story of severely injured horse has a fairy tale ending
A seriously injured horse has not only a new home, but a new life in Bend, where he’ll be helping kids…
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Popular Phil’s Trailhead mountain bike area begins renovation for new tricks
The skills area by Phil’s Trailhead is a popular mountain bike destination, but its been worn down by time and heavy use.…
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La Pine-area woman who relinquished 17 of her 24 dogs charged with felony animal neglect
A La Pine-area woman who relinquished 17 of her 24 dogs late last month has been cited on 17 felony counts of second-degree animal neglect after an…
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Dax, the Delivery Robot is set to cruise the streets of Madras to provide key data on sidewalks
With all the talk about tech and artificial intelligence, it’ll be interesting to see how many double-takes a new helper for the city of Madras –…
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CERT Team captures Washington state double-homicide suspect near Madras
A Washington state double-homicide suspect deemed “armed and dangerous” was arrested by Central Oregon’s SWAT Team early Sunday after a brief…
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Gov. Kotek: Central Oregon to receive $13.9 million from homeless state of emergency funding
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Monday how much funding each region within Oregon’s homelessness state of emergency will receive from the state, as well as…
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US Forest Service grant gives $1 million boost to city of Prineville’s planned biomass power project
The city of Prineville has just received a $1 million boost from the U.S. Forest Service for its plans with Crook County to build a 25-megawatt…
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Redmond-area domestic violence suspect accused of fleeing traffic stop, dragging deputy
A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy was dragged a short distance Saturday afternoon by a Redmond man accused of violating a restraining order and…
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SW Redmond family loses dog, cat in house fire; firefighters revive, save second dog
A fire that broke out in the kitchen of a southwest Redmond home Saturday afternoon claimed the lives of a dog and a cat, an official said, but crews…
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