Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit keeps trained for ‘paw patrol’ duties
Search-and-sniff activities are saving lives. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit stages monthly training for its K-9s, and it’s…
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‘That could never happen to me — until it happens’: C.O. teen speaks out after fentanyl overdose
“When you’re doing it, it seems so harmless, and you’re like, ‘I’m fine. That could never happen to me’ — until it…
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Cannafacts: New Deschutes County website lays out what’s legal marijuana, and what’s not
What’s legal, when it comes to marijuana in Deschutes County, and what’s not? A new website — from the people who enforce the sometimes confusing…
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Smoke alarm awakens Deschutes River Woods resident to garage fire, stopped from spreading
A smoke alarm awakened a sleeping Deschutes River Woods resident to a garage fire Wednesday morning. Firefighters stopped the blaze before it spread…
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Deschutes County clerk finalizes new precinct lines after redistricting completed
In coordination with Oregon’s redistricting process, Deschutes County finalized new precinct lines on Feb. 18. Many Deschutes County residents will…
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Owner of Jeep stolen in NE Bend finds it by trailer off China Hat Road south of town; 2 detained
Bend police and Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies waited outside a trailer off China Hat Road south of Bend for two people who allegedly stole a…
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As invasion and explosions hit Ukraine, Central Oregon man fears for his family’s safety
As the Russian military invades Ukraine, Oleksandr Bilobrovchuk is worried about the safety of his brothers and their families, his parents and…
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Smoke alarm awakens Tumalo resident to attic fire that caused $150,000 damage
A smoke alarm awakened a Tumalo resident early Wednesday morning to an attic fire that caused an estimated $150,000 in damage, a fire official said…
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Mixed views given on proposed Tumalo sewer system expansion ahead of public hearing
Almost all of the community of Tumalo relies on septic tanks, most of which were built in the 1970s or earlier. Septic systems require annual…
Continue ReadingPickup leaves Deschutes Market Road, topples power pole; road reopening, CEC restores power
A driver was unhurt when a pickup truck left Deschutes Market Road east of Bend and toppled a power pole late Tuesday morning – one of several…
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DCSO, OSP detectives find site of blasts near Fryrear Butte, possibly caused by exploding targets
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office detectives, aided by Oregon State Police Bomb Squad detectives, said Monday they found the location of the 2-3 very…
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Deschutes County puts $1.3 million from ARPA funds into Senior Services Hub, small-business grants
Deschutes County commissioners have approved another round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments for projects that total $1.3 million,…
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‘Know Underground’ this March at the Deschutes Public Library
Below the Earth’s surface exists a whole world teeming with activity. Join Deschutes Public Library to uncover new depths during “Know…
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Sunriver’s Fort Rock pedestrian-bike tunnel replacement to begin in early March
A pedestrian and bike tunnel that navigates under East Cascade Road into Fort Rock Park in Sunriver is slated for replacement and will close the road…
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Black Butte Ranch Police warn of rise in online marketplace sales scams
Black Butte Ranch police advised the public Wednesday that they are seeing an increase in scams involving people who are selling items on online…
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Redmond man arrested in Terrebonne after brief pursuit
A Redmond man led Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies on a brief pursuit on Highway 97 late Monday night and kept going after hitting spike strips,…
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Deschutes County seeks Solid Waste Advisory Committee applicants
Deschutes County is seeking applicants for the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Committee members will participate in the screening and selection…
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Deschutes, Willamette National Forests announce changes to wilderness permit system
The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests announced Tuesday changes being made to the Central Cascades Wilderness Permit System to address…
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Bend man gets 90-day jail term, 3 years probation after bias crime conviction
A Deschutes County jury on Friday convicted a 50-year-old Bend man of bias crime and harassment charges in an October 2019 attack on two people at…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s office IDs 2 Bend men killed in Mt. Bachelor skiing accidents
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday identified two Bend men who died after skiing accidents on Mt. Bachelor about 24 hours apart, on…
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