As snow moves in, Deschutes County Road Department says it’s ready for winter work
The winter season is officially here, as most Central Oregonians are seeing out the window or on the streets Wednesday can see, which means you’ll…
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Deschutes County commissioners to discuss possible location for RV homeless camp east of Bend
Like many ideas suggesting where and how to best assist the homeless population, there’s another one that’s becoming a topic of debate.…
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Study highlights importance of sewage system proposed for Terrebonne
A 2020 Terrebonne Wastewater Feasibility Study shows that many septic tanks in Terrebonne are reaching the end of their 30 year life cycle, leading…
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Flakes fly as Mt. Bachelor gets 63rd season underway; Hoodoo sets Friday opening
The snow was deep, the lifts were spinning and the flakes were flying as Mt. Bachelor finally got its 63rd season underway…
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USFS closing driving access to Tumalo Falls, Three Creek Lake and Crescent Lake due to snowfall
The Deschutes National Forest said Monday it will close three Forest Service roads this week due to recent and expected…
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Oregon reports 39 more COVID-19 related deaths over weekend, 3 from Deschutes County
There were 39 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon over the weekend, including three Deschutes County women who died in October at St.…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 12-18
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Dec.…
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Deschutes County, COIC offer COVID-19 recovery grants for small businesses, nonprofits
Deschutes County, through a partnership with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, is offering grants to small businesses and non-profits in…
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DCSO K-9 Masa finds fleeing, hiding Terrebonne motorcyclist; it takes bite to arrest him
A Redmond man who refused to pull over his motorcycle for a traffic stop in Terrebonne Tuesday night soon crashed it and went into hiding nearby, and…
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Mother of Bend teen killed in June Wickiup Reservoir crash files multi-party lawsuit
It’s been nearly six months since the death of 17 year old Anthony Clough, known as AJ, a Mountain View…
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Deschutes County receives association award for annual financial report
Deschutes County announced Wednesday it has received the Government Finance Officers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual…
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Deschutes County Commission directs $1 million to expand homeless outreach team
The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments of more than $1 million to support additional homeless…
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Deschutes SO, partner launch ‘Operation Guardian Angel,’ a medication-aided treatment program
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday it is partnering with Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 5-11
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec.…
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Deschutes County SO back with ‘Shop with a Cop,’ again with volunteers filling role
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planning and preparations are underway for the 2021 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop program. Shop with a Cop…
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Deschutes River Conservancy, Deschutes Land Trust partner to boost Whychus Creek flows
The Deschutes River Conservancy and Deschutes Land Trust announced Thursday a water rights transfer that will help return more water to Whychus…
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No longer wasted? Deschutes County seeks proposals to use gas created by Knott Landfill’s trash
A new project seeking proposals for Deschutes County’s Knott Landfill in southeast Bend could result in a win-win situation for the county, landfill…
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Pile burning continuing this week across Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District
Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District are resuming pile burning across the district this week. The district will continue pile…
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Deschutes County offering free COVID-19 drive-thru clinic at fairgrounds for anyone 5 and older
Deschutes County Health Services has announced it is partnering with the Oregon Health Authority to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccines for…
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Smith Rock climber injured, prompting Deschutes County SO Search and Rescue effort
A Redmond woman was injured when she struck her head while climbing at Smith Rock State Park on Sunday morning, prompting a rescue effort,…
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