Terrebonne tow truck stolen; Deschutes County SO seeks tips from public
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding a tow truck stolen from the parking lot of Abbas Towing of Terrebonne a…
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ODOT to add 2 roundabouts, bike/pedestrian underpass to Highway 20 at Tumalo
Two long-awaited roundabouts and a bike/pedestrian underpass will be built on busy U.S. Highway 20 at Tumalo, starting next…
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One of ‘Redmond 5’ teens convicted in 2001 Barbara Thomas killing out of prison; others may follow
One of five Redmond teens convicted in the brutal killing of Barbara Thomas at her home on the Old Bend-Redmond Highway 20 years ago has been quietly…
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C.O. police agencies join in nationwide domestic violence sweep amid sharp rise in local calls
Several Central Oregon law enforcement agencies took part this week in a national domestic violence sweep and reported making five arrests as they…
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Hunnell Road improvements could be ‘win-win’ for county, residents if safety concerns addressed
Deschutes County is planning to repave, widen and extend Hunnell Road between Cooley Road and Tumalo Road on the north end of Bend, but not everyone…
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Deschutes County weekly road construction update: Oct. 31-Nov. 6
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Oct. 31 to Nov.…
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Deschutes County, Bend leaders agree to proceed with joint ‘homeless office’ partnership
Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors met Thursday afternoon and made progress on coordinating their efforts at tackling the…
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Jamie McLeod-Skinner challenging fellow Democrat Rep. Kurt Schrader in redrawn District 5
Terrebonne Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner announced Thursday she has launched her 2022 campaign for Oregon’s dramatically redrawn Fifth…
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ODOT to fully close Old McKenzie Pass Highway on Monday
With snow in the Oregon Cascades upon us, maintenance managers with the Oregon Department of Transportation have made the decision to close the…
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Deschutes County, FEMA partner on free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics in November
Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with FEMA to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Bend, La Pine and…
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Pile burning planned on 300 acres in Newberry Caldera
Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct about 300 acres of pile burning within the Newberry Caldera. Ignitions are…
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ODOT seeking more public input on plans for Hwy. 97-Baker Road interchange
Members of the public will have another opportunity to weigh in on the future of transportation infrastructure investment and development in south…
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Wyeth Boat Launch to close for rebuilding project
Deschutes National Forest engineering staff plan to close the Wyeth Boat Launch by the Deschutes River below Wickiup Dam to provide construction…
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Deschutes County appeals ODOT move, seeks to affirm Butler Market Road 50 mph speed limit
The Oregon Speed Zone Appeal Panel will hear an unusual appeal next week from Deschutes County, which says the Oregon Department of Transportation…
Continue Reading Sisters Ranger District plans pile burning on 1,200 acres near Melvin Butte, Black Crater
The Sisters Ranger District plans to conduct pile burning in the Melvin Butte and Black Crater areas. Fuels specialists will ignite 1,024 acres of…
Continue Reading Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent ranger districts continuing pile burning
Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct pile burning across the district over the next two days, providing conditions…
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Deschutes County internal audit program gets highest rating
Following a successful peer review four years ago, the Deschutes County internal auditing program has received the highest rating for compliance of…
Continue Reading Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District begins pile burning in several locations
Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District began to ignite piles in several spots on Friday afternoon, with ignitions lasting one day.…
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Attorney Emerson Levy declares bid for Zika’s Oregon House District 53 seat
Community advocate and attorney Emerson Levy announced Thursday that she is filing to run again for state representative for House District 53,…
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Deschutes County directs $6.6 million in federal funds to expanded child care access
The Deschutes County Commission has unanimously approved their largest American Rescue Plan Act investment to date, allocating an additional $6.6…
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