Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road opening dates set
The Deschutes County Road Department said Thursday it will open Paulina Lake Road on Friday, May 8, at 6 a.m. and Cascade Lakes Highway on Tuesday,…
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Fierce fire destroys rural home northwest of Sisters
An intense fire early Thursday morning destroyed a home in the rural Cascade Meadow Ranch subdivision northwest of Sisters, officials…
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Citizen tip leads DCSO to 3 stolen bikes, drugs, cash, three arrests
A citizen tip Wednesday of two men taking apart possibly stolen bikes behind a trailer on Bend’s north end led to the arrest of three Bend…
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Deschutes, Willamette forests delay wilderness limited-entry permits until 2021
After much consideration, the Deschutes and Willamette national forests said Thursday they will delay the implementation of the Central Cascades…
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DCSO: La Pine man pepper-sprayed friend, threw his prosthetic leg in woods, threatened to light him on fire
A La Pine man has been arrested on charges he assaulted a friend with punches and pepper spray, removed his prosthetic leg and threw it into the…
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Bend eases up on parking enforcement during ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order
With many people working remotely from home due to the ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order, it’s increased the number of cars parked on streets in…
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Deschutes County officials eye improvement related to COVID-19, continuing issues
Deschutes County commissioners and health officials talked Wednesday about how the county appears to be showing signs of improvement related to…
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As Pilot Butte, Lake Billy Chinook boat ramp reopen, few are on hand at first
After being closed for about a month and a half, eight Oregon state parks are now open for limited access, including Pilot Butte in Bend (no…
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Bend Fire & Rescue closes rural outdoor debris burning for season
With wildfire season approaching and low fuel moisture levels, Bend Fire & Rescue on Wednesday closed outdoor debris burning for the season in rural…
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Deschutes SO warns that ‘warrant’ scam still around, ripping off victims
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warned Central Oregonians again on Wednesday of a “warrant” telephone scam that’s been around awhile and…
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Counties revising draft plans to reopen economy under new state requirements
Oregon counties created a drafted framework for Governor Kate Brown to consider reopening the state, but the governor incorporated new regional…
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Some Deschutes County voters say their ballot lists wrong party affiliation
Some Deschutes County voters say they found the wrong party affiliation listed on their ballots in the mail.…
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NewsChannel 21 talks with 2 Democratic candidates for Deschutes Co. commissioner
Oregon’s primary election is in two weeks, and among the local races being decided is who will advance among three Democrats running for Deschutes…
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Deschutes County urges celebrating Historic Preservation Month virtually
During the month of May, take time to celebrate Deschutes County’s heritage through virtual Historic Preservation Month activities. The county’s…
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Swalley Irrigation District says latest canal piping has raised Middle Deschutes flows
Swalley Irrigation District says it has completed the latest part of its ambitious plan to pipe all of its irrigation canals, to benefit fish habitat…
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Redmond man charged with assaulting woman at camp on BLM land
A Redmond man was arrested late Friday night on charges he struck a woman on the head with a metal bar or similar object at a camp on BLM land just…
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Hobby Lobby reopens in Bend with social distancing measures in place
Hobby Lobby has been reopening stores across the country, and on Friday that included its location in the Bend River Promenade on Third…
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Bull Springs tree farm owners temporarily ban motor vehicles to curb fire risk
With much of federal and state lands closed in response to the coronavirus, the Bull Springs Skyline Forest tree farm northwest of Bend has gone from…
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Bend business turns to GoFundMe site to help stay afloat
Many Central Oregon businesses are having trouble getting federal assistance amid lengthy business closures, and one in Bend is now requesting and…
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Update: Missing La Pine woman, children found safe in Idaho; husband arrested
A missing La Pine woman and her three children have been found safe in Idaho and her husband, who she had a restraining order against, has been…
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