Gov. Brown to fill retiring Judge Forte’s seat by appointment
Although an election to fill the seat of retiring Deschutes County Circuit Judge Stephen Forte is coming up in May, Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday…
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DCSO deputy put on leave as state police academy incident investigated
A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave during an internal investigation of an incident at the state’s…
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Hundreds of 2020 census jobs coming to Central Oregon
The federal government is looking to hire hundreds of people here in Central Oregon. The U.S Census Bureau is recruiting employees to help with…
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As Bend home prices surge, more C.O. homebuyers look elsewhere in region
According to the Central Oregon Association of Realtors, Bend home sales prices averaged about $450,000 at the end of 2019.…
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DCSO, Bend and Redmond PD to join Ring’s Neighbors app
The Bend and Redmond police departments and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday will join the Neighbors app by Ring. The law…
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Terrebonne well driller carries on, despite revoked state license, fine
A Terrebonne water well-driller who had his state license revoked last fall says his business is carrying on, thanks to his two still-licensed…
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After 2 C.O. dogs caught in traps, owners urge stricter limits
Residents who enjoy activities like hiking or biking have encountered steel traps near trailheads, campgrounds and public areas. Some have reported…
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C.O. Homeless Point In Time Count underway
The Homeless Leadership Coalition kicked off the annual Point In Time Count in Central Oregon…
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Bend considers code change to trim downtown street closures for events
The city of Bend and the Downtown Bend Business Association are considering a revision in city codes to reduce the number of days downtown streets…
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OSP cites Bend truck driver in Hwy. 20E crash for falling asleep
A Bend truck driver was cited Tuesday for falling asleep at the wheel, leading to a crash into a utility pole on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend that…
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DCSO adds deputy training in wake of 2 crashes involving patrol cars
Two crashes in recent months involving Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies driving patrol cars has led to some added training for deputies in safely…
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Pile burning continues in Three Creeks area south of Sisters
Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District will continue pile burning in the Melvin Butte project area Wednesday. The piles are located about 9…
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Central Oregon jobless rates still on decline to close out 2019
Although the stats are undergoing revisions, Central Oregon’s employment picture ended 2019 with strong hiring and a continued drop in jobless rates,…
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Friends of Bend Libraries disbands, forms new nonprofit
The Deschutes County Public Library has asked Friends of the Bend Library and the other Friends groups in Sisters, Redmond, La Pine and Sunriver to…
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Bend railroad crossings, traffic delay emergency response times
As just about every Bend resident knows, the city is growing rapidly, and that means both railroad crossings and heavy traffic can affect response…
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Marine Board agrees to consider motorboats at Twin Lakes for disabled access
The Oregon State Marine Board agreed this week to further explore a citizen’s request to allow boats with electric motors on North and South Twin…
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OAS hosts disabled veterans for weekend at Mt. Bachelor
From Friday through Sunday, Bend-based nonprofit Oregon Adaptive Sports is hosting its 13th annual “Heroes” snow sports weekend for veterans with…
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Proposed Oregon bill targets housing discrimination
Housing discrimination is not just an urban issue, but rather a statewide concern. Through Senate Bill 1534, Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle and state…
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Former DCSO sergeant loses second lawsuit against agency
A former Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant has lost the second of two lawsuits against the agency, claiming unfair treatment and violation of his…
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Deschutes health official: No need to worry about new coronavirus, yet
A new Chinese virus that has been linked to six deaths in that country has made its way to the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
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