‘Know Puzzles’ this February with special programs at the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Decode a month’s worth of head-scratching mysteries. Uncover myths and misconceptions from a forensic scientist and puzzle…
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OSP identifies La Pine woman, 77, killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 at Hwy. 31 junction
Oregon State Police on Saturday identified a 77-year-old La Pine woman who was killed Friday on U.S. Highway 97 when the driver of an SUV turned…
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‘January has come with a bang’: Mt. Bachelor gets an influx of snow for skiers, boarders to enjoy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has seen an influx of snow this month. Hundreds of cars filled the parking lot as people woke up bright…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Jan. 21-27
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Jan. 21-27. Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend…
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Deschutes County extends recruitment for Facility Project Review Committee members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested community members to serve on its Facility Project Review Committee.…
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Coordinated Houseless Response Office Advisory Board seeks two Deschutes county residents to fill vacancies
Deschutes County’s Coordinated Houseless Response Office is accepting applications for two at-large seats on its CHRO Advisory Committee. County…
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‘A new era in substance use:’ Deschutes County officials see troubling surge: four fatal fentanyl overdoses in six days
The entire state of Oregon has seen a significant increase in overdose deaths in the last year, many related to fentanyl, and Central Oregon sadly is…
Continue Reading Deschutes County accepting applications for at-large Planning Commission member
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County seeks applications from residents who are interested in serving on the county’s Planning Commission.…
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‘Big thaw’ brings high volume of service calls to C.O. plumbers, roofers; Bend Fire sees dozens of sprinkler issues
After an arctic blast made its way through much of Oregon last weekend, and now with a major warmup, several roofing and plumbing businesses on the…
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DCSO Search and Rescue uses its new PistenBully tracked rescue vehicle to reach two stranded snowmobilers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, geared up for winter rescue efforts, has begun making use of its new…
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Community members turn out in Sunriver to express their concerns over hunting on federal land
Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone led a community gathering at The Door in Sunriver Tuesday evening, to hear resident concerns about hunting…
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Cold temperatures near zero linger across Central Oregon, creating more challenging road conditions
As an arctic blast hangs on across Central Oregon and much of the state Monday, businesses and government entities alike are feeling and dealing with…
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Deschutes County officials cut the ribbon on new North County Campus in Redmond
Deschutes County officials were on hand Friday to cut the ribbon on the new North County Campus on Kingwood Avenue in Redmond, a site bringing…
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Deschutes County Public Health offers cold-snap safety, health tips, provides list of warming shelters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter weather is upon us and expected to continue into next week with subzero temperatures, additional snow and high winds.…
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Deschutes County to keep looking at possible business license for short-term rentals; DeBone still unconvinced
Deschutes County will continue to examine the possibility of enacting a business license to set some rules and requirements for short-term rental…
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Mt. Bachelor operations limited, delayed by big snowstorm’s impacts, while Hoodoo finally opens for the season
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crews on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor dealt Wednesday with the impacts of a major storm that dumped plenty of fresh powder…
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Former DCSO detective Ron Brown sentenced, serving a week in Prineville jail on official misconduct conviction
A former longtime Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy and detective, recently convicted by a judge of two counts of official misconduct, was…
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Three high school seniors win League of Women Voters of Deschutes County’s ‘Why Vote’ essay contest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CONGRATULATIONS to three senior students who each won $500 cash prize from the League of Women Voters Deschutes in December for…
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DCSO youth mentoring program seeks volunteers; training class coming up
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has a program, Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth, or COPY, that matches volunteer mentors with children…
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Redmond-area man, 85, who disappeared 2 months ago found dead east of Bend; no foul play suspected
An 85-year-old man last seen near his home in the Eagle Crest area west of Redmond nearly two months ago, prompting a public request for any…
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