Going natural: Christmas tree-cutting permits go on sale from Deschutes, Ochoco national forests
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests have begun selling permits to cut Christmas trees from Central Oregon’s national forest…
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La Pine, Deschutes County officials talk RV/campground study, new affordable housing projects
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A joint meeting was held Wednesday night between Deschutes County commissioners and the La Pine City Council. Among the…
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Deschutes County commissioners salute Dick Tobiason, a ‘tireless champion for local veterans’
A large group gathered at the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday to recognize retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Vietnam War…
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Deschutes County commissioners push back new camping rules amid efforts to create managed camps, safe parking
Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to delay by more than four months the effective date of its new camping regulations for county…
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Spring River residents voice concern about hunting near homes, recreation areas; issue a hot topic at La Pine meeting
Several upset residents in south Deschutes County say hunters shot and killed 3-4 elk last Saturday, one reportedly illegally, in an area they…
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Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold hearing on proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday evening, the Deschutes County Planning Commission will host a public hearing on proposed amendments to County Code…
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ODOT to fully close McKenzie Pass Highway for the winter on Thursday morning
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Old McKenzie Pass Highway, Oregon 242, will fully close for the winter season on Thursday morning, the Oregon Department…
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‘Justice and closure’ delayed? As victims’ families wait, C.O. murder cases can take years to go to trial
More than three years after the death of his daughter, a Bend father still waits for her accused killers to go on…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK new rural accessory dwelling unit program: Will it help ease housing crunch?
Starting Dec. 1, owners of eligible properties can apply for rural Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits through Deschutes County Community…
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Deschutes County re-launches effort to fill three vacancies on Historic Landmarks Commission
Deschutes County has renewed efforts to recruit residents who are interested in serving on its Historic Landmarks Commission, after a proposal to…
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Nelson admits mistake in not checking Dahlgren background; Chang notes he was paid in full, blasts ‘shoddy’ process
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson, under fire from a county commissioner and others for not checking the work background of a consultant he hired…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 5-11
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov. 5-11. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road Improvement…
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Deschutes County DA Steve Gunnels talks crime rates, issues with League of Women Voters
Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels talked crime rates, public defenders and more during a First Thursday talk with the League of Women…
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Deschutes County Special Election seeing low turnout, with less than a week to cast ballots
A Redmond Fire & Rescue levy and a road district money measure are the only two items on next Tuesday’s Special Election ballot in Deschutes…
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Bend, Deschutes and Crook counties, Warm Springs receive share of $2.65 million in federal road-safety funds
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., announced Monday nearly $2.7 million in federal funds for cities, counties and…
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Tumalo farmer receives $10,000 grant from Tractor Supply Co. for her microgreens business, Tender Greens
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and American Farmland Trust have awarded…
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Late-night fire destroys large shop off Hwy. 97 north of Bend; losses estimated at $750,000
A large shop building near Highway 97 just north of Bend went up in flames late Tuesday night, and the fire spread to several vehicles, a trailer,…
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‘We can really make a difference’: New astronomy, rocketry nonprofit launches, focusing on science education
Robert Grossfeld, manager of the Oregon Observatory in Sunriver, is director of the new Cascade Astronomy & Rocketry Academy, a nonprofit…
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Senate passes ag appropriations bill, including $5 million for Arnold, North Unit irrigation piping projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday major investments in Oregon agriculture, rural housing, food…
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Deschutes County plans to close Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Highway on Tuesday, Nov. 21
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has announced plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road on the morning of Thursday, Nov.…
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