Deschutes County commissioners receive briefing on SriPonya, a new recovery program in Bend
SriPonya is a new nonprofit wellness program in Bend, helping empower people of all ages to recover from addictive patterns or behaviors.…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3. Stevens Rd Sewer Line Installation (Bend…
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Cedar Creek Fire’s size trimmed a bit, to 125k acres; now 75% contained
The Deschutes National Forest as of Tuesday has further reduced the temporary emergency closure area implemented as a result of the Cedar Creek…
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Deschutes County hiring consultant to study developing RV parks, campgrounds in 6 areas of county
Deschutes County is seeking proposals and plans to hire a consultant in January to conduct feasibility studies for potential development of public or…
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Mt. Bachelor pushes back season opening to next week, still plans ‘Thanks-jibbing’ holiday weekend activities
Mt. Bachelor announced Tuesday it will be offering some limited “Thanks-jibbing” activities this weekend, not a full season opening on Friday as…
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Deschutes Cultural Trust seeks 2023 grant applicants
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition is seeking applications for grant funding from all sectors within the culture field including arts, heritage, and…
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Deschutes County commissioners hold hearing on ‘time, place and manner’ rules for psilocybin use
“Even before the pandemic, Oregon has had one of the worst mental health crises in the country. I think one in three Oregonians now are saying that…
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‘I’m really energized from this event’: Energy forum held in Redmond to discuss area’s energy future
The Environmental Center invited the public to help plan for Deschutes County’s energy future. Saturday’s event was the first-ever Local Energy…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 20-26
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov. 20-26: Winter Road Closures Cascade Lakes…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for new Wolf Depredation Compensation, Finance Assistance Committee
Deschutes County is accepting applications from community members who are interested in serving on its new Wolf Depredation Compensation and Finance…
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Deschutes Land Trust establishes 1,100-acre Paulina Creek Preserve near La Pine
The Deschutes Land Trust announced Thursday it has established a new 1,099-acre preserve near La Pine and Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for Fair Board openings
Deschutes County residents are invited to apply to serve on the Deschutes County Fair…
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Oregon DEQ offering free water well testing to dozens of S. Deschutes County property owners
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is offering free well water testing in southern Deschutes County as part of a groundwater quality…
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Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District to start pile burning west of Bend, Sunriver
Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest’s Bend-Fort Ranger District plan to start pile burning in areas west of Bend and Sunriver as conditions…
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Mt. Bachelor announces it will add a wood energy (biomass) facility next summer
Mt. Bachelor has announced it will start construction next June of a state-of-the-art biomass facility to heat its buildings, saying it will replace…
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Deschutes County hires new county forester, Fire Adapted Communities coordinator
Deschutes County has hired Kevin Moriarty as its new county forester and Corinne Heiner as its new Fire Adapted Communities…
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After 20 years, Pronghorn Club and Resort rebrands as Juniper Preserve, a ‘destination wellness’ resort
Pronghorn Resort, a leading resort and residential community northeast of Bend since 2002, recently announced it is rebranding as Juniper…
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Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road to close for winter next Tuesday, Deschutes County reports
This week’s Deschutes County road update includes Monday’s seasonal closure of the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake…
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Record number of last-minute ballots in Deschutes County, but overall turnout lower than expected
On Election Day and the day before, Deschutes County received 45,000…
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Deschutes National Forest implements, shifts trail closures west of Bend, near Sunriver
The Deschutes National Forest is implementing and shifting trail closures in areas west of Bend and near Sunriver as vegetation management work…
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