New-look security at Deschutes County Fair as Sheriff’s Office takes on new role
Deschutes County will be debuting security videos in the next week, ahead of the Deschutes County Fair.…
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Wildfire sparked east of Bend when bird makes contact with power lines; area outage hits nearly 500 CEC members
Firefighters have been busy with a string of small wildfires within the past two…
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OSU Extension seeking Deschutes County Fair open-class food preservation exhibits
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you have two or three exhibits you can enter in the Deschutes County Fair this year? OSU-Extension’s food preservation…
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Psychiatric review finds Cloverdale murder suspect ‘unable to assist in own defense’
A psychiatric evaluation of a Redmond man accused of killing a Cloverdale woman earlier this year has found he is unable to aid and assist in his own…
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DCSO: Speeding, reckless driver of stolen car arrested after nearly causing several crashes on Highway 20
A 22-year-old Bend man speeding and driving recklessly in a stolen car on U.S. Highway 20 Monday morning nearly caused several crashes, refused to…
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Deschutes County urges residents to take precautions for extreme heat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a long streak of temperatures above 100 degrees expected this week, it becomes very important to be aware of signs of…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 24-30
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of July 24-30. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson…
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Lines hold, crews still working 26-acre wildfire south of Sunriver, by BNSF Railway tracks
A wildfire broke out early Friday afternoon south of Sunriver, growing to about 26 acres and putting up a large smoke plume before numerous ground…
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After fourth case of bird flu in Deschutes County, what birds will be at the fair this year?
Bird flu cases are increasing in Deschutes County, and a quarantine area has grown to Redmond. With the Deschutes County Fair approaching, that means…
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Measure 110 Oversight Council OKs Behavioral Health Resource Network for Deschutes County
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council approved two additional Behavioral Health Resource Networks in Deschutes…
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Drugged driving suspect crashes into rocks, goes airborne in Deschutes River Woods, knocks out power to 1,700
A drugged driver left Baker Road in Deschutes River Woods Wednesday afternoon and her SUV struck a rock outcropping and went airborne, toppling power…
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Deschutes County commissioners send psilocybin ‘opt out’ measure to November ballot
Voters across Deschutes County this fall will decide whether to “opt out” of psilocybin use and production in the unincorporated areas of the…
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Hummel weighs criminal charges in Mayfield Pond target shooter’s fatal, accidental shooting of Bend man
A 39-year-old Bend man who was living out of his car was charged with negligent wounding of another Wednesday in the fatal, accidental shooting of a…
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New wolf family found near Klamath-Deschutes county line; adult, 5 pups caught on trail camera
– A trail camera captured a photo of an adult wolf and five pups on the Fourth of July, prompting the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to…
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‘Know Pacific Northwest’ this August with Deschutes Public Library
Discover the bounty, beauty and history of our Pacific Northwest backyard this August with Deschutes Public Library.…
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Smith Rock climber injured in 90-foot fall, prompts challenging rope rescue up 110-foot cliff
A Smith Rock climber injured in a long fall was lifted from the bottom of a 110-foot cliff Monday night in a challenging, five-hour technical rope…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office wants to help women stay safe with self-defense classes
Four times a year, it offers a self-defense class for females 14 and older. It’s more than just physical self-defense; it also teaches how to avoid…
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Deschutes County adopts $408 million budget, up 6.5%; numerous road, other projects outlined
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has adopted the county’s fiscal year 2022-23 budget, including a wide range of programs and projects,…
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Authorities shoot, kill cougar in DRW; 2 residents cited after firing several shots at ‘aggressive’ animal
Authorities shot and killed a cougar near a Deschutes River Woods home Sunday night, hours after two men fired several shots at the animal they said…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 16-23
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 16-23. Pedestrian Ramp Improvements (La Pine…
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