Piping project coming to Tumalo
Project could save more than 800 million gallons of water annually
One of Central Oregon’s most ambitious canal piping projects to date, which could ultimately conserve nearly 5 billion gallons of … Read more
Dog board: One boxer to be killed after attacking woman
Second dog could be spared if owners build fence
One dog that seriously injured a Deschutes County woman last month will be killed, while … Read more
Deschutes commissioners hear arguments over ski lake near Bend
Commission could rule on Tanager development later this year
Arguments over deer, noise and procedure dominated a daylong Deschutes County public appeals hearing Thursday … Read more
Dog attack victim: Correct dog in custody
Deschutes County dog board will take up case Monday
When Deschutes County’s dog board hit an impasse Tuesday night because of doubt over whether … Read more
Homeless man suffering from burns found walking on Highway 97
Shortly before 10 p.m. Monday, a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy encountered a homeless man walking … Read more
Dogs accused of attacking woman earn reprieve
After emotional Deschutes County hearing, boxers accused in attack are spared euthanasia for now
After three hours of emotional testimony, two dogs accused of seriously injuring a Deschutes County … Read more
Deschutes County Commission candidates debate May 2
Republican Deschutes County Commission candidates will participate in a May 2 candidate forum hosted by … Read more
Police found blood, rope in apartment of missing woman’s ex-boyfriend
Family, friends continue to search for Sara Gomez
Bloody ropes, blood puddles and smears of blood were found by officers investigating the disappearance … Read more
Alfalfa man arrested after leading Deschutes County deputies on car, foot chase
Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Alfalfa man Thursday afternoon after he led them on … Read more
State denies Deschutes DA, sheriff list of pot grow sites
SALEM — The Oregon Health Authority has refused to provide the Deschutes County sheriff and … Read more
Photos: Hoodoo offers discounts for food donations
Skiers and snowboarders who brought two canned food donations Monday to Hoodoo Ski Area received … Read more
Deschutes County assesses marijuana policy, may change rules
Legal growers following the rules, assessment finds
After five months of research, meetings and public outreach, Deschutes County’s Community Development Department has … Read more
Readying for the rodeo
Tyler Turco, of Franktown, Colorado, changes his boots Friday after taping up his ankle while … Read more
83 horses are seized, taken to Bend rescue
Equines with severe hoof overgrowth had been neglected
Typically, farriers don’t use grinders and Sawzalls to do their job. But the heavy equipment … Read more
Federal grant could help pave road near popular rec area
Road near new trailhead, other amenities
A federal grant could help Deschutes County pave a troublesome stretch of road near public … Read more
Police radio troubles linked to panels facing the wrong way
Instances of dropped, missing or garbled calls still occur almost daily
Antennas on the roof of St. Charles Bend as part of a troubled $5 million … Read more
Deschutes County OKs Smith Rock B&B, nixes campsites
Eliminating campground addresses most concerns of nearby residents
Deschutes County will allow a bed-and-breakfast operation but not campsites across the street from Smith … Read more
Two Democrats running for Deschutes County Commission
Two Democrats filed Tuesday for separate positions on the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners. James … Read more
County mulls changes to public hearings
Hearings on marijuana time-consuming but valuable, county commission says
Around 12 months ago, the Deschutes County Commission held its first public hearing related to … Read more
Deschutes County Republican Party chairwoman running for commission
Patti Adair filed Monday to run against Tammy Baney
The chairwoman of the Deschutes County Republican Party is challenging fellow Republican and long-time county … Read more
Deschutes County Republican Party hosts controversial speaker
Oregon Democrats, a Muslim group urged county party to cancel event
A Deschutes County commissioner, another commission candidate and a candidate for governor were among several … Read more
Officials struggle to identify which pot sites are legal
Deschutes County’s sheriff and district attorney blasted efforts to regulate legalized marijuana, saying Tuesday the … Read more
Hiker searching for shortcut falls at Smith Rock State Park
Rescuers pull injured man from base of cliff
A Bend hiker was rescued Saturday evening after falling at Smith Rock State Park while … Read more
Deschutes County examines medical marijuana challenges
Commission invites state official to unlock medical pot ‘locked box’
While recreational marijuana has stolen a lot of the attention in Deschutes County, many of … Read more
Bend’s first WWI casualty, a century later
Reports of the first local boy killed in WWI arrived in Bend 100 years ago
One hundred years ago Tuesday, residents opened the Bend Bulletin to find that World War … Read more
Deschutes County talks marijuana with OLCC
With four meetings behind them, county commission to look at new rules
Over the past three weeks, the Deschutes County Commission has met with representatives from state … Read more
Tumalo pizza shop owner to run for Deschutes County Commission
Ed Barbeau, 60, will challenge Tony DeBone
The owner of a Tumalo pizza shop will challenge sitting Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone … Read more
DCSO, District Attorney’s office weigh in on weed
Deschutes County Commission looks at hiring more people, being proactive
Marijuana may be legal to grow and consume in Deschutes County, but it still poses … Read more
County adds hearing on development proposal near Smith Rock
Residents can still weigh in on proposed bed-and-breakfast, campground
Terrebonne residents will have another chance to weigh in on a proposed bed-and-breakfast with adjacent … Read more
Deschutes County addresses agriculture rules around cannabis
County commission meets with Oregon agriculture official
In Deschutes County, cannabis has been a source of division between growers and long-time landowners … Read more
Medal of Honor Highway saluted near Bend
U.S. 20 sign is part of national drive for coast-to-coast route saluting combat bravery
Hopes for a coast-to-coast route honoring the nation’s bravest came a step closer Monday when … Read more
In the shadow of marijuana, hemp industry is starting to develop
Hemp growing quickly in Deschutes County, Oregon
Even by the standards of Oregon’s comparatively lax cannabis laws, Yon Olsen’s farm stands out. … Read more
University of Oregon students, faculty arrive in La Pine
La Pine is the smallest city in the school’s Sustainable City Year Program
LA PINE — After more than two years of planning, La Pine welcomed dozens of … Read more
Deschutes County tackles water use for pot farms
County meets with water users, managers to discuss possible rule changes
The Deschutes County Commission is moving forward on its plan to revisit its marijuana rules, … Read more
You can’t prepay Oregon taxes to get around a deduction cap
Counties can’t collect property taxes in advance
Central Oregonians joined thousands of property owners around the country in rushing to pay their … Read more
Marijuana grow proposed south of Redmond
Neighbors upset with water, proximity to BLM trails
A couple of Deschutes County residents are attempting to establish a marijuana grow on a … Read more
