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Deschutes County elected officials to be sworn in Monday, Jan. 6
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span><span>Two recently elected Deschutes County officials will be formally sworn into office at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.</span></span></span></span></p></div></div></div>
Weekly Road Construction - Update Dec. 22 to Dec. 28
Projects Administered by Deschutes County:
Hamehook Road Bridge Replacement (Bend Area) – No work will be occurring.
Traffic Information – Road users should exercise caution in construction work zones.
Oregon man, 72, missing after leaving home to photograph king tides
A man from North Bend, Ore. is missing after he left his home to photograph the king tides on Dec. 15, the Coos County ...
Dylan on the Ducks: Bend native Mindy MacDonald has always cheered loud and proud for the Ducks
Bend native Mindy MacDonald is a former cheerleader for the Oregon Ducks. When she headed for U of O to attend school, she ...
10 most expensive homes sold in central Oregon, Dec. 9-15
A house in Bend that sold for $1.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in central Oregon in the past week.
Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling
Chain link fences ring the perimeters of the two designated homeless camping areas in Grants Pass, Oregon. The two sites are ...
Someone Keeps Putting Googly Eyes on Sculptures in Oregon. Here's Why the City Is Begging Them to Stop
Bend, Oregon, officials are asking people to stop putting oversized googly eyes on the city's sculptures and artwork, as it's ...
'Survivalist' Dad Left Home to Go Photograph the Tides at Oregon Beach. His Car Was Found, But He’s Vanished
Police said Joseph Neill's car was found on Transpacific Parkway on Monday, Dec. 16, the day after he went to Horsefall Beach ...
Survivalist Father Disappears After Going To Photograph Tides On Oregon Beach
Image via Getty Images Authorities are still searching for a missing father, who disappeared while going to take pictures of ...
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Investigating Suspicious Death (Photo)
Released By: Sergeant Jason WallRelease Date: December 20, 2024Location: Area of Masten Road and Jackpine Road Narrative:On December 20th, 2024, at approximately 8:30 am, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a deceased subject at a camp north of Masten Road and east of Jackpine Road. Upon arrival deputies began investigating a suspicious death.The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with the Deschutes County District At
Bend man arrested after shots fired in domestic dispute
Date: Dec. 20, 2024 Case #: 2024-00073946Incident: Suspect arrested after shots fired during domestic disputeDate / Time of Incident: Dec. 19, 2024 / 9:07 p.m. Location: 61000 block of Manhae Loop, Bend Arrested: Jacob Tyler Franke, 37-year-old Bend residentOffenses: Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing, Coercion, Pointing a Firearm at Another, Assault IV, Recklessly Endangering Another Person At approximately 9:07 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, Bend Police responded to a report of
Four United Way Chapters Receive Over $57,000 from OnPoint Community Credit Union and its Employees (Photo)
The donation will support programs focused on health and education for kids and vulnerable families in the region PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 20, 2024—OnPoint Community Credit Union and its employees donated $57,424 this year to four United Way chapters serving Oregon and Southwest Washington. This contribution marks OnPoint’s 18th annual employee-led fundraising campaign, benefiting United Ways in comm
Larry Hollenbeck found Safe (Photo)
Larry was located safe in Gresham after a passerby called. PPB is grateful to Gresham Police and the community for their help.
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The Portland Police Bureau is seeking information about a missing endangered man last seen near the Portland/Gresham city line.
Raymond Hollenbeck, who goes by Larry, left his care facility 800 block of Southeast 152nd Avenue at about 3:30 p.m. and was last seen about 4:30 p.m. near Southeast 162nd Avenue and Southeast Stark St
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to Travel to Portland to Meet with Law Enforcement Officials
****** MEDIA ADVISORY ******PORTLAND, Ore.— On Friday morning, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland will travel to Portland to visit the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon and meet with U.S. Attorney Natalie K. Wight as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders.The Attorney General and U.S. Attorney will provide brief opening remarks at the top, which will be open to press.WHEN: Friday, Dec. 20, at 9:35 a.m. PT / 12:35 p.m. ETWHERE:1000 SW Third Ave.Suit
Central Precinct Conducts Drug Interdiction Mission (Photo)
An ongoing effort to address drug distribution in various areas in Central Precinct’s Neighborhood Response Team, which includes the Bike Squad, has led to arrests and the seizure of drugs and money. The latest effort has focused on areas that have seen an increase in drug transactions and related livability concerns such as drug-related refuse.
On the evening of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Central Precinct’s Neighborhood Response Team conducted a Drug Interdiction Mission in the
Portland Police Racial Equity Plan Showing Success, Continues to Evolve (Photo)
The Portland Police Bureau is offering an update to the Racial Equity Plan, now in its second year, and requesting applicants to volunteer to the Police Equity Advisory Council.
The Racial Equity Plan (REP) year-two goals have been crafted carefully with internal expert and community input. The Racial Equity Plan is part of a citywide effort to make sure that all community members, regardless of identity background, receive high quality city services.
The report is available for public downlo
Bend Holiday Lights Paddle Parade illuminates the Deschutes River
It started as a casual gathering of six friends on Mirror Pond roughly 25 years ago. Now, it's a highly-spectated parade up ...
Thanks to a Prank, Sculptures Make Googly Eyes at Oregon Residents
The eyes were attached to eight installations, to the delight of residents. City officials, who lamented the cost of repairs, ...
Sweeter holidays: Mid Oregon’s Holiday Dough raises $4,300 for Central Oregon food banks
Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union's 2024 Holiday Dough fundraising effort collected ...
Someone Is Putting Googly Eyes on Sculptures in Oregon—and People Are Loving It
City officials and local residents in Bend, Oregon are sparring over whether googly eyes on their public art are vandalism, ...