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Parking, Traffic Changes Planned For This Weekend's FairWell Festival
REDMOND, OR -- The second annual FairWell Festival is this weekend at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch says the city is ready for the influx of people. "Last year, there were tens of thousands of people each day at the FairWell Festival. We anticipate a high number again this year."
Knott Landfill closed July 28 for maintenance
Knott Landfill in Bend will be closed Sunday, July 28, for maintenance work, Deschutes County announced Monday. Chip seal work will be done on the roads inside the facility. Knott Landfill is typically open seven days a week.
Longtime Redmond educator and fair organizer Mike Schiel passes away at 79
Mike Schiel, who worked as a Redmond School District educator for 45 years, was a two-time Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo Grand Marshal and a man who touched the hearts of thousands, passed away Monday morning. He was 79. Schiel passed due to natural causes. "He loved it when kids...
Negotiations Begin For Purchase Of Deschutes Co Landfill Site
BEND, OR -- Deschutes County is entering into negotiations with Hooker Creek to buy the company's Moon Pit gravel mine east of Bend and convert it to a landfill. The process of finding a new location began five years ago, when officials thought the Knott Landfill in Bend would reach capacity by 2029. Solid Waste Director Tim Brownell says that has changed, "Right now, based on our fill rates and estimates and how densely we can compact material, that's now looking more like 2030 - the middle to the end of 2030. So, we've bought a year." But he believes contract negotiations for the purchase of a new location could take five or six years, which means the clock is ticking, "We are going to be looking at 'how can we really improve our recovery of waste?' Diverting it out of the landfill. And we're going to be very intentional about that. How do we manage construction demolition debris, organic debris for composting? That sort of thing." Brownell says they're asking, "Can we get to diverting materials and extend that timeframe even further?"
‘It’s just not American’: Central Oregonians react with dismay to attempted assassination of former President Trump
The assassination attempt on former President Trump has many Central Oregonians expressing dismay at what's transpired and the divisive nature of current politics, telling NewsChannel 21 on Sunday it's a wake-up call for more unity that they hope fellow Americans will heed. The post ‘It’s just not American’: Central Oregonians react with dismay to attempted assassination of former President Trump appeared first on KTVZ.
Letters to the Editor 7/17/2024
Our Deschutes National Forest does some very good things, such as prescribed burning to clear out historically dangerous fuel loads, and the wrongly maligned Green Ridge forest management project, designed to preserve — not harm —the older growth forests. But two recent USFS proposals are a direct threat to those who enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and traditional natural activities in our taxpayer-funded forest.
GPS tagging device helps Deschutes Co. deputy track stolen vehicle; arrest made
A Deschutes County sheriff's deputy used a high-tech tracking tool to tag a stolen pickup truck whose driver tried to get away from a traffic stop, leading to the arrest of a suspect Friday afternoon, the sheriff's office announced. It started around 2:42 p.m. on southbound Highway 97 near Veterans...
Law Enforcement Increase Patrols For Busy Weekend
BEND, OR -- This is an incredibly busy weekend on the High Desert. Bend Summer Festival kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday in downtown Bend, featuring art, food, live music and kid-friendly activities. The 49th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is Saturday, drawing visitors from all over the world. Sgt....
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