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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.
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....
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...
Deschutes Co. Advances Moon Pit Site For Future Landfill
BEND, OR -- Deschutes County Commissioners are cautiously moving forward with a plan to purchase an aggregate mine east of Bend from Hooker Creek, and convert it to a landfill. "It's a decision we're making not likely. It's a hundred-year decision, so we really want to do it right," Board Chair Patti Adair said during Wednesday's deliberations. She told county staff the negotiations for the site known as "Moon Pit" should be slow and deliberate, "This is one time where I think government needs to be incredibly careful. We're talking about a major million, million dollar project that we desperately need but, you know what? We have to be incredibly careful."
Moon Pit officially selected for new Deschutes County landfill
The location for Deschutes County's new landfill was made official Wednesday. The county board of commissioners approved the Moon Pit site east of Bend. The vote allows the start of negotiations to buy the land from Hooker Creek, which is using it as a gravel pit. Commissioners noted that if there are any fatal flaws, such as water rights issues, they could still back out.
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