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Deschutes

American  
[day-shoot] / deɪˈʃut /

noun

  1. a river flowing N from the Cascade Range in central Oregon to the Columbia River. 250 miles (400 km) long.


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The falls over the Deschutes River are near the city of Bend in the Deschutes National Forest, a popular spot for visitors.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025

Officials in Deschutes County, Ore., announced last week that a local resident had been diagnosed with the plague — and that the resident had probably been infected by a pet cat.

From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

The two people tipped off Portland police, who contacted the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Oct.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 22, 2023

“It’s about reclaiming our environment,” said Sue Patnude, a co-founder of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2023

Fifteen and six-tenths miles are in Deschutes County and fifteen in Harney County.

From Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission Covering the Period December 1st, 1916 to November 30th, 1918 by S. Benson

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