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Deschutes County chooses Jeff Merwin as new solid waste director, amid effort to site new landfill - KTVZ
Deschutes County chooses Jeff Merwin as new solid waste director, amid effort to site new landfill KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 11:45 pm
Krista Appleby Hired as Deschutes County Building Official - MyCentralOregon.com
Krista Appleby Hired as Deschutes County Building Official MyCentralOregon.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 11:03 pm
Baker County commissioners hear about county that has full-time administrator - Baker City Herald
Baker County commissioners hear about county that has full-time administrator Baker City Herald
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 9:05 pm
Capt. William Bailey appeals firing from Deschutes County Sheriff's Office - Central Oregon Daily
Capt. William Bailey appeals firing from Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Central Oregon Daily
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:50 am
Brush Fire Causes Evacuations in La Pine - The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Brush Fire Causes Evacuations in La Pine The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:25 am
Central Oregon wildfire burns 11 acres near La Pine - OregonLive.com
Central Oregon wildfire burns 11 acres near La Pine OregonLive.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 12:36 am
Deschutes National Forest - Natural Resources - US Forest Service (.gov)
Deschutes National Forest - Natural Resources US Forest Service (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 12:01 am
Wildfire near La Pine prompts Level 3, Level 1 evacuations - KGW
Wildfire near La Pine prompts Level 3, Level 1 evacuations KGW
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 11:35 pm
Oregon Elections Chief Weighs in on Deschutes County Races, Campaign Finance and Voter Reform - The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Oregon Elections Chief Weighs in on Deschutes County Races, Campaign Finance and Voter Reform The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 11:21 pm
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ wildfire evacuations issued in SW Deschutes County near La Pine - KPTV
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ wildfire evacuations issued in SW Deschutes County near La Pine KPTV
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:55 pm
Wildfire evacuation orders lifted for Riverview Fire in SW Deschutes County - KPTV
Wildfire evacuation orders lifted for Riverview Fire in SW Deschutes County KPTV
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:55 pm
Evacuation notices dropped for wildfire near La Pine - KMTR
Evacuation notices dropped for wildfire near La Pine KMTR
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:22 pm
Bailey appeals Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office termination - Redmond Spokesman
Bailey appeals Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office termination Redmond Spokesman
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:14 pm
Evacuation notices issued for wildfire near La Pine - KMTR
Evacuation notices issued for wildfire near La Pine KMTR
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:08 pm
Deschutes County to host free shred events across region in 2026 - KTVZ
Deschutes County to host free shred events across region in 2026 KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:03 pm
Wildfire forces several people to evacuate homes near La Pine; Level 3 'GO NOW' dropped - KATU
Wildfire forces several people to evacuate homes near La Pine; Level 3 'GO NOW' dropped KATU
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 9:58 pm
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2026 Community Shred Event Schedule - The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2026 Community Shred Event Schedule The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 8:51 pm
Firefighters to ignite 692 acres in Deschutes National Forest for wildfire prevention - KTVZ
Firefighters to ignite 692 acres in Deschutes National Forest for wildfire prevention KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 7:41 pm
Krista Appleby takes on new role as Deschutes County building official - KTVZ
Krista Appleby takes on new role as Deschutes County building official KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 7:21 pm
Opening date announced for Deschutes County’s largest library: A new hub for learning and community in Bend - KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 7:14 pm
Deschutes River High School Opens Up to Realms, Bend Tech Students - The Source - Bend, Oregon - The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Deschutes River High School Opens Up to Realms, Bend Tech Students - The Source - Bend, Oregon The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 7:00 pm
Deschutes County issues weekly road construction and closure update - KTVZ
Deschutes County issues weekly road construction and closure update KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 7:31 am
Deschutes National Forest Plans Spring Prescribed Burning - The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Deschutes National Forest Plans Spring Prescribed Burning The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:58 pm
Weekly Road Construction Update - March 15 to March 21 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - March 15 to March 21 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:54 pm
Deschutes County Library offers free trees; registration ends Sunday - Central Oregon Daily
Deschutes County Library offers free trees; registration ends Sunday Central Oregon Daily
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:36 am
‘The worst drought on record:’ Deschutes County declares emergency - bendbulletin.com
‘The worst drought on record:’ Deschutes County declares emergency bendbulletin.com
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 9:01 pm
Deschutes National Forest to begin prescribed burns next week - Redmond Spokesman
Deschutes National Forest to begin prescribed burns next week Redmond Spokesman
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 5:40 pm
Bend Park & Recreation District evaluates Deschutes River Trail connection, urges public input - KTVZ
Bend Park & Recreation District evaluates Deschutes River Trail connection, urges public input KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 4:08 pm
Deschutes County sheriff’s captain William Bailey fired after investigation into radio comments - KTVZ
Deschutes County sheriff’s captain William Bailey fired after investigation into radio comments KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 6:02 am
William Bailey, former sheriff candidate, fired from Deschutes County Sheriff's Office - Central Oregon Daily
William Bailey, former sheriff candidate, fired from Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Central Oregon Daily
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:11 am
Realms and Bend Tech Academy to unite as Deschutes River High - Central Oregon Daily
Realms and Bend Tech Academy to unite as Deschutes River High Central Oregon Daily
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:15 am
South Deschutes County Water has a Nitrate Problem. County Commissioner Candidates Offer Solutions - The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
South Deschutes County Water has a Nitrate Problem. County Commissioner Candidates Offer Solutions The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 8:00 pm
Deschutes County fires long-serving sheriff’s office captain over radio show appearance - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County fires long-serving sheriff’s office captain over radio show appearance Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 7:00 am
Deschutes County seeks new Planning Commission member from Redmond/Terrebonne area - KTVZ
Deschutes County seeks new Planning Commission member from Redmond/Terrebonne area KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 7 March 2026 🕒 1:53 am
Get a sneak peek at the future of Capitol Lake and a restored Deschutes River estuary - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
Get a sneak peek at the future of Capitol Lake and a restored Deschutes River estuary Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
New deputies bring military, law enforcement experience to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office - KTVZ
New deputies bring military, law enforcement experience to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office KTVZ
📢 Published on 📅 28 February 2026 🕒 2:31 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - March 1 to March 7 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - March 1 to March 7 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 27 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - Feb. 22 to Feb. 28 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Feb. 22 to Feb. 28 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 20 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Judge orders former Deschutes County sheriff to pay OPB attorney fees in public records fight - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Judge orders former Deschutes County sheriff to pay OPB attorney fees in public records fight Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
📢 Published on 📅 18 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
County conducts pile burning southwest of Bend - Deschutes County
County conducts pile burning southwest of Bend Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 17 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Deschutes National Forest : Alert - Newberry #2 Snowmobile Trail Closure - US Forest Service (.gov)
Deschutes National Forest : Alert - Newberry #2 Snowmobile Trail Closure US Forest Service (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 4 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
As Deschutes sheriff race heats up, county investigation tests employees’ free speech - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
As Deschutes sheriff race heats up, county investigation tests employees’ free speech Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
📢 Published on 📅 4 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Experienced fair executive Jeff Curtis takes the helm at Deschutes County Fair & Expo - Deschutes County
Experienced fair executive Jeff Curtis takes the helm at Deschutes County Fair & Expo Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 4 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Speed limits to be reduced on several county roads - Deschutes County
Speed limits to be reduced on several county roads Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Deschutes County Commissioners and Bend City Council agree to extend Temporary Safe Stay Area operations - Deschutes County
Deschutes County Commissioners and Bend City Council agree to extend Temporary Safe Stay Area operations Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - Jan. 18 to Jan. 24 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Jan. 18 to Jan. 24 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Republic Services Proposal to Expand Residential Recyclables Collection - Deschutes County
Republic Services Proposal to Expand Residential Recyclables Collection Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 7:29 am
County promotes transparency with release of Popular Annual Financial Report - Deschutes County
County promotes transparency with release of Popular Annual Financial Report Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - Jan. 11 to Jan. 17 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Jan. 11 to Jan. 17 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Pile Burning Planned Today (1/6) Across the Deschutes National Forest - Central Oregon Fire Information
Pile Burning Planned Today (1/6) Across the Deschutes National Forest Central Oregon Fire Information
📢 Published on 📅 6 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - Jan. 4 to Jan. 10 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Jan. 4 to Jan. 10 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 2 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - Dec. 28 to Jan. 3 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Dec. 28 to Jan. 3 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 26 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - Dec. 21 to Dec. 27 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Dec. 21 to Dec. 27 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 19 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Deschutes County Library closed through Sunday following cyberattack - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County Library closed through Sunday following cyberattack Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
County Road Department seeks public feedback on safety updates - Deschutes County
County Road Department seeks public feedback on safety updates Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Large Brewery of the Year - Deschutes Brewery - Brewbound Best of 2025 Awards - Brewbound
Large Brewery of the Year - Deschutes Brewery - Brewbound Best of 2025 Awards Brewbound
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 8:46 pm
County seeks public input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan - Deschutes County
County seeks public input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Deschutes County Commissioners schedule January public hearings for proposed District Map - Deschutes County
Deschutes County Commissioners schedule January public hearings for proposed District Map Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - Dec. 7 to Dec. 13 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Dec. 7 to Dec. 13 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
County hosts second online open house for South Century Drive roundabouts - Deschutes County
County hosts second online open house for South Century Drive roundabouts Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Deschutes County recycling program now accepting some ‘hard-to-recycle’ items - NPR for Oregonians
Deschutes County recycling program now accepting some ‘hard-to-recycle’ items NPR for Oregonians
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Deschutes County districting sparks claims of gerrymandering - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County districting sparks claims of gerrymandering Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
County expands options for hard-to-recycle items - Deschutes County
County expands options for hard-to-recycle items Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
County to conduct pile burns southwest of Bend - Deschutes County
County to conduct pile burns southwest of Bend Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Deschutes National Forest : Feature Story - Winter Range Closures - US Forest Service (.gov)
Deschutes National Forest : Feature Story - Winter Range Closures US Forest Service (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Concerned Deschutes County residents cry foul on district mapping project - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Concerned Deschutes County residents cry foul on district mapping project Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
📢 Published on 📅 20 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Outdoor Lighting - Deschutes County
Outdoor Lighting Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 7:29 pm
Deschutes County Commissioner will run for Congress in Oregon’s 5th District - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County Commissioner will run for Congress in Oregon’s 5th District Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - Nov. 16 to Nov. 22 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Nov. 16 to Nov. 22 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 14 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Committee votes 4-3 to send proposed district map to Board of County Commissioners - Deschutes County
Committee votes 4-3 to send proposed district map to Board of County Commissioners Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Changes to County outdoor lighting rules take effect Dec. 23 - Deschutes County
Changes to County outdoor lighting rules take effect Dec. 23 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Office of the Internal Auditor Global Follow-up and Annual Report - Deschutes County
Office of the Internal Auditor Global Follow-up and Annual Report Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 3 November 2025 🕒 7:57 am
Deschutes County 9-1-1 celebrates Trinity Diggs and Chris Perry for state recognition - Deschutes County
Deschutes County 9-1-1 celebrates Trinity Diggs and Chris Perry for state recognition Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deschutes County 2025-2026 property tax statements available this week - Deschutes County
Deschutes County 2025-2026 property tax statements available this week Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deschutes National Forest Plans Fall Pile Burning Season - Central Oregon Fire Information
Deschutes National Forest Plans Fall Pile Burning Season Central Oregon Fire Information
📢 Published on 📅 14 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deschutes County hires Holly Harris to serve as Health Services Director - Deschutes County
Deschutes County hires Holly Harris to serve as Health Services Director Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 9 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
County seeks volunteer to serve on Budget Committee - Deschutes County
County seeks volunteer to serve on Budget Committee Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
DMAC to hold public listening session on commissioner district map - Deschutes County
DMAC to hold public listening session on commissioner district map Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 2 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
County awarded $3.4 million grant for La Pine wildfire mitigation - Deschutes County
County awarded $3.4 million grant for La Pine wildfire mitigation Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 26 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 24 September 2025 🕒 11:15 pm
County hosts hazardous waste collection events for rural communities - Deschutes County
County hosts hazardous waste collection events for rural communities Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deschutes National Forest - Public Use Restrictions - US Forest Service (.gov)
Deschutes National Forest - Public Use Restrictions US Forest Service (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 20 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Crane removal marks major milestone in Deschutes County Courthouse expansion project - Deschutes County
Crane removal marks major milestone in Deschutes County Courthouse expansion project Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Final missing body recovered from Deschutes River after fatal float - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Final missing body recovered from Deschutes River after fatal float Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
📢 Published on 📅 4 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Commissioners announce annual collaborative meetings with governing boards across Deschutes County - Deschutes County
Commissioners announce annual collaborative meetings with governing boards across Deschutes County Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
County offering grants to reduce wildfire risk - Deschutes County
County offering grants to reduce wildfire risk Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 27 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deschutes County advisory committee begins work to draft proposed commissioner districts - Deschutes County
Deschutes County advisory committee begins work to draft proposed commissioner districts Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 25 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
After 2025 Legislative Session: Deschutes County Commissioners celebrate notable wins for Central Oregon - Deschutes County
After 2025 Legislative Session: Deschutes County Commissioners celebrate notable wins for Central Oregon Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 6 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - Aug. 3 to Aug. 9 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Aug. 3 to Aug. 9 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 1 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Capt. Ty Rupert appointed interim Deschutes County Sheriff - Deschutes County
Capt. Ty Rupert appointed interim Deschutes County Sheriff Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 29 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deschutes County names Capt. Ty Rupert as new sheriff - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County names Capt. Ty Rupert as new sheriff Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
📢 Published on 📅 29 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
County residents now able to recycle new items - Deschutes County
County residents now able to recycle new items Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 28 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - July 27 to August 2 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - July 27 to August 2 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 25 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
County Commissioners confirm District Mapping Advisory Committee appointees - Deschutes County
County Commissioners confirm District Mapping Advisory Committee appointees Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 24 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Recycling - What Can I Recycle? - Deschutes County
Recycling - What Can I Recycle? Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 23 July 2025 🕒 6:32 pm
Weekly Road Construction Update - July 20 to July 26 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - July 20 to July 26 Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 18 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
July 16 - Property owners fined $204,000 for damaging Deschutes River shoreline - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
July 16 - Property owners fined $204,000 for damaging Deschutes River shoreline Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 16 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deschutes Wilderness Areas Added to Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions Starting July 18 - Central Oregon Fire Information
Deschutes Wilderness Areas Added to Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions Starting July 18 Central Oregon Fire Information
📢 Published on 📅 15 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Appointment process for interim Sheriff - Deschutes County
Appointment process for interim Sheriff Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 7 July 2025 🕒 4:09 am
RFP - Invitation to Bid Deschutes Services Building RTU #2 Replacement - Deschutes County
RFP - Invitation to Bid Deschutes Services Building RTU #2 Replacement Deschutes County
📢 Published on 📅 2 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
