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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Deschutes County - The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Deschutes County The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Published on 11 September 2025 | 5:15 pm
Recent Flat Fire Prompts Surge In Alert Signups - MyCentralOregon.com
Recent Flat Fire Prompts Surge In Alert Signups MyCentralOregon.com
Published on 11 September 2025 | 3:25 pm
Rabid bat found in Bend prompts warning to Deschutes County residents - Central Oregon Daily
Rabid bat found in Bend prompts warning to Deschutes County residents Central Oregon Daily
Published on 11 September 2025 | 3:19 pm
Bat found in Deschutes County tests positive for rabies - Deschutes County
Bat found in Deschutes County tests positive for rabies Deschutes County
Published on 11 September 2025 | 7:12 am
Giant construction crane at Deschutes County Courthouse coming down this weekend - Central Oregon Daily
Giant construction crane at Deschutes County Courthouse coming down this weekend Central Oregon Daily
Published on 11 September 2025 | 12:09 am
Sitting down with Deschutes County Health Services to talk about Suicide Prevention Month - Central Oregon Daily
Sitting down with Deschutes County Health Services to talk about Suicide Prevention Month Central Oregon Daily
Published on 11 September 2025 | 12:09 am
Flat Fire drives surge in registrations for Deschutes Alerts emergency notifications - Central Oregon Daily
Flat Fire drives surge in registrations for Deschutes Alerts emergency notifications Central Oregon Daily
Published on 11 September 2025 | 12:09 am
Giant construction crane at Deschutes County Courthouse coming down this weekend v2 - Central Oregon Daily
Giant construction crane at Deschutes County Courthouse coming down this weekend v2 Central Oregon Daily
Published on 10 September 2025 | 11:44 pm
Deschutes County woman arrested on 49 counts of animal neglect in puppy mill case - KATU
Deschutes County woman arrested on 49 counts of animal neglect in puppy mill case KATU
Published on 10 September 2025 | 7:33 pm
Flat Fire prompts surge in Deschutes Alerts sign-ups - bendbulletin.com
Flat Fire prompts surge in Deschutes Alerts sign-ups bendbulletin.com
Published on 10 September 2025 | 7:16 pm
Deschutes County sees surge in Emergency Alert Registrations following Flat Fire - KTVZ
Deschutes County sees surge in Emergency Alert Registrations following Flat Fire KTVZ
Published on 10 September 2025 | 5:45 pm
With a Bigger County Commission, a Messy Middle - The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
With a Bigger County Commission, a Messy Middle The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Published on 10 September 2025 | 5:00 pm
49 animals seized from suspected puppy mill in Deschutes County - KPTV
49 animals seized from suspected puppy mill in Deschutes County KPTV
Published on 10 September 2025 | 4:56 pm
Editorial: What if county districts were divided by age or income? - bendbulletin.com
Editorial: What if county districts were divided by age or income? bendbulletin.com
Published on 10 September 2025 | 4:22 pm
Giant construction crane at Deschutes County Courthouse coming down this weekend - Central Oregon Daily
Giant construction crane at Deschutes County Courthouse coming down this weekend Central Oregon Daily
Published on 10 September 2025 | 2:47 pm
49 animals seized from suspected puppy mill in Deschutes County - KPTV
49 animals seized from suspected puppy mill in Deschutes County KPTV
Published on 10 September 2025 | 1:06 pm
Deschutes County Health Services Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccines - MyCentralOregon.com
Deschutes County Health Services Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccines MyCentralOregon.com
Published on 9 September 2025 | 9:46 pm
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 | 7:52 pm
Deschutes County woman arrested in suspected puppy mill case; 49 animals seized - KPIC
Deschutes County woman arrested in suspected puppy mill case; 49 animals seized KPIC
Published on 9 September 2025 | 7:52 pm
Deschutes County woman arrested in suspected puppy mill case; 49 animals seized - KVAL
Deschutes County woman arrested in suspected puppy mill case; 49 animals seized KVAL
Published on 9 September 2025 | 7:47 pm
Coroner releases identity of man who drowned in the Deschutes River in July - The Olympian
Coroner releases identity of man who drowned in the Deschutes River in July The Olympian
Published on 9 September 2025 | 7:40 pm
Editorial: New solar rules may not change much in Deschutes County - bendbulletin.com
Editorial: New solar rules may not change much in Deschutes County bendbulletin.com
Published on 9 September 2025 | 4:45 pm
Deschutes County Hosts Events for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Deschutes County Hosts Events for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Published on 8 September 2025 | 4:00 pm
Who will replace Deschutes Co. Sheriff van der Kamp? These 5 want the job - Central Oregon Daily
Who will replace Deschutes Co. Sheriff van der Kamp? These 5 want the job Central Oregon Daily
Published on 8 September 2025 | 2:45 pm
Growing Deschutes County fairgrounds has changes, challenges ahead - bendbulletin.com
Growing Deschutes County fairgrounds has changes, challenges ahead bendbulletin.com
Published on 6 September 2025 | 12:50 pm
Works of art by Bend teen who paints with his feet on display at Deschutes Brewery Taproom - Central Oregon Daily
Works of art by Bend teen who paints with his feet on display at Deschutes Brewery Taproom Central Oregon Daily
Published on 6 September 2025 | 1:20 am
Deschutes County ranks among top Firewise wildfire preparedness communities in US - Central Oregon Daily
Deschutes County ranks among top Firewise wildfire preparedness communities in US Central Oregon Daily
Published on 6 September 2025 | 12:25 am
Final body found after Dillon Falls fatal floating accident - Central Oregon Daily
Final body found after Dillon Falls fatal floating accident Central Oregon Daily
Published on 6 September 2025 | 12:25 am
Deschutes Co. to offer 8,190 first-dose vaccine appointments next week - Central Oregon Daily
Deschutes Co. to offer 8,190 first-dose vaccine appointments next week Central Oregon Daily
Published on 6 September 2025 | 12:25 am
Newark man dies in tubing accident at Oregon waterfall - Newark Post
Newark man dies in tubing accident at Oregon waterfall Newark Post
Published on 5 September 2025 | 11:04 pm
Weekly Road Construction Update - Sept. 7 to Sept. 13 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - Sept. 7 to Sept. 13 Deschutes County
Published on 5 September 2025 | 6:17 pm
Body of third Dillon Falls victim recovered from Deschutes River - OregonLive.com
Body of third Dillon Falls victim recovered from Deschutes River OregonLive.com
Published on 4 September 2025 | 11:58 pm
Deschutes County COVID-19 case report dashboard - Central Oregon Daily
Deschutes County COVID-19 case report dashboard Central Oregon Daily
Published on 4 September 2025 | 11:41 pm
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 | 10:43 pm
Construction starts on new residential mental health treatment center in Redmond - Deschutes County
Construction starts on new residential mental health treatment center in Redmond Deschutes County
Published on 4 September 2025 | 10:41 pm
Third missing person found dead after group goes over Dillon Falls in Central Oregon - KATU
Third missing person found dead after group goes over Dillon Falls in Central Oregon KATU
Published on 4 September 2025 | 5:19 pm
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 | 11:53 pm
RFP - Invitation to Bid Solid Waste Admin HVAC Replacement - Deschutes County
RFP - Invitation to Bid Solid Waste Admin HVAC Replacement Deschutes County
Published on 3 September 2025 | 10:22 am
Oak Canyon Fire causes closure of BLM Land abutting Deschutes River - Columbia Community Connection
Oak Canyon Fire causes closure of BLM Land abutting Deschutes River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 3 September 2025 | 7:00 am
County observes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with community events - Deschutes County
County observes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with community events Deschutes County
Published on 2 September 2025 | 6:49 pm
Deschutes County urges child vaccinations before school starts - Deschutes County
Deschutes County urges child vaccinations before school starts Deschutes County
Published on 28 August 2025 | 2:37 am
Crews work to recover body found on Deschutes River - KATU
Crews work to recover body found on Deschutes River KATU
Published on 27 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County Medical Examiner conducting tests to identify body found at Lava Island Falls on the Deschutes River - KTVZ
Published on 27 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Body discovered in Deschutes River near Lava Island Falls - bendbulletin.com
Body discovered in Deschutes River near Lava Island Falls bendbulletin.com
Published on 27 August 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
2 sites east of Bend are new finalists for Deschutes County landfill - Central Oregon Daily
2 sites east of Bend are new finalists for Deschutes County landfill Central Oregon Daily
Published on 26 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
New Study Finds PGE’s Efforts to Restore Deschutes River Aren’t Working - Willamette Week
New Study Finds PGE’s Efforts to Restore Deschutes River Aren’t Working Willamette Week
Published on 25 August 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Four homes lost in Flat Fire in Deschutes County - bendbulletin.com
UPDATE: Four homes lost in Flat Fire in Deschutes County bendbulletin.com
Published on 23 August 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Deschutes County issues evacuation warnings for Flat Fire near Deschutes/Jefferson county line - bendbulletin.com
UPDATE: Deschutes County issues evacuation warnings for Flat Fire near Deschutes/Jefferson county line bendbulletin.com
Published on 22 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Flat Fire prompts evacuations in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties - NPR for Oregonians
Flat Fire prompts evacuations in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties NPR for Oregonians
Published on 22 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Subaru pulled from Deschutes River near Bend park may have been stolen - Central Oregon Daily
Subaru pulled from Deschutes River near Bend park may have been stolen Central Oregon Daily
Published on 22 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Car found submerged in Deschutes River, Police say vehicle stolen - KTVZ
Car found submerged in Deschutes River, Police say vehicle stolen KTVZ
Published on 22 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County deputies step up patrols in drunk driving crackdown - Central Oregon Daily
Deschutes County deputies step up patrols in drunk driving crackdown Central Oregon Daily
Published on 21 August 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Missing Deschutes County man found safe in Portland area - KTVZ
UPDATE: Missing Deschutes County man found safe in Portland area KTVZ
Published on 20 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes River flows to be reduced this weekend to search for man at Dillon Falls - Central Oregon Daily
Deschutes River flows to be reduced this weekend to search for man at Dillon Falls Central Oregon Daily
Published on 19 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Oregon sheriffs unanimously expel Deschutes Co. Sheriff van der Kamp from board - Central Oregon Daily
Oregon sheriffs unanimously expel Deschutes Co. Sheriff van der Kamp from board Central Oregon Daily
Published on 19 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County may pursue new wildfire codes - bendbulletin.com
Deschutes County may pursue new wildfire codes bendbulletin.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County’s new sheriff aims to rebuild trust following predecessor’s resignation - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County’s new sheriff aims to rebuild trust following predecessor’s resignation Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
2025 Fall Fuel Reduction Grant Program - Deschutes County
2025 Fall Fuel Reduction Grant Program Deschutes County
Published on 8 August 2025 | 9:03 pm
Nonprofits raise alarm over Deschutes County’s habit of converting farm land for housing - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Nonprofits raise alarm over Deschutes County’s habit of converting farm land for housing Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 7 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
Missing person may be caught in rapids at Dillon Falls, sheriff’s office says - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Missing person may be caught in rapids at Dillon Falls, sheriff’s office says Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
RFP - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOUTH COUNTY REMODEL - Deschutes County
RFP - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOUTH COUNTY REMODEL Deschutes County
Published on 30 July 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
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
State board votes to ban resigning Deschutes County sheriff from ever returning to Oregon law enforcement - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
State board votes to ban resigning Deschutes County sheriff from ever returning to Oregon law enforcement Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
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
Officials ID 2 victims in Dillon Falls incident on Deschutes River as search continues - Statesman Journal
Officials ID 2 victims in Dillon Falls incident on Deschutes River as search continues Statesman Journal
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Commissioners announce nominees for District Mapping Advisory Committee - Deschutes County
Commissioners announce nominees for District Mapping Advisory Committee Deschutes County
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
2 Dead and 1 Missing After Plunging From Oregon Waterfall, Officials Say - The New York Times
2 Dead and 1 Missing After Plunging From Oregon Waterfall, Officials Say The New York Times
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:00 am
6 swept over Oregon waterfall; 2 dead and 1 missing - Fox News
6 swept over Oregon waterfall; 2 dead and 1 missing Fox News
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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
Weekly Road Construction Update - July 13 to July 19 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - July 13 to July 19 Deschutes County
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp confirms internal investigation into former political rival - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp confirms internal investigation into former political rival Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
County to hold public hearing on outdoor lighting rule changes - Deschutes County
County to hold public hearing on outdoor lighting rule changes Deschutes County
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - July 6 to July 12 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - July 6 to July 12 Deschutes County
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - June 29 to July 5 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - June 29 to July 5 Deschutes County
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
County accepting applications for this year’s County College program - Deschutes County
County accepting applications for this year’s County College program Deschutes County
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp moves up retirement to July 31 as a recall launches - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp moves up retirement to July 31 as a recall launches Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Weekly Road Construction Update - June 22 to June 28 - Deschutes County
Weekly Road Construction Update - June 22 to June 28 Deschutes County
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
County Commissioners adopt Fiscal Year 2026 budget - Deschutes County
County Commissioners adopt Fiscal Year 2026 budget Deschutes County
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Alder Springs Fire forces evacuations in Jefferson and Deschutes counties - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Alder Springs Fire forces evacuations in Jefferson and Deschutes counties Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Temporary Stay Safe Area - Deschutes County
Temporary Stay Safe Area Deschutes County
Published on 11 June 2025 | 10:45 pm
County to hold public hearing on proposed fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2026 - Deschutes County
County to hold public hearing on proposed fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2026 Deschutes County
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Embattled Deschutes Sheriff Kent van der Kamp says he will retire Aug. 31 - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Embattled Deschutes Sheriff Kent van der Kamp says he will retire Aug. 31 Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The Deschutes County Sheriff may lose his badge for lying. He also protected a deputy accused of the same thing - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
The Deschutes County Sheriff may lose his badge for lying. He also protected a deputy accused of the same thing Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County expands Household Hazardous Waste disposal options in Bend - Deschutes County
Deschutes County expands Household Hazardous Waste disposal options in Bend Deschutes County
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mattress Recycling - Deschutes County
Mattress Recycling Deschutes County
Published on 14 May 2025 | 4:28 pm
County Commissioners approve new program to allow RVs as rental dwellings in unincorporated communities - Deschutes County
County Commissioners approve new program to allow RVs as rental dwellings in unincorporated communities Deschutes County
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County releases proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 - Deschutes County
Deschutes County releases proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Deschutes County
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County sheriff gave false testimony in criminal cases, DA finds - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County sheriff gave false testimony in criminal cases, DA finds Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes National Forest Plans Spring Prescribed Burning Season - Central Oregon Fire Information
Deschutes National Forest Plans Spring Prescribed Burning Season Central Oregon Fire Information
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
247-25-000145-PA Reconsideration: Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (Hearing Page) - Deschutes County
247-25-000145-PA Reconsideration: Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (Hearing Page) Deschutes County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 4:42 pm
RFP - Architectural Services Gray Courthouse Improvements - Deschutes County
RFP - Architectural Services Gray Courthouse Improvements Deschutes County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Deschutes County dissolved its DEIA committee without hearing public opinions. Officials got an earful anyway - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Deschutes County dissolved its DEIA committee without hearing public opinions. Officials got an earful anyway Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
County offering free yard debris disposal ahead of wildfire season - Deschutes County
County offering free yard debris disposal ahead of wildfire season Deschutes County
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am