Nic Moye

The mother of the man still missing after being swept over Dillon Falls Saturday is responding to a firestorm of negative comments aimed at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.  The controversy is over whether a well-known diver should be allowed to participate in the search. Six people were tubing on the Deschutes River with inner […]

With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened risk of dehydration and heat-related illness. To address this challenge, Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the community to donate bottled water and support its effort to combat hunger and homelessness. A Place at the […]

For the second time in recent weeks, a brush fire broke out near the transient camp on BLM land off Darlene Way and Rosland Road in La Pine. The Jolene Fire started around 2:40pm Wednesday, July 23rd. It was quickly contained thanks to the rapid response of Lt. Josh Spano, DCSO deputies, La Pine Fire […]

Fire crews made some progress in the Cram Fire 15 miles north of Madras, but 25 mph winds are forecast for Thursday afternoon. As of  July 17, the fire is 77,163 acres. The northern part of the fire, along Highway  293, showed decreased fire activity Wednesday, allowing firefighters to continue securing the line, mopping up […]

For the third time in three days, fire officials and Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies responded to fires involving a motorhome or camper van which then spread. The Sheriff’s Office says two of the incidents were arson. On Friday morning just after 8am, deputies responded to a fire along Highway 97 south of Deschutes Junction. The […]

As thousands of people head to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this weekend for the Fairwell Festival, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Oregon State Police (OSP), and Redmond Police Department are reminding drivers and festivalgoers to plan ahead, travel safely, and celebrate responsibly.  With large crowds expected for the popular music event, local and state […]