Sarah Isak-Goode

On July 24, authorities arrested a 39-year-old man in an east Redmond homeless camp, accusing him of firing gunshots at a passing motorcycle. Deschutes County officials have identified safety concerns as a top issue at homeless encampments. On July 21, the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners voted to add two hours of daily security […]

This article has been updated. The search continued Tuesday, July 22, for a missing male after an incident at Deschutes River’s Dillon Falls on July 19 that killed two women. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says six people were floating the river with their inner tubes tied together. A news release stated that the three survivors jumped from their […]

Locals of all ages are getting ready to see the skies light up for the Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow. The free event has become a summer tradition where families, friends and visitors gather for an evening of craft beer, community spirit and hot air balloon displays. Dogs are welcome at the event, and participants […]

Deschutes County is taking steps to protect our night skies from light pollution and wants to hear what you think about it. The Deschutes County Planning Commission is hosting a public hearing this Thursday, July 10, to discuss some significant changes to rural lighting rules.  The big changes on the table The proposed updates are […]

What happens above ground stays above ground, but below the surface, water doesn’t recognize fence lines. The aquifer beneath Deschutes County operates as a single, interconnected system where water use in one location directly affects availability throughout the region. Nearly 35,000 residents—approximately 16% of the county’s population—depend on private wells that tap into the same […]

This month, the Redmond Library hosts a live marimba performance featuring the Baduku and Bahuru marimba bands from Richland, Washington. The concert is Thursday evening, July 24 on the library’s civic patio. It showcases the distinctive sounds of African marimba music performed by two accomplished youth ensembles.    Redmond Library’s Elsa Hager coordinated the event. “It […]

On Monday, 483 current Oregon Department of Transportation employees received notices that end their employment effective July 31. The employees include maintenance crews, support staff and critical operational roles across the state. Additionally, the agency is eliminating 449 vacant positions, further reducing its capacity to provide services. In total, 932 positions will be cut as […]