Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2337 into law, which establishes a procurement program to prioritize small businesses in Oregon. House Bill 2337 will incentivize state spending within Oregon communities, circulating local dollars directly back into the community. “House Bill 2337 weaves our values into the fabric of government,” Governor Kotek said. “We know that small […]
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Sheriff Kent van der Kamp Appeals Lifetime Revocation of Police Certifications
A state police agency has stripped van der Kamp of his police certifications for life, but a June 27 appeal keeps them in place
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp has had his police certifications revoked for life by the state’s police agency in Salem. But those certs have remained valid since the embattled sheriff filed an appeal on June 27. That contested case process may stretch a full year, said Sam Tenney, the communications coordinator at the […]
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Mother of Missing Floater Issues Statement
The statement defends the Sheriff’s Office in the wake of a controversy
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 […]
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Urgent Bottled Water Donations Needed Amid Summer Heat
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 […]
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Quick news for Central Oregon
Adaptive Paddling Program Gets a Boost This summer, Travel Oregon awarded $6.2 million in grants to 65 projects across the state through their 2024-25 Competitive Grants Program. It’s not your typical tourism upgrades. The funding is going toward projects that help people who have often been left out of the travel experience, because of mobility […]
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Bend Police Department invites the community to National Night Out
The Bend Police Department looks forward to welcoming the Bend community at National Night Out from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Bear Creek Elementary School. The event, Bend’s community night out, is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between the community and law enforcement. This […]
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Investigators Say Brush Fire in La Pine Was Human Caused
Deschutes County Sheriff’s are looking for
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 […]
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It’s Time for Bend Real Estate Roundup!
As the local housing market cools, three pairs of hypothetical buyers, all with varying incomes and dreams, put their pluck and privilege to the test in an ever-competitive housing market
Welcome fans to an exciting make-believe game show — Bend Real Estate Roundup, where buyers navigate Bend’s housing market in hopes of the ultimate prize: somewhere to live! Time and time again, you’ve seen people win a three-bedroom golf community home — paid with cash in hand! You’ve also seen people buy their first starter […]
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Budweiser Clydesdales Arrival Delayed for Opening Day of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, Visit to Downtown Redmond July 31st Canceled
The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center has been informed that the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales have experienced an unexpected travel delay and will not arrive in time for the Grand Opening Day of the 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. While the Budweiser Clydesdales will not be with us on Opening Day, we’re still working […]
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Commissioners announce nominees for District Mapping Advisory Committee
On Monday, July 21, members of the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced their nominees for the County’s District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC). The committee will be tasked with drafting a commissioner district map, which will be considered by the Board and then by Deschutes County voters in 2026. If passed by voters, the […]
