Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Drug Detection K-9 “Dozer”

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome its newest working dog, K-9 Dozer, a 16-month-old Springer Spaniel specially trained in drug detection. K-9 Dozer has been assigned to the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) Team and will work primarily in undercover and drug operations throughout Deschutes County and the tri-county region. Dozer was […]

The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) welcomes Sean Keithly as its new Community and Economic Development Director, beginning January 12, 2026. Keithly brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development and urban planning across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, with a career spanning regional planning, private-sector development, and public service. His work has […]

Bend-based filmmaker RA Beattie will bring his latest documentary film, Let’s Make a Fishing Movie, to the Tower Theatre on January 10, as part of the 2026 International Fly Fishing Film Tour (IF4). The screening marks a hometown moment for Beattie, whose work has screened internationally while remaining deeply rooted in Central Oregon. Produced by […]

Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and background checks, volunteers are matched with a child that shares similar interests and commits to spending a few hours a week together for a minimum […]

Oregon Adaptive Sports and Mt. Bachelor will host a ribbon-cutting on Friday, January 9, at 9:00 am to celebrate the remodel of the Oregon Adaptive Sports Office located in Sunrise Lodge at Mt. Bachelor. The updated space supports the long-standing partnership between the two organizations and represents a shared commitment to high-quality, accessible adaptive snowsports […]