Tammy Baney
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The State of Cannabis in Deschutes County—and Beyond

From rule changes to overproduction, there’s a lot going on in the world of weed
Chris Miller

There’s a lot going on out there in the world of cannabis, including rule changes at the county level, overproduction, the black market and hemp. So sit back, maybe even light a doob, and read on. Deschutes County Rule Changes The current Deschutes County Commission, made up of Tony DeBone, Phil Henderson and Tammy Baney, […]

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County Changes Pot Rules

Commissioners declare an “emergency” to implement new rules sooner
Jaclyn Brandt

The Deschutes County Commission has implemented a series of changes to its rules around growing recreational marijuana—and declared an “emergency” to make sure the rules go into effect sooner than the typical 90 days. The rules, which commissioners voted on Wednesday, include new regulations around odor, noise, lighting and reporting, among other changes. Although a […]

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Rule Changes Ahead?

County Commissioners look at marijuana growing rules, but have made no changes just yet
Jaclyn Brandt

The Deschutes County Commission is looking at proposed rule changes for marijuana growing in unincorporated areas of the county, which focus mainly on sound, noise and smell. The Commission looked at those proposed changes on Oct. 17, but has yet to vote on them. Deschutes County already has a number of regulations for marijuana growers, […]

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State of the County

Commissioners weigh in on the biggest issues facing Deschutes County
Jaclyn Brandt

Deschutes County has around 180,000 residents—more than twice as many as official counts in Bend. But county residents, in or near towns including Redmond, La Pine and Terrebonne, have just as many, and sometimes more unique needs. “Bend gets focused on, but it’s a big county,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Henderson at the annual State […]

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Side Notes 1/21-1/28

Avatar photo Erin Rook

Bill Buchanan, a local attorney and vocal opponent of the City’s Surface Water Improvement Plan (SWIP), has floated a draft proposal to City Council that (if adopted) would halt the construction of the Bridge Creek Pipeline pending a continuing legal challenge. Buchanan, who says he is not representing either of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit […]

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