Tony DeBone
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County Reneges on Planned Managed Camp

Commissioners Adair and DeBone backed out of a collaboration with the City that would’ve established a managed camp for displaced Hunnell Road residents
Avatar photo by Jack Harvel

The Deschutes County Commissioners backed out of a plan to hire a contractor to manage a safe parking campsite on a 1-acre parcel of land on Murphy Road in south Bend after a two-to-one vote. At a meeting on March 8, Commissioners Tony DeBone and Patti Adair said complaints from neighbors, proximity to unmanaged camps […]

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New County Commission Chooses Leadership

Henderson becomes chair; Adair vice chair
Chris Miller

Recently elected Commissioner Patti Adair and re-elected Commissioner Tony DeBone started the new year off by taking their seats on the Deschutes County Commission. Commissioners chose their new chair and vice-chair during the work session Monday. Adair wasted no time getting her feet wet, nominating past vice-chair Phil Henderson to become the new chair. Past […]

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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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Curbside Composting?

Knott Landfill is nearing capacity. Can removing food waste give it a longer lease on life?
Chris Miller

Knott Landfill—the only landfill in Deschutes County—is getting stuffed full. County officials estimate that if the current levels of garbage continue, it has a life expectancy of 12 more years. Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone said the County’s not looking for another landfill location yet, and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee is looking at the […]

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Letters to the Editor

The Source Staff

Mirror Pond I am extremely disheartened at the current lack of public involvement regarding the future of Mirror Pond. According to the city’s memo on Mirror Pond Key Facts, community input was given almost 10 years ago and the results were as follows: “Community input indicated an even division between those who preferred the river […]

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Vote Amy Lowes for Deschutes County Commission position 1

The Source Editorial Board

It’s a dynamic time in Deschutes County. The region continues to experience rapid growth—and with that growth comes more pressure to deliver quality public safety and mental and public health services, in addition to managing diverse views about controversial topics such as land use and marijuana regulation. Dynamic times require dynamic leaders, and we believe […]

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