Deschutes County

William Bailey, a once-rising star in the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, has been fired. Bailey, who was fired last week, saw his 25-year career ascension at Central Oregon’s largest law enforcement agency take a sharp downward turn after he unsuccessfully ran for sheriff in 2024. In the wake of that loss, Bailey criticized the newly-elected leader on a local radio show — remarks that ultimately led to his dismissal.

If voter-approved, the map would divide the county commission into 5 representational districts.

Deschutes County says after a review of traffic safety trends and community feedback, they've asked the Oregon Department of Transportation to lower speed limits on four roads.

Federal data shows most of the state is well below normal snowpack totals,

The Trump administration highlighted the Oregon crash, which killed a newlywed couple, in its continued crackdown on immigrant truck drivers. The mother of one of those killed said the couple would have been “broken-hearted” by the anti-immigrant rhetoric following the incident.

Deschutes County is asking for input on changes to South Century Drive near Sunriver.

An investigation probes who targeted the Central Oregon institution and why.

Deschutes county residents can now drop off certain products for recycling, including several kinds of plastic.

Two people died Monday night in a crash involving a semi truck and trailer on Highway 20 in Deschutes County, according to Oregon State Police.

Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road will close for the season on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

A man convicted of planning to harm participants at a climbing festival in Central Oregon two years ago has been sentenced to three decades in prison.

The air quality advisory for Deschutes County is expected to last through Wednesday afternoon.