Deschutes County

The 0332 NE Fire was first reported around 2:45 p.m. Thursday.

Nearly 4,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare for evacuation in Deschutes and Jefferson counties. The fire jumped the Deschutes River Monday evening.

State officials may vote to take his badge before then.

Forward progress has been stopped on the fire, which grew to an estimated 20 acres according Central Oregon Fire information.

Central Oregon elected officials are taking opposite approaches to the Trump administration’s targeting of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s certifications to be a law enforcement officer could be at risk

Sunriver Police and Fire are moving into a new Public Safety Building this week. The consolidation means residents and visitors will have access to essential services all under one roof.

The City of Sisters is looking to expand its Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), in an effort to create more space for its growing population.

The results from the 2024 general election in Deschutes County were certified this week. That means county residents will be represented by five commissioners instead of three.

Deschutes County Commissioners have agreed to relocate homeless people in Juniper Ridge to a designated safe-stay area.

Thanks to their wives, the two men running for Deschutes County sheriff are both familiar with the hit Netflix show “Bridgerton.”

Records show La Mesa police officials recommended firing Kent Vander Kamp for “serious incidents of misconduct,” but he said they ultimately did not.