Deschutes County and Deputy Crystal Jansen have agreed to a settlement of her pending federal lawsuit. Jansen claimed she was discriminated against for being a woman and blocked from promotions. Under the terms of the settlement, Deputy Jansen will resign her position with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office in return for payment of $527,000, inclusive of attorney fees. The parties will not be providing any additional comment.
Announcing 2025 Inventerprise, an exciting opportunity for Central Oregon students! Inventerprise is a problem-solving contest open to all Central Oregon K-12 students, designed to foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Last year, we had nearly 900 participants.
While the holiday season is often a time for celebrating with friends and family, it is also a time when the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste sees a significant increase in the amount of trash going
The Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, to help fill the shelves at the NeighborImpact Food Bank. Community members are invited to bring food donations to Larkspur
More than 650 people turned out to support St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction on Dec. 7, which raised more than $180,000 to support hospice programs. The popular annual event held at the Crook County Fairgrounds
Deck the halls this holiday season, not the deer. Deer entanglement is a growing concern in Oregon and local ODFW offices are urging residents to take action by cleaning up their yards. Put away any unused items,
