Commissioners Will Fill La Pine Park & Rec Vacancies

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Following the Wednesday, Oct. 9 resignation of all five members of the La Pine Parks & Recreation District Board, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will fill the vacancies as required by state law.

While the La Pine Parks & Recreation District is a separate governmental entity, ORS 198.320 directs the Board of County Commissioners to promptly fill the vacancies if a majority of the membership of a governing body is vacant. During their meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, commissioners will determine next steps and a timeline for appointing a new district board.

The Board meeting will be held at the Deschutes Services Building, 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend. The public is invited to attend in person or participate virtually. The meeting agenda and virtual log in information can be found at www.deschutes.org/meetings.

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Bachelor Complex Fire Closures Expanded

Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest has updated and increased the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for the Bachelor Complex. The expansion of the closure area is due to continued fire activity

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Human Remains Found North Of La Pine

On October 7th, 2024, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office initiated a death investigation east of Highway 97 north of State Recreation Road in a wooded area, after suspected human remains were located. Together with the Deschutes County

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Pine Fire Evacuation Levels Reduced

Firefighters continue suppression efforts on the Pine Fire located approximately 22 miles southeast of Bend, south of Highway 20 and south of Pine Mountain in the Kotzman Basin area. The fire stayed within the established dozer line