Deschutes County Seeks Volunteers For Dog Control Board

deschutes-county-3

Deschutes County is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on the County’s Dog Control Board of Supervisors. There is currently an opening for one board member, and one alternate member. Both positions are volunteer and unpaid.

The Dog Control Board represents the Board of County Commissioners and makes decisions at hearings for dog owners whose canine(s) has been involved in the chasing, wounding, or killing of livestock, including free-range chickens and turkeys. To be appointed to the position, applicants must own livestock and/or dogs.

Dog Control Board members meet as needed, attending hearings when they are scheduled. Meetings are hybrid and include options for virtual or in-person participation at the Deschutes Services Building at 1300 Wall Street in Bend.

To apply, please visit www.deschutes.org/jobs. Applications will be accepted until midnight on Thursday, Feb. 13.

480941272_29651672671098082_3065510438929561848_n

Veterans Appreciation Day

Join us for a heartfelt day dedicated to honoring and celebrating our veterans at Veterans Appreciation Day! This special event is designed to show gratitude to those who have served while raising funds to support local veterans

bend_police_badge_rebuilt

Bend Police Investigate Homicide

Bend Police are investigating a homicide that took place in northeast Bend. At approximately 7:16 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, Bend Police responded to the area of the 100 block of NE Emerson Avenue after dispatch received