Deschutes County Seeks COIC Members

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Do you have a background in tourism and recreation? The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners is recruiting for volunteers with experience in these fields who are interested in serving on the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) Board.

Applicants must:

  • Be a resident of Deschutes County
  • Be able to serve a two-year term on the COIC Board, which meets the first Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

COIC serves the local governments of Central Oregon, providing regional collaboration, efficiencies and service delivery for a stronger local economy and quality of life. To learn more about the COIC Board, visit www.coic.org/about/coic-board

The COIC Board consists of twelve elected members who serve as representatives from each of COIC’s member governments: the counties of Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson, and the cities of Bend, Culver, Madras, Metolius, Prineville, Redmond, La Pine, Sisters and Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs along with five appointed members. The five appointed members represent the interests of the private business sector, workforce development, and education.

To learn more, or to apply, please click here.

For additional information, please call Deschutes County Administration at (541) 330-4640.

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Camp Fire Teen Listening Session

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Hikers Rescued Near Green Lakes Trailhead

On Saturday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m., Deschutes County 9-1-1 received a report of two young men, ages 18 and 20, who were lost near the Green Lakes Trailhead, located off the Cascade Lakes Highway just beyond Mt. Bachelor. Deschutes County Search and