Prineville Police Chief Retires

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) has announced its fall schedule for joint meetings with governing boards across the county. The Board will hold joint meetings with the County’s Fair Board, Circuit Court, Planning Commission, and

Starting September 2025, the City of Bend will implement changes to the City Council meeting schedule. The change will result in more frequent but shorter meetings and separates the Council Work Session meetings from the Business meetings.

 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is inviting residents of the La Pine Basin and interested parties to a public meeting regarding the La Pine Basin Environmental Assessment. This meeting will provide an opportunity for community engagement

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Deschutes County, in collaboration with the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance (COSPA), is launching a series of community activities designed to promote suicide awareness and prevention throughout September. Suicide

Marks Creek Fire Evening Update – September 3, 2025, 9:00 p.m. Acres: 2,500; 0% contained Location: Approximately 20 miles northeast of Prineville, Oregon along Highway 26 Start Date: September 2, 2025   Cause: Under Investigation Central Oregon – Fire personnel continued work today