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1/30/2012 - 9-1-1 Director Receives DOJ Training

Department of Justice training focused on resources to protect local children
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1/30/2012 - County Administrator Candidates

Deschutes County Announces County Administrator Interview Candidates And Invites Public to Reception

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1/25/2012 - County Seeks Landmarks Commission Volunteers

Please apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24.
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1/20/2012 - Severe Weather Backcountry Advisory Warning

All of Central Oregon and the Deschutes National Forest
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1/13/2012 - SURVEY: Secondhand Smoke and County Buildings

We need your feedback by January 31 

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1/13/2012 - Ernest Mazorol to Retire From Trial Court Job June 30

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1/13/2012 - Mary Anderson Appointed Chief Deputy DA

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1/13/2012 - Victims Assistance Training to be Held Jan. 27 and 28

County seeks volunteers to assist local victims of crime
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1/9/2012 - New Public Works Director Begins Jan. 23

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1/4/2012 - County Seeks Animal Control Board Volunteers

Livestock and/or dog owners/workers encouraged to apply

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1/4/2012 - Immunization Exclusion Day is Feb. 15

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12/28/2011 - Chronic Conditions Classes: Jan through April 2012

Put Live Back in Your Life!
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12/28/2011 - JANUARY: Help Plan S. County's Future

Resident feedback meetings begin next month
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12/21/2011 - Safe Food Prep Tips for Holiday Meals

Prevent food poisoning with these helpful tips
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12/15/2011 - It's the holiday season-don't drive under the influence!

Being "buzzed" still considered "being under the influence"!
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12/8/2011 - Blanton Named 83rd President of OR State Sheriffs' Assoc.

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12/7/2011 - Pile Burning Program Continues

 
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12/7/2011 - Appaloosa Gelding Found

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12/7/2011 - 4-H Holds "BIG DEAL" Sale This Weekend

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12/7/2011 - Behavioral Health Board Seeks Members

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12/1/2011 - Spay and Neuter Grant Application Process Now Open

 
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11/23/2011 - Baney Elected to Lead Statewide County Assoc.

The first to represent Deschutes in the org since 1968
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11/9/2011 - Problems Identified in Today’s EAS Test

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10/25/2011 - 10 Tips for a Safe Halloween with Your Kids

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10/13/2011 - Monitor Irrigation System Settings for Safety

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10/5/2011 - NEW: View BOCC Business Meetings

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10/5/2011 - Burn Season Opens in Deschutes County-Saturday, Oct. 8

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9/28/2011 - Free Suicide Prevention Training to be Held in Sisters

 
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9/28/2011 - Prevent the Flu This Year-Receive Your Vaccination

 
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9/23/2011 - 9-1-1 Proposes Stable Funding and $5 Million Tax Cut

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9/23/2011 - Candidates Selected to Serve on Health Board

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9/9/2011 - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Meeting

Crisis Intervention Team Training: What our local community is doing to educate itself in order to appropriately standardize response to persons in crisis
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9/7/2011 - Class Prepares Volunteers to Mentor Children

 
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9/5/2011 - Videos to Help Build Suicide Prevention Awareness

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9/1/2011 - Tire Collection Event Scheduled for September 17

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8/24/2011 - Firefighters Work Overnight on Fire South of Bend

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8/23/2011 - BOCC Dismisses Deschutes County Administrator

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8/17/2011 - 9-1-1 Seeks Funding Panel Volunteers

Deadline to apply is September 19
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8/17/2011 - Back to School Immunization Clinics Offered This Month

Clinics offered in Sisters, Bend, Redmond and La Pine
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8/9/2011 - Deschutes County Circuit Court Reduces Services

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8/9/2011 - County Seeks Property Tax Appeals Board Volunteers

Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. Sept. 6
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8/3/2011 - FREE Appliance Recycle Event Slated for August 20

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8/3/2011 - Solid Waste Dept Considers Renewable Energy Technology

 
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7/29/2011 - App Process Opens for County College 2011

Applications due 5:00 p.m. August 19
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7/22/2011 - Elk Lake Resort Health Notice Update

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7/22/2011 - Llama Found in Redmond

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7/21/2011 - HEALTH NOTICE UPDATE: Elk Lake Resort

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7/15/2011 - HEALTH ADVISORY: Elk Lake Resort Area

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7/14/2011 - Protect Family and Pets from Rabies This Summer

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7/14/2011 - County Fair Concert Lineup and Fair Details

Free transportation and concerts, rodeo, carnival and delicious food-don't miss it!
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7/13/2011 - Register to Receive 9-1-1 Emergency Notices by Cell

 
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7/12/2011 - Outdoor Burning CLOSED in Deschutes County

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7/12/2011 - Redmond Properties Reappraised This Week

Work to continue through August

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7/11/2011 - DA Appoints Two Deputies in August

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7/1/2011 - Prevent West Nile Virus This Summer

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6/29/2011 - C.O. Health Council Meets July 12 at 1:00 p.m.

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6/27/2011 - DA Interviews June 29 on COTV's Talk of the Town

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6/21/2011 - FREE HIV Testing Monday, June 27

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6/15/2011 - Receive County news through Facebook and Twitter!

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6/14/2011 - Baney Completes National Leadership Program

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6/13/2011 - Cascade Lakes Highway NOW OPEN

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6/9/2011 - You're Reading the County's New Website!

New site is easier to use and contains more information and resources.
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6/8/2011 - County Fair Seeks Talent Show Contestants

Deadline to submit audition materials is Wednesday, July 6
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6/6/2011 - Community Development Work Plan Available for Preview

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6/6/2011 - Awards Recognize Pedestrian/Bike Advocacy June 22

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6/1/2011 - Public Health Advisory Board Volunteers Needed

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6/1/2011 - Road Projects Begin Monday, June 6

Road projects are expected to be complete September 9, 2011
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5/31/2011 - Volunteers Needed to Serve on Safety Coordinating Council

Letters of interest due by 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2011
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5/28/2011 - Annual Weed Pull Events Begin Saturday, June 11

Visit www.deschutes.org/weeds for all event details
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5/28/2011 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Cmte Seeks Members

Please apply by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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5/28/2011 - Safe Sidewalk Businesses Awarded June 22

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5/25/2011 - Labor Agreement Approved-0% COLA

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5/19/2011 - County Opens Annual Community Grant Process

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 29, at 3:00 p.m.
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5/9/2011 - School Health Center Open House-May 24

Tours, free health talks with a nurse, health info,treats, and prizes included

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5/2/2011 - New Ballot Boxes Offer 24-Hour Drop-Off Service

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4/26/2011 - Health Heroes Recognized for Service

Commute Options and County Nurse Practitioner Linda Burgel receive awards!

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4/20/2011 - FireFree Recycling Events Begin May 6

May events help you to clean up your yard, recycle debris, and prevent home fires
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4/7/2011 - Prevent Injuries While on the Move

Skid Car training, free car seat clinics, and a walk and bike retreat
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4/7/2011 - Salmonella Case Confirmed in Deschutes County

Use caution when handling baby chicks
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4/6/2011 - Tips to Keep Youth Injury Free

Child wellness exams and sports physicals, free event to learn activities that support brain development
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4/5/2011 - Tips to Prevent Injuries at Work

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4/5/2011 - Volunteers Needed to Help Victims of Crime

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4/4/2011 - Change a Child's Life-Attend Free April Orientation

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4/4/2011 - Commissioner Selected to Leadership Institute

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4/4/2011 - Tips to Prevent Injuries at Home

 
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3/21/2011 - County Plans Road Reconstruction Projects

Reconstruction will assist cyclists who frequently travel the bike ways

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3/18/2011 - Free Speakers for Your Meetings Available Now

Speakers Bureau is an ongoing program at Deschutes County

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2/18/2011 - Sheriff's Office Power Outage Update

Widespread outages persist due to severe weather.
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2/17/2011 - Animal Defender Honors Received

Two recognized for establishing livestock rescue shelter
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2/17/2011 - Tire Collection Event Takes Place March 19

Annual recycling event takes place at Knott Landfill.
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2/15/2011 - 911 Loses Power Due to Weather Conditions

911 Center power restored at 9:00 a.m. today
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2/15/2011 - Sheriff's Office Receives Homeland Security Grant

The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funds are based on minimum amounts as legislatively mandated, the Department of Homeland Security’s risk methodology, and effectiveness.
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1/5/2011 - Affordable Chronic Health Workshops Begin January 20

NEW! Workshops now available in Deschutes, Crook & Jefferson Counties
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11/14/2010 - Help Shop With a Cop

Make the Holidays Joyful for Disadvantaged Children-Help Shop With a Cop
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11/4/2010 - Spay & Neuter Grants Offered to Non-Profits

Grant applications due December 3, 2010
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11/4/2010 - 2011 Fair & Rodeo Grand Marshal Announced

Veteran broadcaster R.L. Garrigus will lead the parade next year!
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7/2/2010 - New Passport Fees to take effect July 13, 2010

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3/22/2010 - Property Tax Reassessment

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9/17/2009 - 2008 Gang Assessment Report

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10/24/2008 - Clerk Confirms Local Rule Signatures

Referendum Qualifies for Spring Ballot

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3/9/2004 - Stephen Brumback Death Investigation

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3/9/2004 - Prosecution Sweep Nabs Domestic Violence Perps

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10/27/2003 - DA's Office Receives Prosecution Grant

Renewed grant funds DA's Community Prosecution Program
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9/11/2003 - WHISNANT To Take House Seat

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9/2/2003 - DA Awarded Evidence Training Scholarship

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