Inside Deschutes County
Deschutes County is in the heart of Central Oregon, located between the towering Cascade Mountains to the west and the high desert plateau to the east. The county encompasses 3,055 square miles of scenic beauty, mild climate, diverse recreational opportunities and a growing economy. Join us as we discuss the exciting progress and growth of our area.
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Episodes
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
As of Dec. 1, 2023, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can be permitted in certain zones in rural Deschutes County. But there are key steps that must be followed. We dive into the latest on the ADU process with Associate Planner Kyle Collins.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Community Justice Director Deevy Holcomb and Juvenile Detention Manager Rob Gilman about parole, probation, detention and successful outcomes.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Property Management can sometimes find itself in the middle of some of the County's biggest stories. We discuss some of those and the department's other focus areas with Property Manager Kristie Bollinger.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
In this episode, we speak with Senior Planner Tanya Saltzman about proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs.
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Bonus episode! Road Department Director Chris Doty talks about annual road closings, how his team prioritizes which areas of the County to plow first and his beard!
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton talks about this busy time of year for his office and why property taxes can be difficult to understand.
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
With the Nov. 7 Special Election right around the corner, we check in with County Clerk Steve Dennison to discuss all things elections. He also reveals a contest for the kids and discusses his Halloween decoration strategy!
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Dr. Richard Fawcett and Emily Horton from Public Health join the Inside Deschutes County podcast to answer important questions as we head into cold and flu season. They also discuss changes with the COVID vaccine and what people should do to stay healthy.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Switching from task to task quickly, thinking outside the box to solve problems and serving our community all at the same time. It's a challenging job to answer calls for help but one that has its rewards. On this episode, we speak to Recruiting and Training Manager Megan Craig and Dispatcher Chad Hicks about life at Deschutes County 9-1-1.
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
They like to stay behind the scenes, but their work is front and center across Deschutes County. We talk to Facilities Director Lee Randall about the big projects happening now and just how he and his teams keep everything running so smoothly.