Inside Deschutes County

How Snow Plowing is Prioritized

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!

A Conversation with the Assessor

Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton talks about this busy time of year for his office and why property taxes can be difficult to understand.

Checking in with the County Clerk

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!

Answering Questions about Respiratory Season

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.

What It’s Like to Work at 9-1-1

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.

Behind the Scenes with Facilities

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.

Preparing for an Emergency

Wildfires and smoke are having an impact on Central Oregon. This month, we talk to Emergency Services Coordinator, Ashley Volz and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Carissa Heinige about how you can keep yourself and loved ones safe and informed.

Performing at the Fair

There's so much that goes into the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, but in Episode 6, we talk to Rodeo Director Roxia Thornton and performer JD Platt about what goes into their respective shows and why they do what they do.  It's a fun conversation as we head into the start of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo this week!

What’s New at the Fair

With the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo just days away, we talk to Fair Director, Geoff Hinds and Commissioner Patti Adair about what to expect this year. Plus, they share their favorite memories of attending the fair.

Explaining County Audits

The word "audit" has a certain reputation. However, in this episode we talk about the extreme value of audits and why they're not as scary as some people might think.  We speak with County Internal Auditor David Givans and Performance Auditor Aaron Kay about how they use their skills to help employees and community members alike.