Inside Deschutes County

Episode 22 is now live!  Oregon DEQ is offering free well water testing in southern Deschutes County as part of a groundwater quality study.  Antony Vorobyov from DEQ stops by the studio to talk about why they're collecting the samples.

Winter is not quite done with us yet.  In this episode, we talk to Michael Johnston who leads the SkidCar Training program with Deschutes County.  He talks about the class, the vehicle used and what the hardest thing is for people to learn when it comes to sliding on the roads.

Bonus episode!  School Exclusion Day is Feb. 21.  We chat with Deschutes County Health Officer, Dr. Richard Fawcett, and Immunization Coordinator, Sarah Van Meter, about what parents need to know.

David Doyle, in-house legal counsel for Deschutes County, discusses his various responsibilities.  Plus, we talk about his experience with Johnnie Cochran, his love of the Pittsburgh Pirates and his many ties.

Deschutes County serves approximately 7,000 veterans.  From helping with benefits to coping with trauma, Veterans Services Officer, Keith Macnamara talks about the extreme need in Central Oregon.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, we speak with Senior Planner Tanya Saltzman about proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs.

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!