Inside Deschutes County

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.

Landfill Siting Update

This month we talk to Director of Solid Waste, Chad Centola and Incoming Director, Tim Brownell. They discuss the landfill siting process and some of the adventures on their jobs. You won't want to miss this very interesting conversation.

Preparing for Prescribed Burns

Spring is upon us and that means prescribed burns are right around the corner.  We talk to Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, Forester Kevin Moriarty and Climate and Health Coordinator Sarah Worthington about the potential impacts.

Commissioner Tony DeBone

On our inaugural Inside Deschutes County podcast, we welcome Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone. We discuss courthouse expansion, the idea of a managed homeless camp in south Bend and much more.