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Crime
Deschutes County sheriff gave false testimony in criminal cases, DA finds
Prosecutors are reexamining criminal cases going back more than a decade.

Landfill deal between Deschutes County and Hooker Creek falls through
Deschutes County reconvenes its committee to find a new location for a landfill. Knott Landfill is projected to reach capacity in spring of 2031.

Deschutes County pays $150,000 settlement over alleged gender discrimination
Deschutes County pays $150,000 to deputy district attorney to settle alleged pay inequity due to gender discrimination.

Deschutes County dissolved its DEIA committee without hearing public opinions. Officials got an earful anyway
As national politics hit home, over 200 people, including county staff, pushed back.

With more at large leaders on the horizon, Deschutes County talks districting
Deschutes county commissioners discuss creating districts now that voters have approved two more at-large positions.
Politics
Central Oregon returns show strong leads in state Senate, sheriff and Bend city races
Broadman claims victory in his Oregon Senate race, Vander Kamp leads the Deschutes sheriff race, and Bend City Council has two new members.

Politics Now
'OPB Politics Now': A deep dive on Deschutes County and Bend politics
The High Desert is home to several interesting election stories this cycle.

Politics
‘Accidental’ release of records reveals Deschutes County sheriff candidate’s troubles in La Mesa
Records detail "serious incidents of misconduct" long before Kent Vander Kamp rose through the ranks of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office.

Politics
Deschutes County sheriff candidate goes to court to block release of employment records
A candidate for Deschutes County sheriff, Kent Vander Kamp, is going to court to try to block the release of records about his early career in law enforcement.

Deschutes County voters to decide on commission expansion
Deschutes County voters will decide this election if they want to add two more county commissioners and bring the board from three to five.