Inside Deschutes County

In this episode, we dive into Deschutes County Solid Waste Department’s exciting new initiative—the inaugural Drop It, Swap It event!  Designed to reduce waste through community donation and thrifting, the event encourages people to donate unwanted items and swap them for something new-to-you. We sit down with Susan Baker and Jackie Wilson from Solid Waste to learn how this event fosters sustainability, builds community, and helps keep useful items out of the landfill.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In this episode, we chat with Caroline Suiter and Bethany Kuschel from the Deschutes County Prevention and Health Promotion Team in Health Services. They explain the events that are happening throughout the month of September and how suicide prevention awareness is having an impact throughout our region.

In this episode, we dive into the Comprehensive Care for Youth and Families program within Deschutes County Behavioral Health. Join us as we sit down with Program Manager Shannon Brister to explore how Comprehensive Care is making a difference in the community by providing holistic and accessible mental health services for children, youth and families.

Join us as we dive into the benefits of dog licensing with Kristina Boyer from Deschutes County and representatives from Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Plus, we find out the most popular dog breeds and dog names in Deschutes County!

Summer is a busy time of year for Deschutes County Environmental Health.  From restaurants to swimming pools to drinking water, inspectors are working to keep you and your family safe.  We talk to Environmental Health Supervisor Eric Mone about the work they do.

In Episode 30, we talk County finances.  With the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 officially adopted, we speak to Budget Manager Dan Emerson and get his input about how this important process came together.

WIC is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, a huge milestone for the public health program which helps women, infants and children with their nutritional needs.  We talk to Supervisor Christine Pagano about the legacy of the program and where it goes from here.

It's a busy time of year at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.  We talk to Director Geoff Hinds about the events headed our way, how concert performers are chosen at the fair and discuss the economic impact of it all.  

A new transfer facility, new recycling diversion standards and another step toward a new landfill location.  There's lots happening in the world of solid waste.  We spend some time with Solid Waste Director Tim Brownell to explain it all.

The May 21, 2024 Primary Election is upon us. Your last day to register is April 30 and ballots are going out soon. County Clerk Steve Dennison walks us through all the nuances in this special Primary Election Preview.