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Inside Deschutes County Inside Deschutes County
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Deschutes County is in the heart of Central Oregon, located between the towering Cascade Mountains to the west and the high desert plateau to the east. The county encompasses 3,055 square miles of scenic beauty, mild climate, diverse recreational opportunities and a growing economy. Join us as we discuss the exciting progress and growth of our area.
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Primary Election Preview
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.
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Healthy Schools Program
The end of the school year is right around the corner, so it's a great time to talk to Aimee Snyder, the supervisor of the Healthy Schools program. Hear about the innovative partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, the inspiring success stories and where the program goes from here.
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The Transportation System Plan
On this episode, we talk to Road Department Director, Chris Doty and Senior Transportation Planner, Tarik Rawlings about the latest developments on the Transportation System Plan. Find out about the projects that will be worked on, where the money comes from and how they're prioritized.
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Commissioner Patti Adair
As we mark one year since the launch of the Inside Deschutes County podcast, we welcome County Commissioner Patti Adair. We discuss Measure 110, funding for the Stabilization Center, nitrate concerns in South County and much more.
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DEQ Free Well Water Testing
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.
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SkidCar Training
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.
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The Deschutes County podcast is a great local update on what is happening in our county and everyone should be listening to it. It would be helpful if you posted on Nextdoor as there are SO many county residents who get news via Nextdoor. Please post your podcasts and where people can listen to them on the site, “Nextdoor”