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The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Next Community Shred Event This Saturday, June 13 In La Pine (Photo) - 06/10/26

 

La Pine, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Republic Services, reminds the community that the next free Community Shred Event is happening this Saturday, June 13, in La Pine. 

 

The event will run from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or until the truck is full, at the Sheriff's Office La Pine Substation, located at 51340 Highway 97.  

 

This residential-only shred service is not intended for business or commercial use. Paper clips and staples may remain attached; however, plastic bags and three-ring binders cannot be accepted. Participants are asked to bring no more than four boxes of documents per household. Those with more than four boxes should contact Republic Services at 541-352-2263 for additional disposal options.

 

In addition to document shredding, each event will offer safe medication disposal. Accepted items include prescriptions, patches, ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples, and pet medications. Items not accepted include sharps, thermometers, inhalers, aerosols, or other pressurized containers.

 

Community members may also bring worn or tattered American flags for proper retirement. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted on-site and donated to a local food bank.

 

Two additional community shred events are scheduled for July and September. 

  • Saturday, July 18 – 703 N. Larch, Sisters, Sheriff’s Office Substation
  • Saturday, September 19 – 1199 B Ave., Terrebonne, Terrebonne Community School

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to safely and securely dispose of sensitive documents, unwanted medications, and worn flags—all while supporting the local community.

 

 

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Attached Media Files: ShredEvent.png,

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Next Community Shred Event This Saturday, June 13 In La Pine (Photo) - 06/10/26

 

La Pine, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Republic Services, reminds the community that the next free Community Shred Event is happening this Saturday, June 13, in La Pine. 

 

The event will run from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or until the truck is full, at the Sheriff's Office La Pine Substation, located at 51340 Highway 97.  

 

This residential-only shred service is not intended for business or commercial use. Paper clips and staples may remain attached; however, plastic bags and three-ring binders cannot be accepted. Participants are asked to bring no more than four boxes of documents per household. Those with more than four boxes should contact Republic Services at 541-352-2263 for additional disposal options.

 

In addition to document shredding, each event will offer safe medication disposal. Accepted items include prescriptions, patches, ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples, and pet medications. Items not accepted include sharps, thermometers, inhalers, aerosols, or other pressurized containers.

 

Community members may also bring worn or tattered American flags for proper retirement. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted on-site and donated to a local food bank.

 

Two additional community shred events are scheduled for July and September. 

  • Saturday, July 18 – 703 N. Larch, Sisters, Sheriff’s Office Substation
  • Saturday, September 19 – 1199 B Ave., Terrebonne, Terrebonne Community School

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to safely and securely dispose of sensitive documents, unwanted medications, and worn flags—all while supporting the local community.

 

 

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Attached Media Files: ShredEvent.png,

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search And Rescue Responds To Ill Hiker In Badlands Wilderness Area (Photo) - 06/04/26

***CORRECTED DATE***

 

Bend, Ore. -- On Wednesday, June 3, at 5:11 p.m., a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Deputy received a report of an ill hiker in need of assistance in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend.

 

The initial 911 caller reported that her friend, a 75‑year‑old woman from the Portland area, had become ill while hiking and was unable to stand or continue back to the Flat Iron Rock Trailhead. Based on the report, the deputy initiated a callout for Deschutes County Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers.

 

The SAR team hiked approximately 1.4 miles to reach the patient and her hiking partner. After assessing her condition, volunteers loaded the hiker into a wheeled litter and transported her safely back to the trailhead. An ambulance from Bend Fire & Rescue was staged at the trailhead and took the hiker to St. Charles-Bend for further medical evaluation and treatment.

 

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office thanks SAR volunteers and Bend Fire & Rescue for their quick and coordinated response.

 

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Attached Media Files: BadlandsRescue1.jpg, BadlandsRescue2.JPEG,

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search And Rescue Responds To Ill Hiker In Badlands Wilderness Area (Photo) - 06/04/26

***CORRECTED DATE***

 

Bend, Ore. -- On Wednesday, June 3, at 5:11 p.m., a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Deputy received a report of an ill hiker in need of assistance in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend.

 

The initial 911 caller reported that her friend, a 75‑year‑old woman from the Portland area, had become ill while hiking and was unable to stand or continue back to the Flat Iron Rock Trailhead. Based on the report, the deputy initiated a callout for Deschutes County Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers.

 

The SAR team hiked approximately 1.4 miles to reach the patient and her hiking partner. After assessing her condition, volunteers loaded the hiker into a wheeled litter and transported her safely back to the trailhead. An ambulance from Bend Fire & Rescue was staged at the trailhead and took the hiker to St. Charles-Bend for further medical evaluation and treatment.

 

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office thanks SAR volunteers and Bend Fire & Rescue for their quick and coordinated response.

 

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Attached Media Files: BadlandsRescue1.jpg, BadlandsRescue2.JPEG,

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Reports Strong Community Participation In Annual Deschutes Alerts Test (Photo) - 05/20/26

 

Deschutes County, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management and 9‑1‑1 is reporting strong engagement from the community following last week’s countywide Deschutes Alerts test, conducted on May 13, 2026.

 

Participation in Deschutes Alerts has continued to grow, which is reflected in the most recent data as residents updated their emergency notification information or created new profiles:

  • 2,010 new Deschutes Alerts profiles created
  • 2,685 existing profiles updated through the member portal
  • 72,205 people received the test message on May 13
  • 18,482 confirmed receipt

The Sheriff’s Office strongly encourages everyone who lives or works in Deschutes County to sign up for Deschutes Alerts or review their existing information anytime at deschutesalerts.org. Ensuring your information is accurate allows emergency notifications to reach you quickly during critical incidents such as wildfires, severe weather, or law enforcement activity.

 

If community members have questions or need help, they can call (541) 388‑6501. Sheriff’s Office staff are available to assist residents in updating or confirming their Deschutes Alerts profile over the phone.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Deschutes Alerts and additional emergency preparedness information are available on the Sheriff’s Office website.

 

Website Resources:

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Attached Media Files: DeschutesAlertsSystemTestUpdate.png,

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Reports Strong Community Participation In Annual Deschutes Alerts Test (Photo) - 05/20/26

 

Deschutes County, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management and 9‑1‑1 is reporting strong engagement from the community following last week’s countywide Deschutes Alerts test, conducted on May 13, 2026.

 

Participation in Deschutes Alerts has continued to grow, which is reflected in the most recent data as residents updated their emergency notification information or created new profiles:

  • 2,010 new Deschutes Alerts profiles created
  • 2,685 existing profiles updated through the member portal
  • 72,205 people received the test message on May 13
  • 18,482 confirmed receipt

The Sheriff’s Office strongly encourages everyone who lives or works in Deschutes County to sign up for Deschutes Alerts or review their existing information anytime at deschutesalerts.org. Ensuring your information is accurate allows emergency notifications to reach you quickly during critical incidents such as wildfires, severe weather, or law enforcement activity.

 

If community members have questions or need help, they can call (541) 388‑6501. Sheriff’s Office staff are available to assist residents in updating or confirming their Deschutes Alerts profile over the phone.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Deschutes Alerts and additional emergency preparedness information are available on the Sheriff’s Office website.

 

Website Resources:

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Attached Media Files: DeschutesAlertsSystemTestUpdate.png,