BEND, OR — Deschutes County hopes to secure a state grant to help reduce the fire risk in Juniper Ridge, north of Bend. County Forester Kevin Moriarty says fire is a serious problem on the 1,350 acres of city and county land. “In 2024, there have been 14 wildfire responses, and a total of 48 wildfire responses since 2020,” he told County Commissioners this week. .
