Month: July 2011

A 28-year-old Bend man was arrested at a northwest Redmond park Monday night, accused of brandishing a handgun at a nearby home a short time earlier,…

If a campfire gets out of control, and ignites the next major wildfire on the high desert, the person responsible could face fines, community service…

Two Smith Rock climbers were injured Saturday afternoon, one critically, after a rope that swung across the face of Monkey Face struck them, causing…

The 21st annual Bend Summer Festival wrapped up downtown Sunday, having benefited from beautiful weather for the weekend event. The three-day…

The 14th annual CAST For Kids fishing event had everyone reeling in a good time at the Prineville Reservoir on Sunday. The non-profit organization…

“He was devastated, and I think any of us that have things stolen, robbed or whatever, you feel invaded — you feel very violated,”…

What do get when you combine The Amazing Race and Fear Factor? It’s the first annual Sagebrush Community Challenge, and it’s done Central…

From state to state, from near and far. What started out with just a dozen quilts 36 years ago now has over 1,300 quilts from 35 states and four…

It’s been a battle between animal rights activists and egg producers: Should farms be required to let egg-laying chickens roam free? Unhappy…

A good, quiet overnight on the lines of the Upper Dry Creek Fire on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation meant a few dozen residents in the…

A history of the American people, one voice at a time — two voices, actually. “We want it to be an archive where your great, great…

A Deschutes County Sheriff?s Search and Rescue volunteer was hospitalized Thursday after being thrown from an ATV that then rolled on top of him…

As one family lost its home to the Upper Dry Creek Fire that raced across 2,000 acres Thursday, many others almost suffered the same fate. But John…

Thunderstorms, rising temperatures and people’s carelessness: That dangerous mix is fanning wildfires in Central Oregon, burning through…

Black Butte Trail, one of Central Oregon?s favorite hiking trails, took a new direction this week when it was rerouted to provide better separation…

Three separate fires sparked up Wednesday evening, all apparently starting from power lines from the same utility. The first two fires were in…

Long-time contractor Kirby Nagelhout has been an integral part of building Bend and Central Oregon to where it stands today. After a long battle with…

Road conditions in Bend are always a hot topic for drivers, and while the city takes steps to maintain during tough budget times, officials are…

Central Oregon fire crews were busy again chasing field and other fires Wednesday as temperatures heated into the 90s in many locations. Crook County…

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue unit was well-prepared to go out and find an injured hiker on South Sister Tuesday, but they…