Month: October 2012

A new report released by the Forest Service is shedding more light on the dramatic water-bucket rescue of a firefighter from the fast-moving flames…

A Bend family is trying to explain to their three young kids what happened to their cherished toys and all their holiday decorations, after thieves…

What can state lawmakers do to create jobs and help schools? Wednesday at a political forum on the COCC campus, local candidates lobbied students for…

Painful memories of an argument that turned deadly last December were relived Wednesday morning in Deschutes County Circuit Judge Wells Ashby’s…

Marie Keiser and and Lisa Holm were searching for the perfect Halloween costume. “I’m going for the zombie, fairy look,” Holm said.…

Notification to consumers has begun in the $69 million legal settlement between 49 states and certain electronic book publishers, Oregon Attorney…

If you think a Halloween costume will disguise your drunk driving, Oregon law enforcement agencies across the region have a message for you: keep the…

When the second annual PacificSource Healthy Life Civil War Challenge kicks off on October 23, Ducks and Beavers statewide will be united in a…

On the heels of a busy wildfire season across the United States, the American Red Cross has released its official Wildfire App. The app puts…

Humans love to celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy and parties. These may be fun for us, but can be a confusing and stressful experience for our…

After a year and a half of waiting, the results are in. The Insurance Services Office has released its newest rating for the Cloverdale Rural Fire…

Distressed homeowners throughout Oregon can now apply for up to $20,000 to pay off past-due bills and become current on their mortgage. The Loan…

The U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites over the Veterans Day holiday weekend, Nov. 10-12. The fee waivers…

Michael Bremont, the former director of the Redmond Proficiency Academy accused of abusing a female student, as well as another student in Linn…

A total of $1.4 million has been awarded to 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties to provide resources and capabilities for responding to terrorism…

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday a $198,495 National Emergency Grant to provide job training and support services to about 120…

Deschutes Brewery honors its namesake Central Oregon river with a brand-new, year-round beer dubbed Deschutes River Ale. The new brew, which…

From the outside of a mailing by Deschutes County judicial candidate Beth Bagley, you might not think it’s a political ad — and some…

Nationwide, patients complain twice as often about noise in hospitals as they do about any other part of their stay. Starting this week, St. Charles…

Many in Prineville and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are mourning the loss of wildlife biologist Crystal Ann Strobl, who died on Highway…