Month: November 2012

A matched savings program run by HomeSource of NeighborImpact provides financial incentives to help low income households achieve long-held savings…

A Tumalo father who shot and killed his son took the stand in his own defense Friday. Jim Hargrve broke down on occasion as he talked about his…

Sixteen exceptional nurses from across Oregon were recognized Friday at the annual March of Dimes Nurse of the Year awards breakfast, presented by…

Nearly two years after voting in a union, and after numerous bargaining sessions failed to reach an initial contract, service workers at St. Charles…

Some high mountain meadows in the Pacific Northwest are declining rapidly due to climate change, a study suggests, as reduced snowpacks, longer…

The Oregon Department of Revenue said Friday it has extended some tax filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Sandy.…

A Tumalo man who shot and killed his son took the stand in his own defense Friday, detailing what transpired on that fateful night at the…

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., repeated his criticisms of President Obama’s record in a Friday appearance on CNN shortly before the monthly jobs…

Kevin Bacon, Mary J. Blige, Tina Fey (NBC’s “30 Rock”), James Gandolfini, Al Roker (NBC’s “Today”) and Jon…

The Oregon Student Mock Election, brought to the state by the League of Women Voters of Oregon Education Fund, tallied the results from elections…

One of the highest voter turnouts in recent elections is expected to come to a climax next Tuesday night. As of Thursday, 40 percent of registered…

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, the networks of NBCUniversal — including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC,…

Mugshots, handcuffs and fingerprints all used to be part of Archie Hamilton’s routine. “Seven years ago, the courts labeled me a career…

Something special is brewing on the pitch over at Summit High School. The girls’ team is ranked #1 in state, while the boys’ team is…

Students listen intently as Bend High art teacher Jesse Lockwood shows them the process of making their own pottery. It may sound like any old…

Some will tell you it’s a pygmy variety of bear. To others, it’s a superhero with fierce sideburns. On the spectrum of enigmatic beasts,…

A working smoke alarm in your home can mean the difference between life and death. Smoke alarms with batteries that are dead, disconnected, or…

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon just got more comfortable thanks to a La-Z-Boy ® furniture donation from the Bend La-Z-Boy…

On Friday, November 16, Bend Area Habitat for Humanity will celebrate their 100 th Home milestone with a Home Dedication Celebration event at 2856 NE…

Over the past four years, hundreds of volunteers have stepped up to help maintain landscaping in Bend’s public rights of way. Now, Bend is…