Month: March 2013

If a bill proposed in Salem is signed into law, cyclists in Oregon could be facing a $10 registration fee. The bill was proposed by Republican Sen.…

That unmistakable crackle of studded tires rolling over pavement — that’s the sound of safety for some drivers. “I had a head-on…

A Metolius man was injured and cited, and the other driver also received non-life threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle head-on…

Forget about school buses, homeroom and one teacher for the year. Redmond’s new online K-12 school anything but traditional. “Kind of a…

The 37th annual U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle event this year is May 18 th , 2013. It takes over 550 volunteers to make this event run smoothly. If you…

VocalBooth.com is accepting written submissions for consideration of their donation of two complete turnkey recording studios. Please submit in no…

The Serendipity West Foundation (SWF) would like to inform our community members about the “Challenge Day Student Poster Contest.” These…

Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce the launch of the Bend ReStore’s new “line” of upcycled merchandise: CUP…

Bend-area home prices rose by 14.7 percent in January, compared to a year ago, a rate well above the also-impressive nationwide price rise, according…

Another season is here and the Bend Masters 60+ Softball League is getting ready to play some ball. This is a fun time for all, regardless of skill…

The Family Access Network is the recipient of a $10,000 donation to be used to help address basic-needs for children and their families in Deschutes…

Deschutes County recently released a new online application that provides improved public access to county property records. The Deschutes County…

Efforts to reduce the vulnerability of homes and property to wildfire has earned the Three Rivers Recreational Area the Firewise Communities/USA…

The Central Oregon Food Policy Council applied for and received a Gardener’s Supply Grant on behalf of the community gardens located on the…

The Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol (a non-profit organization) isconducting their annual ski evaluation for those who may be interested in joining…

Desperation is common in 911 calls. But last Tuesday in Bakersfield Calif., it was the dispatcher who was in angst. “She’s going to die…

Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon’s Old Mill District is picking up the beat this summer with a danceable lineup of bands for its St.…

Neighbors recounted a disturbing wake-up call Monday after a man led police on a high-speed chase into their northeast Bend neighborhood in the wee…

Thirty people covered by the Oregon workers’ compensation system died on the job during 2012, the Department of Consumer and Business Services…

Two North American river otters, named after Oregon Wild and Scenic Rivers Sandy and Rogue, have a new home at the High Desert Museum’s outdoor…