Month: May 2013

Northwest farmers will fight hunger throughout June Dairy Month. The goal is to raise $100,000 and 100,000 pounds of food in partnership with Fred…

Bend and Deschutes County have continued to grow, albeit more slowly, in the past few years, despite the economic downturn that now shows signs of…

This is Bear Awareness Week — but in Oregon, maybe nobody told the bears. It’s been pretty quiet so far, both in terms of the spring…

Jefferson County voters on Tuesday approved a five-year tax proposal by the Madras Aquatic Center to ensure year-round swimming and recreation…

Mike Kennedy, 51, has called Redmond home for nearly four decades. For 25 years, he worked for a local cable manufacturing plant. But In 2007, an…

The Culver Bulldog hangs proudly on banners through the street, a message of support from the close-knit small town. But Culver voters on Tuesday…

Do you or someone you know, live with a health condition that affects daily life? Workshops to achieve a healthier way of living for people living…

The Champion for Children Luncheon was held Wednesday at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. The event is a fundraiser/friend-raiser for Healthy…

A new study shows there is a gender gap when it comes to behavior and self-control in American young children – one that does not appear to exist…

When it comes to American traditions, summer calls as much for baseball and softball as it does apple pie and Fourth of July. With registration…

Oregon’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection recently received high marks and positive comments from a customer satisfaction survey…

The city of Bend says it projects $1.3 million in savings and no premium increases on its new employee health insurance plan for the upcoming plan…

The Ochoco National Forest announced Wednesday the installation of five new visitor portals with the purpose of welcoming visitors and to provide…

Motorists traveling over the mountain passes Wednesday morning were warned to be prepared for winter-like driving conditions — just two days…

A La Pine mushroom hunter who got lost west of town and failed to return to his companions’ meeting Tuesday night prompted a search in the…

The Redmond City Council on Tuesday approved the hiring of Portlander Keith Witcosky for the position of city manager. Mayor George Endicott and the…

The forecast for this Memorial Day weekend may not be warm and blue-sky, but it’s still the official kickoff of the boating season in Oregon.…

Bend-La Pine Schools asked voters for $98 million Tuesday night in a bond to pay for two new schools and many other projects. And that’s what…

Far fewer than half of Central Oregon voters returned their mail ballots for Tuesday’s special election. But those who did handily passed…

The state of Oregon has a clear goal. It’s called 40-40-20 — a plan by the governor to reach levels of 40 percent of Oregonians with a…