Month: July 2013

Next Tuesday, the Deschutes National Forest will apply herbicides to invasive plants in an area adjacent to the Deschutes River Trail southwest of…

The Redmond Police Department said Wednesday it has activated its first social media Facebook page with the intent to connect better with the…

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., on Wednesday reintroduced the Central Oregon Jobs and Water Security Act, which he said would deliver needed water to…

A Redmond man was injured Tuesday morning when he was struck by a car while trying to cross on foot a five-lane stretch of Highway 97 south of…

As of Tuesday, visitors to national forests in Oregon and Washington are prohibited from possessing, discharging or using exploding targets, the U.S.…

Starting next January, the GED is getting a makeover. The General Equivalency Diploma test will be more complex and cover new topics. In short,…

At the very end of a long legislative session, Oregon lawmakers acknowledged the growing problems of domestic violence and sexual abuse in the state.…

A 35-year-old Bend man was injured in an SUV rollover crash on the Old Bend-Redmond Highway Monday evening that also resulted in fatal injuries to…

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services said has levied fines totaling nearly $1.4 million against seven people and companies who…

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office soon will have a new patrol boat to help marine law enforcement patrolling Lake Billy Chinook and other…

Deschutes County annual appliance recycling event will be held Saturday, August 17 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Knott Landfill Recycling &…

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it has earned re-accreditation from the Oregon Accreditation Alliance. The Oregon…

A Madras woman driving to Prineville on the O’Neil Highway Saturday morning fell asleep at the wheel of her SUV, which crossed the oncoming…

The American Red Cross issued an emergency request Tuesday for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because many…

Cascade Bancorp, the holding company for Bank of the Cascades announced Monday that it’s buying the Klamath Falls branch of AmericanWest bank…

We’ve talked money and we’ve talked looks, in Sunday’s story, but how could changes to Mirror Pond affect the river’s most…

As the temperatures continue to rise in Bend, so does activity on parts of the Deschutes River, with people floating and boating to beat the heat. On…

Hiking and biking, picturesque scenery and a simple lifestyle are just a few reasons why many people are drawn to Central Oregon. From your average…

A new nonprofit in Bend, the Pediatric Foundation, wants to help Central Oregon families who have a child battling cancer organizer said Monday. With…

Oregon State University’s branch campus in Bend is a step closer to establishing a four-year campus after a successful vote Monday by the…