Month: August 2013

For the past few years, the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks have gotten the majority of coverage of NFL teams on the West Coast, mainly…

The beer was flowing at the first day of the 2013 Bend Brewfest on Thursday, and many out of town breweries said they make sure to come to Bend for…

Central Oregon law enforcement officials are reacting with cautious optimism to a new federal plan to keep many first-time drug offenders out of…

A 34-year-old Redmond man has been arrested in Coos County, accused of sexually assaulting his 23-year-old companion from Bend as they camped at the…

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the owners of the two most recent arrivals at its Large Animal Rescue and Shelter in Bend –…

Public judging has commenced online for a unique contest featuring artwork created by chimpanzees in sanctuaries, including one at Tumalo’s…

Prineville police said Thursday they are stepping up patrols in Ochoco Creek Park after a reported assault Wednesday night in which a man walking…

NeighborImpact announced Thursday it has received a $20,000 community grant from the Fred Meyer Fund for its food recovery program. “Hunger…

A Redmond man wanted for violating parole was arrested Wednesday night after a high-speed chase ended in a crash at a southeast Redmond intersection,…

In what’s almost become routine, initial attack crews continue to tackle sporadic small lightning-sparked fires around Central Oregon after the…

A long-time paramedic and manager with Jefferson County EMS died at a Bend hospital Wednesday evening, six days after his motorcycle was struck by a…

A 45-year-old La Pine woman was killed late Wednesday afternoon when her small SUV left Paulina Lake Road on a curve, struck two trees and…

A year ago, Shane Neilsen quit his job in construction and followed his passion for home-brewing. “My partner and I sat down over a drink and…

Four improvised explosive devices, commonly known as “bottle bombs,” were found in the parking lot of a Sherwood middle school Wednesday…

Bend firefighters came to the rescue Wednesday evening of a Deschutes River kayaker who hit a large rock and was left stranded on it about 300 yards…

There’s an empty lot in downtown Sisters — not even a full acre. But as soon as next summer, the spot near Fir Street and Main Avenue…

Before committing to Oregon State, Joel Skotte helped lead Mountain View to the 2011 Class 5A state title. He was ranked the 30th best inside…

In the summer of 2010, Mia and Andrew Neeb moved from an older neighborhood in northwest Bend into the community of Tetherow. Drawn to the golf…

Loved your visit to Bend? Heard that Bend is a great place to live and work? Thinking about bringing your business or your business idea to Central…

School supply shopping is a ritual for many heading back to school. Amid shopping sprees, kids and parents in Bend are looking beyond their own needs…