Month: October 2013

The Oregon Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that this weekend’s clock adjustment may also require adjustments in sleeping…

The Bend Fire Department is urging residents to test their smoke alarms before routinely changing the batteries. Sunday, November 3rd marks the fall…

With weather forecasts predicting sustained fall weather conditions, fuels specialists continue to burn piles across Central Oregon. As part of this…

BrightSide Animal Center urges animal lovers to support its high-save mission by becoming members during its fall membership campaign, Nov. 4-27. To…

The Redmond School District Board of Directors is seeking qualified applicants for a vacancy on the board. The person filling this appointment will…

Economic Development for Central Oregon is pleased to announce the hiring of Caprielle Foote-Lewis to lead business and economic development efforts…

Saving Grace announced Thursday that it has been honored with a prestigious 2013 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user…

Who needs the water more? The debate in Central Oregon has been going on for decades. Now one issue in Prineville is before the U.S. Congress for the…

Soroptimist International of Bend is taking applications for two $500 awards for young women between the ages of 14 and 17 living in the Bend and La…

Bend is the best city in Oregon, according to a ranking released Wednesday by a California-based online real estate brokerage that weighed factors…

“She knew that it only takes a few minutes, it only feels like a few minutes in heaven for your family to join you. And so I hope she’s…

Bend Park and Rec officials said on Wednesday this is the most costly year of vandalism, as another local park is hit with graffiti. Director of Park…

There have been numerous reports of a bright fireball sighting from all over the Pacific NW that occurred early Wednesday morning, according to the…

One of Chimps Inc.’s eight beloved chimpanzees, Maggie, has died at the age of 23 of unknown causes, the sanctuary announced Wednesday, The…

Bend resident John Spence, known in World War II history as “America’s first frogman,” has died at the age of 95, a friend and…

Winter is a pleasant time to visit the exhibits, galleries and animals of the High Desert Museum. The price of admissions during this time is…

Boaters with registration decals that expire on Dec. 31will soon be getting their courtesy registration renewal notice in the mail. The Marine Board…

The Deschutes Land Trust presented two Bend residents with Volunteers of the Year Awards at its annual Open House on October 29. Derek Loeb and Kelly…

Forest Road 370 on the Bend-Ft. Rock and Sisters ranger districts of the Deschutes National Forest is now closed for the season and will not reopen…

With former Bend real estate broker Tami Sawyer already serving a nine-year federal prison term on fraud and money-laundering convictions, the Oregon…