Month: February 2014

Heavy snowfall has blanketed all of Deschutes County leading to hazardous driving conditions. Some roadways are impassable for most vehicles. The…

A Bend High School student shot and killed himself in a modular classroom amid other students Friday afternoon, bringing police and medics rushing to…

These days, Americans are wincing at a different kind of pump, as propane prices skyrocket. “We can’t afford it — it’s…

Taylor Brooks LLC, a joint partnership of Taylor Northwest and Brooks Resources, announced Friday that they will develop a health and wellness center…

Designed to raise awareness and collect oral care products for at-risk children and teens, the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive will be held…

On Friday, January 24, the Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon was awarded Business of the Year at the Annual Redmond Chamber Awards Dinner.…

Cycle Oregon is gearing up for its 2014 ride in September. New this year — a stop and stay in one Central Oregon city Madras will welcome…

Matthew McFarland, general manager of Hoodoo Ski Area, announced via hisMatthew’s Mountain Memothatguests who have unused 2013-14 season passes…

The U.S. Bank Mini PPP is now open for online registration. This is the first time that the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation has been able to…

The Shared Future Coalition invites the public to vote for their favorite video from the “Success Not Wasted” video contest. Videos can…

At Bend-La Pine Schools, we maximize achievement by encouraging students of all ages to find the learning environment that best suits their…

To ensure that your Valentine’s Day includes a smooch from a pooch or a purr of contentment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s…

As frigid, below freezing temperatures hit Central Oregon, the Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to remind people to provide extra care for…

Oregon’s exports rose 1.3 percent in 2013 with solid growth from computer products and machinery, particularly with the state’s largest…

Rep., Greg Walden, R-Ore., cheered U.S. House passage Thursday of streamlined grazing permits and doubling their length, from 10 to 20 years, calling…

The public may visit many federal recreation day-use sites on the Presidents’ Day weekend holiday – Saturday, Feb. 15 – Monday, Feb. 17…

A hot debate has sprouted in Deschutes County — bringing a packed room and lots of opinions before commissioners at Wednesday’s meeting…

Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mike Lee (R-UT), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Rand Paul (R-KY) announced Thursday the introduction of a bipartisan resolution…

Deputy Schools Superintendent Rob Saxton announced Thursday that Oregon’s 4-year graduation rate for 2013 was 68.7%, up only slightly from the…

A Bend home is destroyed after fire ripped through it Tuesday night. Fire officials say the blaze started because the family’s iguana enclosure…