Month: March 2014

The eighth annual South County Girl’s Summit promises to be a day of fun and exciting activities for young women in middle school through high…

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Thursday cosponsored the Medicare Protection Act, legislation that expresses strong opposition to changes in Medicare…

A document shredding-prescription drug disposal event will take place at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office main office at 63333 W. Highway…

A four-day school week could soon be in the future of more than 1,000 students in the Sisters School District, as the superintendent looks at ways to…

Bend Fire says, “We need your help!” Longboard Louie’s has very generously offered a portion of their sales this Thursday as their…

The world spotlight shines on Ukraine — from the streets of Kiev, to the Crimean peninsula. And 25-year-old Bend resident Yara Pearson scrolls…

Usually you’ll find wine in in stacks of aging wine barrels, but not so much in “Beer Town U.S.A.” Wednesday afternoon, Gary Fish,…

Deschutes County commissioners addressed questions and concerns from a previous public meeting on a proposed noxious weed ordinance during a work…

The St. Charles Health System Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Greg Van Pelt as a new board member. Van Pelt currently serves as president of…

If Tuesday night’s debate at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend is any indication, the race for Deschutes County district attorney on the…

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System and the Oregon Health Authority are partnering to encourage local residents over age 50…

A hiker found human remains Tuesday afternoon on a remote area of a plateau just south of Prineville, police said Wednesday as they indicated that…

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it is seeking information on the possible owner of a “miniature” pig found…

A Prineville woman was unhurt when her car left Lamonta Road northwest of Prineville and struck a power pole Tuesday afternoon, causing the pole to…

Unlike cows that haven’t ever had a run-in with wolves, ones that have can experience stress-related illnesses and have a harder time getting…

Monday was a big day for medical marijuana dispensaries like High Grade Organics in Bend. “The application is very thorough, very…

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum recognized National Consumer Protection Week on Wednesday by announcing the Department of Justice’s…

Blood donors are everyday heroes who help save lives. During March, Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them…

Many of northeast Bend residents let their voices be heard at an open house Monday night about the Bend Airport expansion to accommodate more…

The Oregon Board of Forestry approved completion of the multi-year Gilchrist State Forest acquisition on Wednesday , adding nearly 29,000 acres to…