Month: June 2014

Following a tragic series of events, an Oregon family with roots in La Pine was reunited this week. And with the help of the La Pine community,…

FACT — Families and Communities Together — is a nonprofit organization that has been operating in southern Deschutes Country for over a decade.…

Only 79 slots remain for NeighborImpact’s Head Start program for the 2014-2015 school year. NeighborImpact staff have been busy processing…

A national newspaper claims that in Deschutes County, “gun stores” outnumber museums and libraries by nearly 7-to-1– the most…

Nine months to the day, as of Wednesday: That’s how long Prineville Police Chief Eric Bush has been on paid leave, pending a multiple-agency…

At the June program meeting, Meyer Memorial Trust’s board of trustees awarded ten grants worth $378,421 to organizations in Central Oregon. The…

Spend a few minutes talking about jail beds with Crook County Sheriff Jim Hensley and it’s not hard to tell the too-small jail is a big source…

Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved the first-ever imposition of public use restrictions on all county-owned property…

The July 4 th holiday weekend is a highlight of summer, but it can be dangerous for pets. You are your pet’s guardian, voice and protector.…

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement Wednesday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that law enforcement must obtain a…

Mark Capell announced Wednesday that he will run for re-election for a third term on the Bend City Council. Capell was elected to the Bend City…

Fireworks have been a big part of our tradition since the first Independence Day, but what if they pose too much danger? It’s not a new debate,…

The City of Bend is seeking applicants for one position on the Planning Commission. Committee members are appointed by the City Council to review and…

Deschutes County is looking for two residents to serve on the Deschutes County Audit Committee. Please apply now until Wednesday, July 16. The County…

Oregon State Police arrested a resident of the small Wasco County town of Dufur at his home Monday night on charges he held a knife at the throat of…

This spring’s rash of motorcycle crashes serve as a poignant reminder that safety should be a top priority for both motorcyclists and drivers.…

Two fires, both on Bend’s Westside, both very close to town. The Awbrey Hall and Two Bulls wildfires have a lot of similarities — but the…

Whether it’s for the outdoors or the microbrew, Bend is used to luring visitors in the summertime. But NewsChannel 21’s Samantha…

Art, food and furniture. You can find it, all local in two blocks. “There really are some interesting, innovative and creative people in a very…

Bend police released a surveillance photo and sought tips from the public Tuesday to find an identity theft suspect who stole a credit card and other…