Month: September 2014

They are sometimes called the best form of medicine. But starting Oct. 1, St. Charles Health System is cracking down on what could be called an…

“In order to better maintain the cleanliness of its facilities and protect patients from potential infections,” St. Charles Health System…

The La Pine Fire District Firefighter Scholarship Program makes the dream of being a firefighter a reality. Six new firefighters start their first…

Stage Right Productions, the nonprofit organization that operates 2 nd Street Theater, has received a $10,000 grant from the Kevin J. Mossier…

The community has spoken out about fairness, when it comes to Bend sewer and water utility rates. The city is now stepping up to make a change. On…

A state wildlife biologist was able to shoot a dart and tranquilize a deer wandering Wednesday on Bend’s Westside with an arrow in its head,…

A power outage hit about 4,500 Pacific Power customers in downtown Bend and on the city’s Westside for nearly a half-hour Wednesday afternoon,…

The city of Bend is beginning a Land Use and Transportation Plan for the Central Westside of Bend in anticipation of growth, and seeking applicants…

Redmond Fire and Rescue once again has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. “I am extremely proud to announce that Redmond…

Prineville Reservoir State Park Campground will be closed in October for a paving project. The day use area will remain open, along with Jasper Point…

Central Oregon students have a chance to devise new ways to supply food to the world in the 23rd annual Inventerprise contest sponsored by Bend…

With the arrival of fall and return of wet, stormy weather, ODOT is advising motorists to prepare their vehicles in advance – and encouraging…

A veteran “hotshot” firefighter was struck and seriously injured by a falling snag Sunday evening while helping battle a 2-week-old…

Oregon will receive $2.6 million a year for seven years for college readiness initiatives as part of the statewide GEAR UP program, the U.S.…

It’s been a long road toward the finish line for residents and businesses surrounding Bend’s Murphy Road Project, and although portions…

Is it a measure that’s going to change the way you live? Probably not, unless you’re a state judge. And according to experts, probably…

Hurricane Odile ripped through the resort town of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico just over a week ago, stranding tourists for days. Redmond resident Dutch…

The High Desert Museum’s 25th Annual Rendezvous netted more than $322,000, the highest amount in several years. “We’re thrilled…

On August 21st, La Pine firefighters welcomed six new student firefighters starting the 2014 Firefighter I Academy. The intensive academy consisted…

The Ochoco National Forest has issued a Record of Decision for the Wolf Fuels and Vegetation Management Project, an analysis that began in 2013 and…