Month: May 2015

Five Central Oregon World War II veterans sat down to talk with NewsChannel 21’s Wanda Moore about their wartime memories before she joins them…

Bethlehem Inn announced Thursday that over $150,000 was raised on Tuesday evening at its fifth annual Spotlight on Homelessness fundraising dinner.…

In darkness, people buckle up less routinely – and the consequences can be deadly. According to 2013 crash statistics in Oregon, of the 104 vehicle…

When it comes to the health impacts of soon-to-be-legal marijuana, long-time smokers and those who say it greatly relieves their pain have one view…

Oregon Housing and Community Services is seeking community input and advice to determine how it can do better in serving our most vulnerable…

Since January 2014, the Oregon Health Plan reports that almost half a million people have signed up for the state’s version of Medicaid. The…

Bend Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution honored Miss Chloe Helikson as their American History Essay Contest winner. Chloe is a sixth-grade…

Last weekend marked the final days at Knott Landfill, the Westside Collection Site, Sunriver Compost and Jefferson County Solid Waste to dispose of…

Starting on Friday, Crater Lake National Park will increase entrance fees for visitors in order to fund important maintenance and improvement…

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) announced Wednesday the introduction of the Job Creation through Energy Efficient…

“Riding” the “coattrails” of the hugely successful 7 Wonders of Oregon campaign, the Central Oregon Visitors Association is…

A fire tore through a recently vacated manufactured home in La Pine late Tuesday night, downing a power line and spreading for a time to adjacent…

Oregon has the lowest graduation rate in the nation, according to a report released Tuesday that otherwise paints an improving picture of the nation…

July 1, 2015 will be a groundbreaking day for many Oregonians. Many might not notice a difference. This summer, those over the age of 21 are legally…

A fast-moving caravan of police vehicles, including an armored car, zoomed north through and out of Central Oregon Monday evening, prompting many…

Wild Ride Brewing in Redmond celebrated its first year in business over the weekend. May 11 – 17 celebrates American Craft Beer Week across the…

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and progressive leaders from around the country Tuesday by the steps of the U.S.…

A bill sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., that wouldextend the same federal hiring preference to fathers that is available to mothers of…

Next week, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists are conducting a pilot study at Diamond Lake using gill nets to collect rainbow trout.…

Drivers are paying the highest prices of the year for gasoline, but are still enjoying prices that are the lowest since 2010, AAA Oregon/Idaho…