Month: July 2016

In one of the largest animal rescues in Oregon history, the Oregon Humane Society on Wednesday seized 245 pet birds, including many exotic species,…

The Bend Park and Recreation District announced Thursday is is shifting Deschutes River floaters to a new, improved portage path at McKay Park and…

Oregonians are hitting the road for summer vacation, but they may need to keep a closer eye on their credit cards. The Beaver State ranked third for…

Many dogs become lost on the High Desert, often prompting intense searches to find them. A Bend veteran of the war in Afghanistan had been looking…

It was a special moment for Ian Nolan. Thursday afternoon, the 12-year-old from Connecticut was reunited with his new hero, a Bend fire paramedic who…

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday night it’s received more complaints of citizens being contacted by scammers claiming…

Cancer: Arguably the most terrifying word in the English language. And for one Bend man, that word became a scary reality recently. Colby Atkinson…

High-tech solutions don’t always save the day when you get lost in the woods, but for one father and son camping in the Ochocos, it was a…

An Oregon State Police trooper was justified in fatally shooting a Bend man who assaulted a High Desert Museum employee on May 31 and moments later,…

A 36-year-old Prineville man arrested earlier this year on rape and sex abuse charges involving a juvenile was arrested again Tuesday in southern…

Social media blew up this week after a runaway dog was taken to BrightSide Animal Shelter in Redmond. He was then put up for adoption. The owner,…

In the coming weeks, construction crews will install asphalt overlay on Arnold Market and Baker roads, Deschutes County officials said Thursday. The…

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah militia group leader with ties to Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges alleging he…

For firefighters, saving lives is part of the job. But now the Bend Fire Department wants to teach the community to do the same. “Having the…

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Wednesday he was disappointed the Senate voted to close debate on legislation that would prohibit states from…

One in seven households in Oregon struggled to afford food last year, according to a new survey conducted by Gallup. Although more than 14 percent of…

The Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday the launch of a youth marijuana use prevention campaign. The campaign’s goal is to prevent or…

Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday the official opening of the Bike Park will take place on Friday, with lift-served riding from the top of Pine Marten…

Deschutes County commissioners voted Wednesday to impose public use restrictions on unprotected and county-owned land, effective immediately, to curb…

The Coast Guard suspended its search Tuesday night for three people after more than 12 hours of searching for survivors of a downed aircraft near…