Month: January 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Oregon’s unemployment rate fell slightly in December as employers added more than 14,000 jobs. The state Employment…

More than peppers roasted in a gas oven at Bend Senior High School on Tuesday afternoon — and a student’s use of a fiberglass cafeteria…

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Authorities have identified a man who was shot and killed by a deputy in Eugene. The Register-Guard reported Wednesday that…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon City couple pleaded guilty to tax evasion after authorities say they shielded nearly $4 million in income from…

Happy Wednesday morning, everyone! We are starting the day with dry conditions and mostly cloudy skies overhead. Some areas of patchy fog are likely…

A public safety fee has some Redmond residents on edge. According to the city, this $6 monthly fee would allow the city to hire six police officers…

Here are Tuesday’s Oregon high school basketball scores, compiled by The Associated Press: BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Amity 74, Taft 46 Banks 72,…

CONDON, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a woman died after her vehicle went off a farm road in north-central Oregon and she went for help, leaving…

The Interior Department is expected to announce its decision soon on the fate of the sage grouse conservation plan, which spans Oregon and 10 other…

The kitchen of a southwest Madras duplex sustained about $7,000 damage Tuesday night when a batch of french fries on a stovetop flared up and started…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Damian Lillard scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 118-111 victory…

The Environmental Center and Whole Foods Market in Bend are teaming up to accept #1 plastic clamshells for drop-off recycling. Deschutes County…

The Oregon Department of Education said Tuesday it has awarded 22 competitive grants for food-based, agriculture-based and garden-based education…

Working to keep Central Oregon babies warm and clothed, Soroptimist International of Bend is calling on our community for donations of clothing and…

Mid Oregon Credit Union invites the community to enjoy free admission to the High Desert Museum on January 27 and February 24, 2018. The “Free…

After a string of youth suicides in Central Oregon, Bend police decided something needed to be done. So the department, along with several other…

Two 15-year-olds allegedly involved in a shooting in northwest Bend were arraigned Tuesday. Both Israel Garcia and Brandon Rodas made a video…

After a vigorous holiday selling See’s Candy, the Kiwanis Club of Redmond has a limited selection remaining for Valentine’s gifts. The…

A new facility for people dealing with substance abuse problems and mental health issues is in the works for Deschutes County. County officials have…

The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill a position on the Budget Committee . Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. The…