New Redmond Airport mural celebrates diversity
A colorful new mural was unveiled Friday at the Redmond Airport, created by a Eugene artist and filled with symbols that reflect Oregon’s cultural…
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Some trails in Phil’s Trail area to close temporarily for logging, restoration work
Beginning Monday, closures will be in place temporarily on portions of trails within the Phil’s Trail area. The closures are to protect the…
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Oregon reports 20 more COVID-19 deaths, including 1 from Deschutes County; 1,218 new cases
There are 20 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,161, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: FBI focuses on the ABC’s of cryptocurrency
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed each October, the FBI and its partner agencies remind you to do your part and #BeCyberSmart all year…
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Medicare open enrollment period begins; state program offers help, guidance
Open enrollment began Friday for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of October 18-24
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October…
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Gov. Brown orders public flags to half-staff in honor of National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
Gov. Kate Brown on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from midnight Friday night through Saturday in…
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ODOT offers online open house to help set priorities for 2024-27 pedestrian, bike projects
Earlier this year, the Oregon Transportation Commission approved an increase of $55 million for pedestrian and bicycle projects in the 2024-2027…
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‘High Desert Food Trail’ launches, offering dozens of places to visit, showcase C.O. businesses
In partnership with Travel Oregon’s Food Trails program, the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance has launched the High Desert Food Trail ,…
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Mt. Bachelor parent co. defends controversial ‘Fast Tracks’ addition, offers refunds to pass-holders
With Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joining critics in calling on Powdr Corp. to drop plans for a ‘Fast Tracks’ quick-access pass at Mt. Bachelor, the…
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Bend man arrested on luring, other charges after police officer poses as girl, 15, online
A 30-year-old Bend man was arrested and jailed Thursday after police said he tried to meet and have sex with a “15-year-old girl” who actually…
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Oregon reports 24 more COVID-19 related deaths, one from Crook County; 1,237 new cases
There are 24 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,141, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Top Interior Dept. officials, Brown, Merkley visit S. Oregon natl. monument, wildfire scene
Two top Interior Department officials, joined by Sen. Jeff Merkley and Gov. Kate Brown, visited the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in Southern…
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Portland police: 100 anarchists cause more than $500,000 damage in downtown violence
A group of about 100 anarchists caused more than $500,000 in damage to businesses and government buildings in downtown Portland Tuesday night, police…
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Portland pachyderms pulverize pumpkins in pre-Halloween ‘Squishing of the Squash’
Some of the world’s largest land animals demolished some of the area’s largest pumpkins Thursday during the Oregon Zoo’s 23rd annual Squishing…
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FBI offers $25,000 reward in Portland mass shooting that killed young woman, injured 6 others
The FBI said Thursday it is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the…
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Fire season set to end in Oregon Dept. of Forestry’s Central Oregon District
Fire season in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will end at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, the agency said…
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ODOT has a word of advice – patience – for parents of teen drivers
The spotlight is on teenage drivers Oct. 17 –23 for National Teen Driver Safety Week … or is…
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Bend Fall Festival draws more than 40,000 downtown
First Interstate Bank Bend Fall Festival returned to the streets of downtown Bend earlier this month in a celebration that drew more than 40,000…
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OSU study: After 2 hours, sunscreen with zinc loses effectiveness, becomes toxic
Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet…
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