COVO receives $5,000 grant from ‘Homes for Heroes’
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO) received $5,000 Thursday as part of Bend’s first Hero grant from Graham for Heroes, a local branch of the…
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One Class at a Time: Prineville art teacher Katie Kraus
Katie Kraus, an art teacher at Steins Pillar Elementary School in Prineville, is keeping kids interested during the pandemic, and she’s this month’s…
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La Pine man killed in head-on crash on Highway 97
One La Pine man was killed and two others were injured Wednesday morning in a head-on crash on icy Highway 97 near Sunriver, Oregon State Police…
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Political candidates say signs stolen, vandalized in Deschutes County
With Election Day just three weeks away, the two candidates vying for a seat on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners say they have seen a…
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Report details how C.O. issues have a significant impact on Latinos
The Latino Community Association released a report Monday that was more than a year in the making, showing how issues such as health care, education…
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Crook County fire museum doubles as new CPR training space, with donation’s help
Crook County Fire and Rescue has opened up a new CPR training space for community classes, which also houses the agency’s new fire…
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Mother of Sisters HS student speaks after daughter, 2 others die in crash
The mother of a Sisters High School student killed in a car crash last Thursday said she wants to keep her memory…
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Community offers support following death of 3 Sisters teens
After three Sisters High School students died in car crashes within a two-week period, friends of the teens and the Sisters School District are…
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Bend-La Pine parents rally to reopen schools, but the latest case counts don’t help
Just as dozens of Bend parents gathered for a “reopen the schools” rally at Bend-La Pine Schools’ headquarters in downtown Bend Monday, last week’s…
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Some Bend churches transition to indoor services, others stay online
With all three Central Oregon counties in Phase 2 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, some places of worship have started welcoming people back…
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Friends of long-time Bend restaurateur Kayo Oakley look back on his legacy
Since a long-time restaurateur in Bend passed away during the weekend, people who knew him are honoring his memory…
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Bend police chief removes blue line from patrol cars, citing divisive interpretation
Amid intense scrutiny of police across the country, the Bend Police Department is removing a “thin blue line” graphic from the side of its patrol…
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Bend family explains why the white stripes by ADA parking spots are important
After experiencing multiple incidents with people unlawfully parking in ADA access aisles, a Bend family wanted to spread awareness about what the…
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Deschutes County sees voter registration jump since 2016, but drop in ballot returns
Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day, aimed at raising awareness of voter registration opportunities ahead of the big fall election.…
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Bend-La Pine parents say ‘so far, so good’ for first fall week of online learning
Another unusual academic year kicked off with families balancing work and helping their children navigate Bend-La Pine Schools’ comprehensive…
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Parents of Bend teen killed in ATV crash start sports foundation to help youth
The parents of a Bend teen who died after an ATV rollover crash on the Fourth of July have started a foundation in honor of their son, to help other…
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Smoke leaves Riverbend Park empty; Bend hotel visitor counts down sharply
On Tuesday, Riverbend Park was mostly devoid of any human activity, due to the…
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Smoke won’t cause long-term damage to eyes, says Bend eye doctor
A Bend optometrist said Tuesday although the smoke from Oregon’s wildfires may irritate people’s eyes, it shouldn’t cause any permanent…
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Prineville beekeeper says more smoke could mean fewer bees
The dense smoke from Oregon’s ravaging wildfires is not only unhealthy for humans and pets, but also for the region’s…
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Blue River’s unofficial ‘mayor’: Town ‘100% gone’ due to Holiday Farm Fire
As the Holiday Farm Fire rages on, burning 145,000 acres as of Thursday, people who had to evacuate the McKenzie River Valley are left wondering if…
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