Bend City Council ratifies state of emergency, pulls May transportation measure
In a surreal scene at an unusual time in America, only Bend Mayor Sally Russell and a few city staff were on hand for Wednesday night’s city council…
Continue ReadingIn a surreal scene at an unusual time in America, only Bend Mayor Sally Russell and a few city staff were on hand for Wednesday night’s city council…
Continue ReadingMany Central Oregonians are doing the right thing, officials say, by staying home — and are able to do so because they have stocked their food…
Continue ReadingThe Bend-La Pine School Board voted Wednesday evening to appoint Assistant Superintendent Lora Nordquist to serve as interim superintendent for one…
Continue ReadingMany stores in Bend’s Old Mill District have closed their doors temporarily, but there are a few stores that remain open, continuing to serve…
Continue ReadingDespite California and Washington mandating all fitness gyms to close for now, Oregon has not done so. It’s up to gyms to decide whether or not…
Continue ReadingThe city of Bend plans to withdraw its $190 million transportation bond measure from the May 19 primary election ballot, citing the new, serious…
Continue ReadingOne day after Oregon Gov. Kate Brown limited restaurants to dine-in, takeout or drive-thru for four weeks to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus,…
Continue ReadingTwo Bend police officers said they shot and seriously wounded a Bend woman after a pursuit on Highway 20 east of Bend last week when she put her…
Continue ReadingOn Monday, Gov. Kate Brown ordered that all restaurants and bars may only offer take-out and delivery services, starting Tuesday. That’s prompting…
Continue ReadingThe American Red Cross is facing a shortage in blood donations amid the COVID-19 outbreak, both locally and…
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Continue ReadingState Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, said Saturday that lawmakers should move quickly to combat the economic hardships facing Oregon families and…
Continue ReadingHenry Mensing of Bend is one of millions of people living under quarantine in Italy due to the COVID-19 outbreak.…
Continue ReadingBend’s Giving Plate food bank planned a party to celebrate 10 years of helping the community – but now that it’s been postponed, the community is…
Continue ReadingAt an emergency meeting Friday, the Bend Park and Recreation Board decided to close all district facilities to public use for two weeks, beginning at…
Continue ReadingTo protect patients and caregivers and to preserve critical safety supplies, St. Charles Health System announced Friday it is “adopting significant…
Continue ReadingA new Facebook group was created Thursday to “respond to emerging needs of our neighbors during this challenging time.” It’s called…
Continue ReadingThe Bend Costco opened 15 minutes later than scheduled Thursday, leading to a long waiting line of shoppers that wrapped around the side of the…
Continue ReadingThe City of Bend is cancelling some meetings and open houses, effective today through April…
Continue ReadingA month-long investigation of a 39-year-old Bend man in an alleged sexual abuse case led to his arrest Wednesday, according to police who also said…
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