Bend veterinarian’s dog caught in ‘dangerous’ trap near Horse Ridge off-leash trail
Patti Mayfield was hiking with her partner on Sunday in the southwest end of Horse Ridge Trail, when her dog “Pilot” got caught in a…
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Redmond launches military member appreciation program; profiles to display on airport monitors
The City of Redmond has officially launched an Active Military Member Appreciation Program, modeled after successful programs in other Oregon cities,…
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Repairs to Mt. Bachelor’s Skyliner Express prove challenging; lift to remain down for ‘indefinite period’
Skiers and snowboarders at Mt. Bachelor were greeted Thursday by a new round of fresh snow – and the disappointing news that a main chairlift, out…
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Up to 1,200 Oregon National Guard deployed for hospital relief, 41 due in C. Oregon
With the surge of COVID-19 cases, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has ordered an increase of National Guard service members for their second hospital relief…
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$4K worth of instruments stolen from downtown Redmond Art and Music store
Art and Music on Southwest Fifth Street in downtown Redmond is a family-owned business with a mission to inspire and teach creativity. You can…
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Bend contractor picked for bond-funded renovation of four Deschutes County libraries
Bend-based SunWest Builders was selected by the Deschutes Public Library District Board on Wednesday as the construction manager/general contractor…
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Crook County School District sends $66 million bond measure to May ballot
The Crook County School Board voted unanimously this week to place a $66 million school bond measure before voters at the May election, largely for…
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Transient, confronted by dog, flees NW Bend home, arrested on burglary, mail theft charges
A transient who entered a northwest Bend home Monday evening fled when confronted by the family dog and was arrested a few hours later, police said.…
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Bend landlord frustrated with $60,000 in damage left by renters, says more laws needed
COVID-19-related relief programs set up by the state of Oregon and other agencies have given some relief to tenants who have been impacted…
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Tumalo resident Michael Sipe files for GOP nomination for open House District 53 seat
Long-time Tumalo resident, small business owner, community leader and Army veteran Michael Sipe announced Tuesday he has filed paperwork with the…
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‘Got to overcome’: Motor home fire off China Hat Road leaves owner seeking some help
It only took 15 minutes for flames to take everything away from Robert Sanders.…
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Two long-time downtown Bend businesses on the move
The Wall St. Bar and the Taj Palace, which have been in Bend’s downtown for 20 years, will be moving to a new location soon.…
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Red Cross declares first nationwide blood crisis, compounded in NW by recent storms
The American Red Cross declared the first ever nationwide blood crisis…
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Warm Springs tribal government, casino, K8 Academy close amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Rising COVID-19 case counts in Warm Springs have prompted a number of actions to curb the spread, from a week-long closure of the tribal government…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK $425K from ARPA for Bend, Redmond shelter projects
Deschutes County commissioners said Tuesday they have approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments of $425,000 to support the St. Vincent’s…
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OSP: Drugged driving suspected in O’Neil Highway head-on crash
A Prineville man is under investigation for drugged driving in a head-on crash Monday evening on state Highway 370, the O’Neil Highway, that sent him…
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Bend, Redmond home sales prices hold at or near records as 2021 ends; C.O. inventories stay tight
December was mild, then cold and snowy – but the Bend and Redmond real estate markets remained hot, as inventory levels in both markets dropped to…
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Growing demand for COVID-19 tests contributes to long wait times
As the Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly, some Central Oregon COVID-19 testing clinics are experiencing longer wait times.…
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C.O. gas station owner, struggling with short-staffing, calls for self-service pumps
The staff shortage crippling many businesses around the country may have a new impact, if a Central Oregon gas station owner gets his way — and more…
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Smaller crowds: Only 4 guests per player allowed at Bend-La Pine games, other events
The crowds for basketball games and all other extracurricular activities are going to look a little smaller for Bend-La Pine Schools, at least for…
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