Bend’s Memorial Day ceremony adapts, still honors our fallen heroes
Memorial Day ceremonies took place across Central Oregon Monday, as many gathered to pay respects to those who dedicated and gave their lives serving…
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Agencies prep for ‘aquatic invaders’ with virtual response exercise
A rapid response team of local, state and federal agencies and the Warm Springs tribes recently held a tabletop exercise in the event invasive…
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Scappoose man killed, Bend man injured in Hwy. 22E crash
A Scappoose man was killed and a Bend man was injured early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 22E near Idanha, Oregon State…
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Feds, hunting/wildlife groups help fund Hwy. 97 wildlife underpass near Gilchrist
A federal grant from the U.S. Department of Interior announced earlier this year will be matched with funds raised by hunting/wildlife conservation…
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Lost climber from Sunriver rescued on Mount Hood
A 31-year-old climber from Sunriver called 911 for help after getting lost on Mount Hood in whiteout conditions late Friday and was rescued in an…
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Owner of closed C.O. restaurants upset violators not following rules
Since Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan began last Friday, the owner of three closed restaurants in Deschutes County said some bars and…
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Deschutes County: Recent COVID-19 case rise tied to local gatherings, not visitors
Deschutes County public health officials are asking Central Oregonians to stay close to home this weekend, to curb the spread of COVID-19, while…
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In the wrong (hot) conditions, hand sanitizer in your car could catch fire
Under the right — make that wrong — conditions, that bottle of hand sanitizer sitting in your car just might catch fire.…
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Black Butte Ranch celebrates 50th anniversary, welcomes new general store
Black Butte Ranch celebrates its 50th anniversary and held a grand opening Friday for its new general store.…
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OSU expands COVID-19 prevalence study to Bend; also will analyze wastewater
TRACE-COVID-19, the groundbreaking Oregon State University project to determine community prevalence of the novel coronavirus, is expanding to…
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C.O. child care facilities allowed to reopen, with some restrictions
Child care facilities are asked to follow new restrictions when they reopen, such as keeping a stable group of no more than 12 children in a cohort…
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Bend to begin taking outdoor seating plan applications next week
Outdoor seating at more restaurants in Bend may soon become the norm, making use for now of sidewalks, parking lots and possibly even parts of city…
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Bend tops 100,000 residents, U.S. Census Bureau says
The city of Bend quietly reached a growth milestone last summer, when its estimated population topped the 100,000 mark, the U.S. Census Bureau…
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Amid reopening, city of Bend still discouraging tourism, non-essential travel
Gov. Brown’s plan still discourages non-essential travel, and the lack of tourists this year could leave a heavy financial burden on the city of…
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Juniper Ridge homeless receive assistance from COVO and partners
The Juniper Ridge homeless community is still receiving assistance as they prepare to relocate…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend set to reopen June 15
Days after summer camp guidance was released and programs were given the green light to operate by the Oregon Health Authority, Boys & Girls…
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Oregon National Guard flyovers continue; Madras, Warm Springs on Friday
The Oregon Air National Guard resumes its F-15 Eagle flyovers on Friday, including St. Charles Madras and the Warm Springs Health and Wellness…
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Two of Drake Park’s iconic trees may be taken down
Two of Drake Park’s most popular trees could be in danger of being uprooted: a weeping willow and a Ponderosa pine, in particular, for a…
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DCSO seeking whoever abandoned malnourished horse west of Bend
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office sought the public’s help Wednesday in finding whoever abandoned a malnourished horse between Bend and Sisters…
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City of Bend extends emergency order discouraging tourist visits
The city of Bend has extended its COVID-19 local state of emergency and administrative order discouraging travel to…
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