Central Oregon’s memorable 2019: The year’s news in review
Central Oregonians experienced the highs and lows of life, often in dramatic, sometimes sad and often bittersweet fashion, in the news we…
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Prineville man still fighting after 5 bouts with cancer
As 2019 comes to an end, a Prineville man is reflecting on how far he’s come while battling five different cancers, and encouraging others to…
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Is collecting cans from curbside bins legal in Oregon?
Your trash is private property, depending on the container it’s in. That’s according to an Oregon Supreme Court decision last May.…
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Bend Rep. Cheri Helt chosen to walk in Rose Parade
State Rep. Cheri Helt (R-Bend) will represent the State of Oregon in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, walking with the Votes for…
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Redmond boosting fine for illegal fireworks use to $500
The city of Redmond is hiking its fine for illegal fireworks use, from $100 to $500, on New Year’s Day, in a bid to curb their use, police reminded…
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St. Charles Bend hit with $26.5 million wrongful death suit
The family of a southern Oregon woman who died at St. Charles Bend in early 2017 has filed a $26.5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the…
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Pacific Power warns C.O. customers of phone scams
Pacific Power is warning of scams targeting several utility customers from Bend to Madras, with the crooks threatening to shut off their power if…
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USFS wilderness fee plan draws negative comments
A plan that would require purchasing a permit before entering three of Oregon’s most popular wilderness areas has received a largely negative…
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C.O. law enforcement agencies ramp up holiday patrols
If you’ve been seeing more patrol cars on the street and a higher police presence, it’s because local law enforcement is trying to ensure those…
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DCSO, Sheriff Nelson sued by sergeant for policy violation
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Shane Nelson are being sued by a sergeant who claims they failed to follow federal and state laws…
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Deschutes DA: Deputy legally justified in shooting Bend car theft suspect
Deschutes County DA John Hummel ruled Friday that a sheriff’s deputy was legally justified in firing 5 shots into a stolen car, 3 that hit suspect,…
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DUII suspect held after La Pine exchange of gunfire with DCSO deputies
Authorities on Thursday identified a Bend man arrested Christmas night after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Deschutes County sheriff’s…
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Missing Mt. Bachelor skier found after cold night on mountain
A skier at Mt. Bachelor who was reported missing late Christmas Day, prompting an overnight search, walked down the peak after crashing and was found…
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Hoodoo makes it official with plans to open Friday
Hoodoo Ski Area typically opens by early December, but this season, due to low snowfall and high temperatures, the resort near Santiam Pass will be…
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C. Oregon’s job picture stays strong in November
November’s snow event did little to dampen Central Oregon’s employment situation, with job levels still up from this time last year in all three…
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NeighborImpact helps C.O. govts. secure $2.3 million in grants
NeighborImpact says it has secured a total of over $2.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds in support of community facilities and…
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Les Schwab Tires confirms plans to sell company
Les Schwab Tire Centers, one of the most iconic Central Oregon-born companies and the region’s third-largest private employer, announced Thursday it…
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Eugene mother jailed, accused of taking baby from father at DRW home
A Eugene woman whose infant son was taken from her due to child neglect allegations traveled to a home in Deschutes River Woods, wrestled the baby…
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Person dies in Juniper Acres travel trailer fire, explosion
A person was found dead Sunday morning in a travel trailer destroyed by a fire and explosion in the off-the-grid Juniper Acres subdivision east of…
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Petitioner says Deschutes sheriff should enforce Second Amendment
The group Deschutes County Citizens for Second Amendment Rights is circulating a petition in Redmond and La Pine, working to get the Second Amendment…
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