‘New to humanity’: Never-mapped glacier discovered on South Sister
There’s been a new discovery on South Sister: A glacier, never before mapped, near the summit of the mountain.
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Central Oregon recovery continues; 7 out of 10 lost jobs have returned
After moving out of the Extreme Risk category of COVID-19 public health restrictions, Central Oregon began to see more sustained job gains in February, particularly in Deschutes County, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday.
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1,000-acre prescribed burn planned this week west of Pine Mountain
Beginning Wednesday, fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest will conduct prescribed fire operations about five miles west of Pine Mountain near the Forest Road 25 OHV Staging area for up to three days.
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Official: DRW resident burned stump that rekindled, sparked fire
Strong winds buffeted much of Central Oregon Sunday afternoon, leading to major damage, trees falling on houses, and a burn pile rekindling. and prompting evacuations in Deschutes River Woods.
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Bend-area homeowners assess damage from trees toppled by fierce windstorm
Several Bend-area homeowners were cleaning up and assessing the damage to their homes and property after large trees were toppled during Sunday’s intense windstorm.
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Randall Kilby trial date set; family of killed Bend brothers speak out
Randall Kilby was arraigned Monday on three murder charges in the deaths of Daphne Banks, Benjamin Taylor and Jeffrey Taylor.
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Deschutes, Willamette wilderness permit reservation system to begin
The Deschutes and the Willamette national forests reminded the public on Monday that reservations for the new Central Cascade Wilderness Permit System begin next week.
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Lines hold on 211-acre Bull Springs Fire, one of two that prompted evacuations
High winds eased and lines held overnight and Monday morning on the Bull Springs Fire northwest of Bend, which officials now say burned 211 acres and destroyed two outbuildings. All evacuation levels were dropped from Level 3 (GO NOW) to Level 1, meaning “Be Ready,” in case they need to leave.
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Wyden sets April 5 online town halls for Jefferson, Deschutes county residents
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday he will have live online town halls, hosted by People’s Town Hall, early next month for residents of Clackamas, Linn, Lincoln, Tillamook, Hood River, Jefferson, Deschutes, Klamath, Lake, Josephine and Polk counties.
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Mt. Bachelor drops parking reservation system for rest of season
Mt. Bachelor said Monday the resort has dropped its reserved parking system, used this year in an effort to limit the number of mountain visitors at any one time and create physical distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Injured hiker rescued at Smith Rock State Park
A Portland-area woman was rescued Saturday afternoon after she became injured while hiking on Misery Ridge at Smith Rock State Park, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Escaped field burn blackens 15 acres east of Bend
Embers from a planned small burn by a property owner east of Bend were picked up by the wind late Friday afternoon and blackened about 15 acres of dry grass, leading to a written warning for lack of obtaining a required agricultural burn permit, officials said.
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Deschutes County COVID-19 vaccine first doses double, to nearly 8,200 next week
The Oregon Health Authority has allocated 8,190 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines to Deschutes County for next week, more than double the number seen in previous weeks, as state and federal shipments ramp up, officials said Friday.
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More seasonal hiring underway in Sunriver, by owners association
With a need to hire more than 100 summer seasonal staff, the Sunriver Owners Association said Friday it is looking for customer service and team-oriented candidates to fill a variety of jobs in its recreation department.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of March 28-April 3
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March 28-April 3.
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Natl. Guard Youth Challenge ready for full class; COVID-19 adds recruiting challenges
The Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge program, a residential school east of Bend guided by military principles, has been cleared to house 240 students for its next session. However, the school is having difficulties recruiting for that class, due to COVID-19’s continued impacts.
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Sunriver family builds nonprofit to help young adults with intellectual disabilities
For the past two decades, lifetime educators Michael and Lori Ball have traveled the world teaching in places like Saudi Arabia, China, and Thailand.
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New Sisters industrial park planned on former Forest Service site
A new industrial park is being proposed in Sisters.
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Despite challenges, Deschutes vaccination site making strong progress
Molly Wells Darling, deputy commander with the Deschutes County Incident Management Team, wants to vaccinate as many county residents for COVID-19 as possible, but admits a dose-dependent schedule is not ideal.
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Sunriver Resort, nearby businesses hopeful for busy summer season
Construction continues in Sunriver, but a completed new pool — and a full resort — are expected by summer.
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