Appeals court nixes $1.1 billion timber award against Oregon
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned a $1.1 billion verdict against the…
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County Democratic leaders at odds with DCCC, Biden in Oregon’s 5th District primary race
To Deschutes County Democrats Chair Jason Burge, there is no incumbent in the race for Oregon’s vastly redrawn 5th Congressional District…
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Hunnell Road improvement project set to begin; some neighbors still worried, despite changes
For the past two years, some residents living near Hunnell Road, known as the Hunnell United Neighbors (HUNS), have been pushing to reduce the impact…
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You can now make your vaccination card digital
You can now carry your COVID-19 vaccine card any time and anywhere a lot easier with the Oregon Health Authority’s new, voluntary electronic vaccine…
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Bend town hall meeting addresses variety of houselessness issues, city’s proposed shelter code
With public response to Bend’s proposed shelter changes being overwhelmingly negative, a panel of city leaders addressed some the questions and…
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More areas north of Hwy. 22 reopen in Santiam State Forest after 2020 Labor Day wildfires
About 925 additional acres of the Santiam State Forest will reopen to public access after the 2020 Labor Day fires heavily impacted the…
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Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office names Crime Victims’ Rights Award recipients
April 24-30 marks this year’s Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme: “Rights, Access, Equity, for all Victims,” embodies the unique…
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Locals, visitors upset with graffiti at popular Phil’s trailhead west of Bend
For the last few years, Alex Rebielak has found a get away on the Deschutes National Forest near Phil’s…
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Gov. Brown signs drought declaration for Deschutes, three other Oregon counties
Gov. Kate Brown signed an executive order Monday that declared “a state of drought emergency” for Deschutes, Grant, Lake and Malheur counties,…
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Bend Police Department seeks applicants to serve on revised Police Chief’s Advisory Council
The Bend Police Department is seeking residents interested in serving on a newly reconstituted Police Chief’s Advisory…
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Long-time Deschutes County resident running for Oregon House District 54 seat
Judy Trego, who has been a Deschutes County resident for 28 years, announced she will run for Oregon House District 54 in the Republican primary. …
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Pacific NW Forest Service Volunteers of the Year include several special Central Oregonians
The U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest regional forester announced the region’s 2021 Volunteer and Service Awards recipients last week. In…
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Envision Bend launches Bend Vision Project, with goal to help build the future Bend needs
Envision Bend announced this week the formation of its Bend Vision Project, a community-driven engagement and visioning initiative designed to…
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‘You could’ve been home ten minutes ago’: Crook County signs urge commuters to take local jobs instead
While the hiring crisis has appeared to improve some around Central Oregon, one area is still feeling the struggle. Prineville businesses still face…
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Oregon sends firefighters to help battle Texas blazes as others return; crews also in New Mexico
This weekend, the Oregon Department of Forestry will welcome back 21 of its firefighters who’ve been fighting wildfires across the state of Texas…
Continue Reading President Biden, in Seattle on Earth Day, signing order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
President Joe Biden is taking steps to restore national forests that have been devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth…
Continue Reading SBA offers low-interest loans to C.O. businesses hurt by drought ‘agricultural disaster’
Small nonfarm businesses in 18 Oregon counties and neighboring counties in California, Idaho and Washington are now eligible to apply for…
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Biden in Portland: Public works plan can boost US that’s ‘fallen behind’
President Joe Biden opened a two-day visit to the Pacific Northwest Thursday by focusing on improvements planned for the runway and roof of the…
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Oregon COVID-19 numbers rising, but hospitalizations still low
COVID-19 case numbers in Oregon are on a steady rise as a new variant spreads and residents toss their masks, but hospitalization rates are still…
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Redmond Mayor Endicott talks homelessness, housing and growth in State of the City
During his 13th State of the City address on Wednesday, Redmond Mayor George Endicott tackled a number of issues, but the most eye-catching one may…
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