‘Heartbroken, angry’ Bend City Council issues statement on killing of George Floyd
The Bend City Council unanimously approved a statement Wednesday evening condemning the “senseless killing” of George Floyd,detailing steps taken by…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office rolls out safe firearms storage program
The Deschutes County Sheriffs Office launched Wednesday a firearms safe storage program that will allow residents to temporarily, safely store their…
Continue Reading City of Bend outlines goals, efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
Following the recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd and rallies that have taken place across Central Oregon, the city of Bend shared…
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Some Bend parents asking BPRD to reopen playgrounds
Some Bend parents are calling on the Bend Park and Recreation District to reopen playgrounds and parks for their children, but BPRD officials said…
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Most Oregon counties could enter Phase 2’s looser rules as soon as Friday
Oregon’s Phase 2 coronavirus reopening plan will begin as soon as Friday for up to 31 counties and includes opening pools, zoos, museums and movie…
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Oregon DMV says about 7,000 C. Oregonians are trying to make appointments
ODOT said Monday it has developed a web-based request form for limited in-person services at DMV field offices to temporarily replace a phone…
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C.O. law enforcement share info with community about anti-bias training
Amid the nationwide outcry over the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, Central Oregon law enforcement agencies have have…
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About 1,000 join in peaceful downtown Bend protest
Nearly 1,000 people from across Central Oregon gathered in downtown Bend Tuesday afternoon to rally, march and demonstrate solidarity in protest of…
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Oregon Parks and Rec reopens some campsites amid layoffs as revenues plunge
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, announcing some reopened campsites but also 47 layoffs Tuesday, said it “will face months, even years, of…
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Comments sought on Ochoco Irrigation District proposed hydro project fish passage waiver
ODFW is seeking public comment on a request to provide a waiver from the state’s fish passage requirements for a new hydroelectric project situated…
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Bend activist urges city leaders, police to take action against racial inequality
A Bend man’s goal with the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly is to gather at least 1,000 members over the next month to help share a unified…
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BPRD set to reopen Juniper Swim & Fitness center next week
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday it will reopen the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center on Monday, June 8. But fitness classes and…
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Deschutes National Forest set to reopen campgrounds, in phases
The Deschutes National Forest said Monday it will begin the first phase of opening campgrounds this Friday. Other campgrounds will open through two…
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Calderon named to fill Redmond Council vacancy
Redmond City Councilor Joe Centanni announced his resignation last Tuesday due to relocating out of state and Albert Calderon was appointed to fill…
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Gov. Brown fires Employment Dept. director over massive claims backlog
Gov. Kate Brown said Sunday she has fired the director of the Oregon Employment Department, which has been under fire in recent months due to its…
Continue Reading Wyden calls for resignation of Oregon Employment Dept. director
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called Saturday for the resignation of Oregon Employment Department Director Kay Erickson due to the massive backlog of…
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Clarno alerts social media companies about ‘false’ elections content
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Republican Secretary of State Bev Clarno alerted Twitter and Facebook to what she said were falsehoods being shared on their…
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OHA says it will release info on workplace locations with coronavirus outbreaks
The Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday it will now release information regarding the location of workplace environments that have coronavirus…
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Former Deschutes deputy DA says she’s suing over ‘toxic’ race, sex discrimination
A former Deschutes County deputy district attorney has filed notice she plans to sue the county, alleging race and sex discrimination and a “toxic…
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Gov. Brown’s office offers new details of what Phase 2 reopening will look like
Gov. Kate Brown’s office on Friday provided county officials with new details of how a Phase 2 business and activity reopening will proceed, as…
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