City of Bend to offer Project Turnkey shelter details at open house this evening
The city of Bend plans to share information at an open house this evening about its upcoming motel-to-shelter remodeling as part of Project Turnkey.…
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As indoor mask recommendations return in NW, Central Oregonians react to possibility
The year-plus mask mandate for public indoor spaces in Oregon was lifted by Gov. Kate Brown back in May, but now some areas across the Northwest are…
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Bend restaurants make changes to adapt to short-staffing issues
With familiar issues arising due to too few staff, many Bend-area restaurants have adjusted their hours and are struggling to operate as they’d like,…
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Music on the Green, Redmond’s free concert series, returns to Sam Johnson Park
Redmond’s popular Music on the Green concerts have returned to Sam Johnson…
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‘A tough year for help’: Deschutes County Fair’s carnival crew is still hiring
The Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo is back this week, but just like many things it may look different this…
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Barking dogs help Crook County searchers find overdue Mill Creek Wilderness hiker
Barking dogs helped Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers find a 33-year-old Prineville woman early Sunday, more than three hours…
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Bend celebrates Pearl Harbor survivor’s 100th birthday with drive-by parade, salute
Bend resident Dick Higgins is a Pearl Harbor and Covid-19 survivor — and turned 100 years old today. Friends, family, and even strangers helped him…
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Bend motorcyclist killed in Hwy. 20W crash near Suttle Lake, OSP says
A 65-year-old Bend man was killed Saturday morning when his motorcycle crashed on Highway 20W near Suttle Lake in Jefferson County, Oregon State…
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Small fire at SE Bend assisted living facility traced to improperly discarded cigarette
A small fire that broke out Friday evening on the balcony of a southeast Bend assisted living facility prompted the start of residents’…
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‘Finally taking it to the next level’: Bend skateboarder, sport climber weigh in on new Olympic sports
Skateboarding, surfing, karate and sport climbing are making their debut and are now recognized as Olympic sports. They’re being added to help…
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‘Honestly, I’m worried’: St. Charles CEO voices concern over rise in COVID-19 delta variant
St. Charles President and CEO Joe Sluka updated the community Friday on the risks posed by the rising numbers of the “much more transmissible’ delta…
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‘This is a big deal’: Bend officials talk with residents about big neighborhood housing changes
The city of Bend hosted a community information session Thursday evening regarding proposed code amendments under House Bill 2001, passed by the…
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Community Shower Truck helping Central Oregon homeless stay cool and clean
As the homeless camp along Hunnell Road in northeast Bend grows, volunteers are helping out in a variety of…
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SW Bend resident says her cat brought home dead bat that tested positive for rabies
Southwest Bend resident Colleen Quinn said Thursday she still can’t believe a cat brought a dead, rabid bat into her…
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La Pine-area family who lost home in Darlene Fire ‘overwhelmed’ by support; couple donates truck
Ronald Tucker and his wife, Ruby, pulled up to a La Pine home Thursday, thinking they were helping their son-in-law run errands — but they ended up…
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Bend councilors discuss Emerson Avenue homeless camp removal
Last month, the city of Bend closed the Emerson Avenue homeless camp in southeast Bend after declaring it a public safety and health hazard, under a…
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Neighbor speaks out against proposed mine NW of Prineville
Bryan Zednick, a hay farmer in Crook County, is upset with the idea of another mining site bordering his farmland — and he says he’s not the only…
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Two injured Smith Rock hikers rescued by Redmond Fire, DCSO Search and Rescue
Two California women injured while hiking trails at Smith Rock State Park around the same time Tuesday afternoon were assisted by Redmond Fire…
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‘Lots of problems’ causing delays at Bend furniture and appliance stores
A foam shortage, along with a combination of other challenges, is causing a big backlog for furniture and appliance stores — and their waiting…
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‘The district’s boss is community members’: BPRD seeks public input on river plans
Erosion, sunscreen and a lot of trash is taking a toll on the water and riverbanks of the Deschutes River. That’s why the Bend Park and Recreation…
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