US economy soared in the first quarter, growing at a 6.4% rate
America is on the path to recovery and economic growth is rampant. But the pandemic recession has been severe and we’re still not done growing…
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Crooked River Roundup optimistic for summer return
Back in 2020, the Crooked River Roundup was getting ready to celebrate their 75th anniversary, but the pandemic sidelined their plans.…
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Pedestrian struck, injured crossing Bend Parkway, taken to hospital
A pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck at a Bend Parkway crosswalk Wednesday afternoon and taken by Bend Fire medics to St. Charles Bend, police…
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C.O. county officials join in letter asking Gov. Brown to not shut down businesses
Crook County Judge Seth Crawford is one of seven Central Oregon county commissioners who signed a letter to Gov. Kate Brown, urging her not to move…
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St. Vincent de Paul of Bend will use part of its property to build homeless shelters
St. Vincent de Paul of Bend says it will soon expand its services to add homeless shelters planned for its back lot property.…
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Drought fueling potential for above-average C.O. fire season
After last year’s devastating wildfires, Oregon officials are again bracing for an above-average fire…
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Veterinarian shortage forcing Bend emergency clinic to stop 24-hour service
Veterinarians in Central Oregon are facing a similar problem. The emergency clinic has operated 24/7 for the past three years. However, starting May…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 2 more COVID-19 related deaths, 888 new cases
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,490, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon to receive more than $90 million in federal homeowner relief, senators say
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that Oregon will be allocated more than $90 million in federal assistance from the…
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Prescribed burn planned this week north of Camp Sherman
Deschutes National Forest fuel specialists will implement a prescribed burn on Thursday and Friday north of Camp Sherman along Forest Service Road…
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700 Bend-La Pine students quarantined: Does the school district need a ‘Plan B’?
The Bend-La Pine School Board met Tuesday night to discuss the status of school reopening and reflected many of the questions — and tension — seen…
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Second Prineville brother arrested in Redmond motel robbery, assault
Two Prineville brothers have been found, arrested and jailed in connection with a robbery and assault last Friday at the Redmond Motel 6 that sent a…
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Fire damages south county log home after combustibles moved near gas fireplace
A fire that damaged a log home north of La Pine Tuesday evening apparently was sparked by furniture and other combustible items that were moved next…
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Bend Park & Rec outlines program, facility changes as ‘Extreme Risk’ guidelines return
The announcement by Gov. Brown that 15 counties will move to the Extreme Risk level, effective Friday, April 30, through at least Thursday, May 6,…
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Initiative filed to make Deschutes County commissioner seats non-partisan
An initiative filed with the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office would ask voters to decide whether county commissioner seats should become…
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‘We’re all in this together’: Rising COVID-19 cases in community affect Bend-La Pine Schools
Schools have adapted to the pandemic and created a system that officials say has worked for safe learning. However, Deschutes County is moving into…
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Return to ‘Extreme Risk’ brings back outdoor dining only, gym limits; C.O. businesses upset
John Hicks has more reason to go to the gym than…
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Real ID deadline delayed again, this time until May 2023
The Department of Motor Vehicles continues to see a backlog of appointments in Oregon, and across the country. As a result, the Department of…
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Rekindled burn pile sparks La Pine brush fire, threatens home, tied-up dog
A reignited burn pile spread and sparked a quarter-acre brush fire in La Pine Tuesday afternoon, threatening a home and a tied-up dog for a time, but…
Continue Reading Prescribed burns planned on Ochoco National Forest NE of Prineville
If conditions remain favorable later this week, firefighters will be burning two units totaling 625 acres near the Marks Creek community on the…
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