Crooked River Roundup Horse Races canceled due to COVID-19
The 2020 Crooked River Roundup Horse Races will not go forward this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced…
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Sunriver officials discuss reopening plans
“Sunriver is coming back to life,” Sunriver Service District Chairman Bill Hepburn said…
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Citizen tip leads to arrest of La Pine chase suspect
A tip from an alert citizen Thursday evening led Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies to a La Pine man who now faces charges in a weekend pursuit that…
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Police camera helps catch suspect in thefts of COVID-19 signs from NW Bend park
Portable cameras police placed at a northwest Bend park helped them catch a Bend man who they said recently stole COVID-19 social distancing signs…
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La Pine businesses prepare for Phase 1 reopening
Businesses in La Pine are gearing up for a comeback, and many business owners are making changes to their establishment so that guests feel…
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Mt. Bachelor reopens Saturday for passholders only, in limited fashion
In something of a “better late than never” season finale, Mt. Bachelor announced Thursday it will offer a nine-day, limited-access opening for skiers…
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Bend COVID-19 patient who received plasma treatment returns home
Liliana Locke, the first COVID-19 patient in Central Oregon to receive a convalescent plasma transfusion, woke up from a medically induced coma on…
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OSP shootout with Wash. murder suspect shuts I-84
Authorities say a man wanted in connection with a murder in Ritzville, Washington, was arrested Thursday after he was hurt in a police pursuit and…
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Bend’s Pilot Butte fireworks, Airshow of the Cascades appear to be a go for now
While most of Oregon gets a green — well, yellow — light to start resuming limited business and other activities, there’s word that two summer…
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Deschutes Public Library outlines ‘three-chapter’ reopening plan
Deschutes Public Library on Thursday announced its “three-chapter” phased reopening plan, which will begin the last week of May.…
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Update: Jefferson County joins Deschutes, Crook in Phase 1 reopening Friday
A total of 28 Oregon counties, including Deschutes and Crook, have received state approval of Phase 1 business reopening plans, Gov. Kate Brown said…
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Oregon reports three more COVID-19 deaths, for total of 137; 67 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 137, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon Employment Dept. acknowledges tens of 1,000s are still waiting for benefits
Despite extensive efforts to ramp up and add staff, “tens of thousands” of Oregonians are still waiting for their unemployment benefits due to the…
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Ashland residents report bear issues; one hanging out in neighborhood killed
The city of Ashland is experiencing a high level of bear problems, leading to one frequent visitor being put down Wednesday in a high-density area.…
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Central Oregon Locavore kicks off fundraiser for new freezers
Central Oregon Locavore in Bend is need of help from the community to raise money for new equipment.…
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Bend’s Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. remodels for reopening
When we’re able to dine inside at local restaurants again, you may recognize a changed environment at some of your favorite…
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C.O. home care service offering free care
The price of at-home care can sometimes be too high for some, especially during these times. Touching Hearts at Home Central Oregon has found a way…
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Husband of La Pine day care operator arrested on abuse charge
A three-week investigation has led to the arrest of a La Pine man, accused of abusing a young girl at a day care operated by his wife, Deschutes…
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Witnesses, people of interest interviewed in Jefferson County death investigation
Several people of interest and witnesses are being interviewed, nearly a week after unidentified human remains were found at a property southwest of…
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Warm Springs officers helping students outside of school
More than 600 students and families in Warm Springs face a new reality, with schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Warm Springs…
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