Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this…
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Two camp trailers, two vehicles destroyed by fire east of Redmond
Two large camp trailers and two vehicles were destroyed in a fire that also spread to a tree Thursday evening east of Redmond, officials…
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C.O. cooks talk of challenges preparing first Thanksgiving feast on their own this year
Many Central Oregon families who have relied on others to prepare Thanksgiving meals in the past were doing their own cooking for the first time this…
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Central Oregonians still find much to be thankful for
Central Oregonians take on the age-old question that pops up every year. What are you thankful for? It means more in many ways this…
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Redmond woman struck, killed by vehicle in Tetherow Crossing
A Redmond woman was struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in the Tetherow Crossing subdivision northwest of the city, Deschutes County…
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Oregon reports 15 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,514 new cases; total tops 70,000
COVID-19 has claimed 15 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 882, along with 1,514 new cases, lifting the statewide tally past…
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Trinity Lutheran School kindergartners offer some Thanksgiving meal advice
It’s sort of a tradition – asking young people some questions about that Thanksgiving meal. Here’s what some kindergartners at Bend’s Trinity…
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Portland police arrest 3 following vandalism to businesses
Police in Portland have arrested three people following damage to at least 10 businesses.…
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St. Charles nurses call memo ‘slap in the face,’ demand more COVID-19 protections
Local nurses delivered a petition to St. Charles Health System executives Wednesday, calling on executives to provide adequate personal protective…
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Deschutes County officials discuss sharp rise in COVID-19 cases
Deschutes County health experts provided an update Wednesday, breaking down the sharp rise in COVID-19…
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C.O. restaurants busy cooking many to-go, delivery Thanksgiving meals this year
This year, many Central Oregonians will be spending Thanksgiving alone, or with a small group at their home, for the first time.…
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Oregon relaxing some restrictions, despite still-high COVID-19 cases
Bars and restaurants can reopen for limited outdoor service next week, but many restrictions will remain in place until a vaccine against the…
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Bright Wood Corp. in Madras buys Culver mill
With home-building continuing at strong levels despite COVID-19, Madras-based Bright Wood Corp., the region’s largest manufacturing business, is…
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Oregon reducing extended jobless benefits as unemployment rate falls
The Oregon Employment Department announced Wednesday a reduction in extended benefits as a result of Oregon’s falling unemployment rate. Following a…
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Oregon reports 20 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,189 cases; Deschutes has record 75
COVID-19 has claimed 20 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 867, along with 1,189 new cases, including a record 75 in Deschutes…
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C.O. nonprofits collaborate to help communities hit hardest by COVID-19
A diverse team of nonprofits, working with grant funds from the CARES Act, said Friday it is able to provide support and assistance with food and…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union opens new Sisters branch
Mid Oregon Credit Union announced Wednesday the opening of its new branch building in Sisters.…
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Oregon hunger on the rise as holidays arrive; more government action urged
As Thanksgiving approaches, more Oregonians are struggling with hunger because of the economic downturn from the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingAudit urges more steps to manage state workers’ health care benefit costs
The Public Employees’ Benefit Board and the Oregon Educator’s Benefit Board have implemented several strategies to help address increasing…
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Federal judge rejects Oregon restaurants’ lawsuit over 2-week ‘freeze’ closures
The Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association expressed disappointment after a federal judge on Tuesday refused to grant a temporary restraining…
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