State LCDC approves Bend’s new rules, paving way for more high-density housing
Two years after lawmakers paved the way, Oregon’s land-use commission has unanimously approved changes to the city of Bend’s development codes that…
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Oregon House Republicans, Sen. Knopp take issue with state GOP’s ‘false flag’ claims
The Oregon House’s Republican Caucus and state Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, took issue Wednesday with the Oregon GOP’s claim that the Jan. 6 attack on the…
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Report: Oregon lawmaker made women feel uncomfortable at Capitol
Oregon lawmakers will soon decide how to respond to a new report that found a legislator’s persistent and unwelcome romantic advances made two women…
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S. Oregon health workers stuck in snow give other stranded drivers vaccine
Some Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car, injecting stranded…
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Bentz appointed to House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., was appointed Wednesday to the House Judiciary Committee, two days after his appointment to the House Natural Resources…
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Bend La-Pine high schooler voices frustration with return-to-class options
With Bend-La Pine kindergarten through third-graders back in class this week and high school students set to return in February, a Summit High School…
Continue ReadingTexas pediatrician fatally shoots another doctor and himself during hostage situation in Austin, police say
A Texas pediatrician diagnosed with terminal cancer killed another pediatrician during a hostage situation before turning the gun on himself,…
Continue ReadingIndian court rules that groping without removing clothes is not sexual assault
A court in India has ruled that groping a child through their clothing does not constitute sexual assault, drawing outrage across the country and…
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2 people escape NW Redmond house fire, but 5 pets perish
Two people escaped a fierce fire that destroyed a northwest Redmond home Wednesday afternoon, though one was evaluated for smoke inhalation, and five…
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OSU to begin COVID-19 TRACE testing in Redmond
About 600 Redmond residents in 30 neighborhoods will be offered testing starting on…
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Deschutes County develops tool for public to help report illegal marijuana grow sites
Illegal marijuana grows in Deschutes County have authorities’ attention, and they are looking to the public for help in efforts to find and remove…
Continue ReadingTwo Kenosha police officers, on administrative leave since the Jacob Blake shooting, are back on duty
Two of the three officers involved in the Jacob Blake shooting have returned to full duty, according to a Kenosha Police Department news release.…
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Trails, area west of Bend to close weekdays for timber harvesting, forest projects
Beginning Thursday, more than 1,000 acres encompassing several trails on the Deschutes National Forest west of Bend will be closed on weekdays for…
Continue ReadingA tornado strikes Florida’s capital, damaging Tallahassee International Airport
A tornado-spawning storm tore across the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday, forcing the temporary closure of Tallahassee International Airport. The city…
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Ski racer Tommy Ford returns to Bend, recovering from major slalom crash
Bend native and two-time Winter Olympian Tommy Ford is back home, recovering from a major ski crash he suffered while competing in a World Cup giant…
Continue ReadingTesla disappoints Wall Street despite strong profits
Tesla capped its breakout year with a record profit that still fell short of analysts forecasts, sending its shares lower in after-hours trading. The…
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‘We must speak truth to fascism’
Wednesday is Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is more important than ever. Fewer people who can actually remember the Holocaust are still with us.…
Continue ReadingPortland hit-and-run suspect faces second-degree murder and six assault charges
A man charged with second-degree murder and six counts of second-degree assault after he allegedly ran over pedestrians and cyclists Monday in…
Continue ReadingTeacher unions flex their power in Covid school reopening chaos
Lori Torres knows the dangers of coronavirus are real. Fourteen members of her extended family tested positive after they grieved together for the…
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