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An attempt to pull over a drunk driving suspect in northeast Bend turned into a brief high-speed pursuit of a stolen car early Wednesday. Police…

Thanks to the group “Awesome Bend,” five local organizations got the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of trustees Tuesday…

As April is Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, Oregon veterinarians encourage dog owners to be aware of Lyme disease, a tick-borne disease that can…

A new type of procedure to spay female cats has been shown to be safe, effective, and saves a little bit of time – which can be important in some…

If you’ve ever spent much time at Bend’s Skyliners Sports Complex, you’ve probably seen something curious in the sky: Ken…

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Tuesday it is asking the Legislature for a 2015-2017 budget for the recreational marijuana program that…

Has the lovely spring weather inspired you to do a thorough house cleaning? Don’t forget the medicine cabinet! It is tempting to hang onto…

When Owen Smith joined the before-school unicycle club at Pine Ridge Elementary in southwest Bend, the third-grader soon noticed something: There…

Summer is getting closer, and so is the opening of farmer’s market season in Central Oregon. But locals don’t need to wait any longer to…

The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee seeks public nominations of deserving individuals, businesses and agencies to receive the…

Retail gas prices are climbing again in Oregon, due to sharply rising crude oil prices, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Crude reached its most…

Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday to better target serious…

After a strong winter, employment growth slowed across Central Oregon in March — and yet, jobless rates continued to fall, the state Employment…

Deschutes County Health Services has identified over 20 cases of pertussis in the community since the start of the year, after a 2014 that brought…

The Bend Marathon takes place Sunday, April 26 . The race begins at 7:30 a.m. in downtown Bend and finishes in the Mirror Pond parking lot. Race…

Two escaped burns in Central Oregon over the weekend prompted fire officials to remind residents to take caution in outdoor burning and follow the…

Researchers at Oregon State University said Monday they have invented a new technology that can increase the bandwidth of WiFi systems by 10 times,…

During the weeks of April 26 through May 9 , newly recruited marine deputies and troopers from around the state will converge in Jefferson County for…

Central Oregon is home to beautiful blue lakes and rushing water but hidden in our water are toxic chemicals. And while current levels are low, we…

Bend Endurance Academy announces the opening of their Summer Nordic Training programs for 2015. The training programs are ideal for athletes of a…