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In response to a call for cuts due to federal sequestration, the Department of Defense has suspended its federal Tuition Assistance program for all…

Tuesday marks “Kick Butts Day,” an annual effort to get teens and young adults to quit using tobacco. Despite smoke-free laws and age…

State Rep. Jason Conger (R-Bend) urged the Legislature on Tuesday to provide more funding for Oregon classrooms and to give the Oregon School Boards…

According to a new report, $600 billion is how much Americans spend $600 billion every year on outdoor recreation. And the report says it’s…

A 21-year-old Bend man was arrested Monday evening in the stabbing of his cousin, who police said tried to intervene in a fight at a northeast Bend…

The Board of Directors of BrightSide Animal Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Christine Bauersfeld to the position of Executive…

Central Oregonians using a free online tool – Drive Less Connect – are saving money and reducing the toll of vehicle miles driven by finding…

The city of Bend is seeking applicants for four positions on the City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee (COBAAC). Committee members are…

The Bloom Project, formerly Friends with Flowers of Oregon, is pleased to welcome Sue Jones to the organization’s Board of Directors. Sue is a…

Bend Spay and Neuter Project and Bend Pet Express are joining forces to open a new Pet Food Bank for low-income pet owners in Central Oregon. The Pet…

Deschutes County commissioners decided Monday they can save taxpayers money, while still operating 911 without any cuts — that’s if…

St. Charles Health System officials said Monday they have entered into a “service line agreement” with Desert Orthopedics and The Center…

State Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, said Monday he is set to push reforms to Oregon’s programs and methodology to improve Medicaid payment integrity.…

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries announces the appointment of Dennis Luke to the department’s Governing Board. Luke…

Oregon State Police arrested a 52-year-old Madras man on DUII and assault charges after his car struck a Madras woman in a downtown crosswalk,…

Oregonians over age 50 are concerned enough about aging gracefully that “long-term care services and supports” rank second on their list…

Mario Mendoza of Bend celebrated after competing in his first U.S. Snowshoe Nationals. The Central Oregonian finished third in the men’s 10K…

If it’s true that, as the movie title said, “all dogs go to heaven,” a Redmond man’s German shorthaired pointer named Hunter…

From city governments, to law firms, to clothing stores — in just eight days, Central Oregon has put its money where its mouth is, securing…

Economic Development for Central Oregon announced late Friday afternoon that they have met Friday’s $350,000 goal for pledges for the Airline…