Issues, options still swirl in Mirror Pond’s silt
An advisory committee again dug into the discussion Wednesday of options about the future of Mirror Pond amid a host of questions about cost,…
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Deschutes County may trim May 911 money request
Deschutes County officials said Wednesday they may trim a planned May 21 ballot proposal to fund 911 services, even before it’s sent to voters.…
Continue Reading C.O. Catholics react to news of Pope Francis
It took a day and a half for 115 cardinals to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. To the cheers of hundreds of thousands, Cardinal Jorge…
Continue Reading Bend shares in Oregon Humanities grants
Twenty nonprofit organizations throughout the state, including Bend, will receive $87,870 in grants from Oregon Humanities for public programs in…
Continue Reading Could a tax hike promote health?
Health advocates are asking the Oregon Legislature to nearly double the state tax on a pack of cigarettes, from $1.18 to $2.18. Deschutes County…
Continue Reading Sisters schools celebrate big win at ballot box
Sisters voters passed a school district local option tax Tuesday night — nearly 80 percent of those voting supported the plan. As you might…
Continue Reading Whole new way of labeling for Whole Foods
Whole Foods has made an announcement that could change the way you do your grocery shopping. It all has to do with three letters: GMO. They stand for…
Continue Reading Bend church arson damage totals $2 million
One week after a string of seven arson fires hit downtown Bend, police released a new damage figure for two church buildings — $2 million in…
Continue Reading Motel burglar chased through Sisters, caught
A couple staying at a Sisters motel got a shocking wake-up early Wednesday – an alleged burglar who then ran, sparking a cat-and-mouse search…
Continue Reading Deschutes SO offers boater education classes
Implemented in stages since 2001, Oregon law requires Oregon residents 12-years-of-age and older who operate powered boats of more than 10-horsepower…
Continue Reading Report: NW power efficiency on upswing
An assessment released Wednesday by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council shows that the efficiency of electricity use continues to improve…
Continue Reading La Pine man killed in crash east of Roseburg
A 74-year-old La Pine man was killed when his SUV left state Hwy. 138E east of Roseburg and struck a tree, Oregon State Police said. According to OSP…
Continue Reading Ore. bill would raise cigarette tax by $1 a pack
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Public health advocates are asking the Oregon Legislature to increase cigarette taxes by $1 a pack. The House Revenue Committee…
Continue Reading Ore. bill would raise cigarette tax by $1 a pack
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Public health advocates are asking the Oregon Legislature to increase cigarette taxes by $1 a pack. The House Revenue Committee…
Continue Reading Ore. bill would raise cigarette tax by $1 a pack
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Public health advocates are asking the Oregon Legislature to increase cigarette taxes by $1 a pack. The House Revenue Committee…
Continue Reading Ore. bill would raise cigarette tax by $1 a pack
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Public health advocates are asking the Oregon Legislature to increase cigarette taxes by $1 a pack. The House Revenue Committee…
Continue Reading Ore. bill would raise cigarette tax by $1 a pack
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Public health advocates are asking the Oregon Legislature to increase cigarette taxes by $1 a pack. The House Revenue Committee…
Continue Reading ‘Very lucky’ Bend crash survivor charged with DUII
A 28-year-old Bend man was “very lucky” to escape serious injury in a violent rollover crash that left him trapped in the crushed cab of…
Continue Reading Sisters school levy wins resounding approval
In classroom parlance, it’d be hard to argue that the Sisters School District did anything but ace the test – and they’d done their…
Continue Reading New community garden sprouts in NE Bend
It’s not much to look at now: bare dirt, rocks and a couple trees — but Bend city officials and community members have big plans for a…
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