Oregon youths’ climate lawsuit against US government can proceed to trial, judge rules
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge ruled on Thursday that a lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate activists can proceed to trial years…
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One Class at a Time: La Pine HS students love their criminal law class
Mr. Taroli’s criminal justice class at La Pine High School is a favorite. It was awarded $500 in our monthly One Class At A Time feature, sponsored…
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Wyden to vote for debt limit deal, foe Merkley seeks changes after Bentz, Chavez-DeRemer support it in House
Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., backed the bill passed by the U.S. House Wednesday night to raise the debt ceiling through early…
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Tense time in Sisters: DCSO armored car helps in arrest of Marion County fugitive, sleeping in parked car
Some tense moments in downtown Sisters ended without incident Wednesday when a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office armored car unit helped officers…
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Caught on camera: New video system alerts Bend private security firm to business intruder, helps police make arrest
A Bend private security company says its new technology made quick work of spotting an intruder and helping police detain and arrest the suspicious…
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Eight C.O. fire agencies among 185 statewide receiving state grants to boost firefighter ranks for fire season
To boost the number of firefighters across Oregon ahead of wildfire season, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has awarded $6 million in grants to 185…
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Suspected human-caused brush fire west of Sisters stopped by agencies at quarter-acre
A suspected human-caused brush fire west of Sisters Wednesday afternoon was quickly put out by crews from several area agencies, stopping the blaze…
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Bend’s downtown parking garage may add a robot on patrol in bid to prevent crime, problems
The city of Bend is considering adding a Knightscope K3 robot to its downtown Centennial Parking Garage to patrol the multi-story structure and…
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School-Based Health Center opens at Mountain View HS; First Story donation pushes fundraising past goal
A recent donation of $10,000 from First Story pushed the fundraising campaign for Mountain View High School’s just-opened School-Based Health Center…
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Good-news update: Citizen finds missing Bend man, 75, with Alzheimer’s ‘in good health and spirits’
After several hours of extensive searches and a request for public assistance to find a missing 75-year-old man with Alzheimer’s, Robert “Bob”…
Continue ReadingSenate passes debt limit deal to avert default
By Clare Foran, Nicky Robertson and Kristin Wilson, CNN (CNN) — The Senate passed a bill late Thursday evening to suspend the nation’s debt…
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Rodeo’s next generation: Crooked River Roundup invites Young Guns to compete
Along with world-class professional contestants, Crooked River Roundup welcomes back fan-favorite Young Guns, sponsored by Bigfoot Beverages/Pepsi.…
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Salute to Seniors: Madras High’s Class of 2023 perseveres, excels in many ways
Our next Salute to Seniors focuses on the Madras High Class of 2023, which persevered amid the Covid issues and grew strong through activities and…
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Portland mulls ban on daytime camping amid sharp rise in homelessness
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — City Council members in Portland were considering on Wednesday whether to…
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Two-story structure built on wheels along NE Bend street sparks concern over what city allows — and why
A two-story mobile structure built by a homeless man along a busy NE Bend street is raising questions about what the city deems…
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Gull Point Campground closed for this year, Paulina Lake Campground opening delayed due to hazard trees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Forest Service wats to remind people that Gull Point Campground and Boat Ramp will remain closed for the 2023 camping…
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GOP walkout in Oregon Senate now in 5th week; uncertain if boycotters will be sanctioned
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The longest-ever walkout in the Oregon Legislature completed its fourth week on Wednesday as…
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ODOT provides update on Bend Parkway improvement plans; 50 projects happening or planned
With increasing traffic congestion, high-crash areas and multimodal transportation challenges, changes are underway for the Bend Parkway and other…
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Sisters High School freshman arrested on arson charges, accused of setting fires in 2 girls’ restrooms
A Sisters High School freshman was arrested on arson and other charges Wednesday after she allegedly set fires in two girls’ restrooms, prompting…
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Update: Missing Redmond woman found in Bend by family; police say she’s OK
A Redmond woman reported missing last week and who family said “tends to wander” has been found by her family in Bend, police said…
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