Freezing rain and snow snarl travel in Pacific Northwest
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Heavy snow, freezing rain and sleet have disrupted travel across the…
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Warm Springs Tribal Police seek public’s help in finding missing 18-year-old
The Warm Springs Tribal Police Department said Tuesday it is seeking information from the public about the disappearance of LeBron Boise, 18, who…
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Central Oregon jobless rates rise in November, mirroring rest of state; 2 of 3 counties lose jobs
Unemployment rates rose across Central Oregon and throughout the state in November, continuing a trend which began in August, with local job losses…
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Oregon bans sales of new gas-powered passenger cars by 2035
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Policymakers for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Monday approved a rule that prohibits the sale of new…
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Get ready for holiday crowds, lines at RDM; air travelers should arrive early
More than 40,000 air travelers go through Roberts Field Airport in Redmond in December. Director Zachary Bass says check with your airline and get to…
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Bend Chamber seeks Deschutes County assist on its Workforce Housing Initiative
In one way or another, you’ve probably noticed businesses in desperate need of workers. Perhaps you’ve experienced long waits at restaurants, or…
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Bend Police on the hunt for DUII drivers over the holidays, with more grant-funded patrols on the road
The holidays are right around the corner, which means spending time with family and friends, and celebrating — often with alcohol. So Bend Police…
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Transfer portal and NIL deals shaking up college football in Oregon
Outside of bowl games, NFL draft decisions and recruit commitments, the transfer portal has become the new college football focus at this time of…
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Oregon Health Authority ‘streamlining’ COVID-19 reports, dashboards to quarterly in January
The Oregon Health Authority said Monday it is reducing how frequently it updates several COVID-19 data dashboards and reports to improve the…
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Bend police stop alleged DUII driver; 2nd DUII driver hits patrol car, which then hits first vehicle
Bend police stopped an alleged DUII driver in a downtown Bend intersection late Saturday night – and about a half-hour later, another alleged DUII…
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Oregon’s average gas price down almost 16 cents in past week, 3.7 cents above year ago, GasBuddy reports
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 15.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.79/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Audit: Oregon needs to pay closer attention to its struggling community colleges
Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission and state leaders must focus more urgently on student performance at community colleges, student…
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Central Oregonians celebrate Jewish Festival of Lights at Bend’s annual Hanukkah menorah lighting
The Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah began Sunday evening, and Bend’s 12th annual menorah lighting was held in the Old Mill District’s…
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Fire destroys Tumalo manufactured home; homeowner used heat gun to try to thaw frozen pipes
A challenging fire that destroyed a 1960s-era manufactured home in Tumalo on Sunday afternoon was sparked by the owner’s efforts to use a heat gun…
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Oregon research forest will be North America’s largest
By David Steves and Cassandra Profita Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon is on its way to creating North America’s largest research forest,…
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The Giving Plate’s ‘Jingle Store’ brings holiday cheer for kids and families
The Giving Plate’s Jingle Store is back, bigger and better than over, bringing hope for the holidays to families in need and and also giving kids a…
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Hundreds of snowboarders and sit-skiers gather for 15th annual Dirksen Derby this weekend at Mt. Bachelor
The recent snowfall at Mt. Bachelor has brought some very good conditions for the 15th annual Dirksen Derby. Hundreds of sit-skiers and…
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Despite recent cold, Bend retailers report strong sales (and Santa’s seeing good crowds, too!)
Taking the pulse of holiday retail on another cold, snowy December day, NewsChannel 21’s Blake Mayfield found two downtown Bend retailers reporting…
Continue ReadingIdaho students’ unsolved deaths prompt rumors, harassment
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Investigators have yet to name a suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho…
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Tumalo-area house fire rekindles, hours after crews clear scene; losses rise to $265,000
A fire broke out Thursday night in the attic of a Tumalo-area home that had lost power, causing an estimated $100,000 damage before it was knocked…
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