Bend-based Project Recover unites another family with WWII MIA identification
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced that, in partnership with Bend-based Project Recover and other experts in the field, they…
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Oregon House OKs, sends governor legislation to require fentanyl education in schools
The Fentanyl Education Bill, SB 238 A, passed the House Thursday, with 59 yes votes and 1 excused absence, after passing the Senate last month 28-1,…
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Jordan Road near Lake Billy Chinook reopens after slides, flooding from third straight stormy night
A third straight night of thunderstorms rumbled through Central Oregon Saturday evening, bringing more lightning, thunder, rain and hailstorms,…
Continue ReadingJudge enters not guilty pleas on behalf of Bryan Kohberger, charged in Idaho student murders
By Dakin Andone and Jason Kravarik, CNN (CNN) — An Idaho judge entered not guilty pleas on behalf of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of…
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Oregon gas prices up a nickel a gallon in past week, down almost $1 from a year ago, GasBuddy reports
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307…
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Prineville man drowns at Prineville Reservoir State Park; Deschutes County Dive Team recovers body
A Deschutes County dive team on Sunday located and recovered the body of a 20-year-old Prineville man who drowned while trying to swim to shore…
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Bend native, Democrat Kevin Easton announces bid for Fifth District congressional seat
Bend native and Salem resident Kevin Easton announced Sunday his campaign for United States Congress in Oregon’s 5th District, seeking to…
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Amber Alert update: Nampa, Idaho boy found safe; police seek non-custodial father in alleged domestic battery
A 2-year-old Nampa, Idaho boy who was the subject of an Amber Alert received across a wide area, including Central Oregon, has been found, police…
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Victims of deadly Oregon highway crash were farmworkers, union says
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) — The victims of one of Oregon’s deadliest highway crashes were farmworkers traveling in a van at an hour when agricultural…
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Lightning bolts — and a rainbow (or 2!) — are followed by 2nd night of scenic, colorful C.O. sunsets
A string of strong thunderstorms rumbled through the High Desert before sunset Thursday evening, presenting a dramatic panorama many of you have…
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End of an era? GOP walkout shows political chasm where ‘The Oregon Way’ once meant bipartisan trust
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has long been seen as a quirky state whose main city was satirized in a TV comedy,…
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BLM offers reminder: Teaters Road is open to public, under court order
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the busy outdoor recreation season begins, Bureau of Land Management officials would like to remind the public…
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Salute to Seniors: Bend Senior High’s Class of 2023 ‘finishing strong,’ drawing praise
Our Salute to Seniors in the Class of ’23 continues as we meet three seniors at Bend Senior High, who returned from online learning to restart Lava…
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The Giving Plate food pantry hits the road this summer in its new red bus: the Kid’s Korner Mobile Pantry
The Giving Plate is Central Oregon’s largest food pantry, serving over 3,500 people a month, 90% of who are housed, hard-working neighbors in the…
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‘We didn’t expect it that full’: Prineville Reservoir rebounds to full capacity, just in time for summer
All the late-season snow has helped a popular reservoir reach full capacity, just in time for summer. Prineville Reservoir recently hit 100%…
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Jefferson County jury convicts Madras man of murder in 2020 fatal shooting; brother goes on trial in fall
After four hours of deliberation, a Jefferson County Circuit Court jury convicted a 22-year-old Madras man of murder and other charges Friday in the…
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Stormy forecast prompts cancellation of 405-acre prescribed burn Saturday along Hwy. 20 north of Sisters
The prescribed burn planned for Saturday on the Sisters Ranger District directly north of Sisters along Highway 20 has been canceled due to predicted…
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Late, heavy snow means 20 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds won’t open in time for Memorial Day weekend
This winter’s deep snowpack will delay the opening of 20 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds in time for Memorial Day weekend, officials said…
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Knopp now among 10 Oregon Republican senators who face not being able to seek reelection
Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp of Bend acknowledged Thursday that he is now among 10 GOP senators who have accrued 10 or more unexcused absences…
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Bend councilors OK Shepherd’s House contract for Franklin Avenue shelter; dismayed by not getting state funding
The Bend City Council approved a $1.3 million contract Wednesday night with Shepherd’s House Ministries to operate the former Rainbow Motel, which…
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