C.O. prep football practice still no-contact due to coordination issues
High school football in February (finally) in Central Oregon. The fall season has already been pushed back several months, due to the pandemic, but…
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Knopp bill would bar, refund fines for COVID-19 violations if no outbreak results
State Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, has introduced legislation to bar and rescind any fines or civil penalties for businesses that violate Gov. Kate…
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Play ball! Bend Elks hope to have over 300 fans in the stands for 2021 season
The Bend Elks, Corvallis Knights and Portland Pickles of the West Coast League, which calls itself “one of North America’s premier summer…
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Summit HS now reports 43 students with COVID-19; most have shown symptoms
The number of Summit High School students who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to 43, most linked to a Feb. 6 party in Bend, and a…
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C.O. seeing high avalanche danger: How you can stay safe
Recent heavy snowfall and wind has made for dangerous avalanche conditions in the Central Oregon…
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Horse reported stolen east of Bend: DCSO seeks tips from public
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office turned to the public for tips or information Monday after a horse was reported stolen east of Bend over the…
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New radio and video footage from Capitol riot shows a coordinated attack and officers’ restraint
New police radio dispatches and security footage from the January 6 US Capitol riot paint an even sharper picture of how the insurrectionists at…
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Congressman hopes politics align on divisive Northwest dams
A Republican congressman has proposed removing four hydroelectric dams in the Pacific Northwest as part of a sweeping plan to save salmon…
Continue ReadingStorm aftermath: Roof partially collapses at Troutdale grocery store
Part of the roof collapsed Monday at a Safeway store in Troutdale, east of Portland, but everyone made it out and no one was injured, authorities…
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Oregon again reports no new COVID-19 deaths; case count falls to 184 amid snow, ice
For a second straight day, there are no newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon and the state’s death toll remains at 2,137, the Oregon…
Continue ReadingCongress’ Covid relief negotiations: Stimulus talks get into full swing
Unemployment benefits will begin to lapse for millions of American In less than a month, putting the pressure squarely on Congress — and…
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Your photos: Snow, ice and beauty in a Central Oregon winter
Central Oregon’s winter snowfall has been a hit-or-miss proposition, but the views you’ve shared with us are super — here’s a collection of…
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Northwest snow, ice storm leaves at least 200,000 without power
At least 200,000 people are still without power in the Portland area after a winter storm blanketed the Pacific Northwest with ice and snow and made…
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Peaceful surrender ends 3-hour standoff with fugitive south of downtown Bend
A standoff had Bend police and the region’s SWAT team surrounding a home south of downtown for more than three hours Saturday afternoon until the…
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Summit HS student COVID-19 cases rise to 24; no in-person classes through next week
The number of Summit High School students who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to 24, mostly from exposures to those who attended a party…
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New rules as cold snap hits: Bend restaurants welcome return of indoor dining
With new snowfall comes new COVID-19 guidance from the Oregon Healthy Authority for Deschutes County restaurants, starting Friday.…
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Community pools funds to keep Bend woman’s beloved swim school afloat
Mary McCool’s name should be familiar to thousands of Central Oregonians. She’s been teaching swimming lessons to generations of families over the…
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Sisters School District to seek $33.8 million bond measure in May
The Sisters School District is putting a $33.8 million bond measure on the May 18 ballot that would pay to build a new K-5 elementary school and…
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Bend visitors and locals enjoy the snowy start to the weekend
Snow storms typically come with road closures, plows and shovels but when the snow fall stops, there’s nothing wrong with a little…
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‘Absolutely demoralizing’: 2 lawsuits allege toxic work environment at Redmond PD
Two lawsuits against the city of Redmond were filed recently by former and current police officers, alleging toxic workplace behavior by two…
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