Oregon Supreme Court upholds Wasco County DA suspension
The Oregon Supreme Court has upheld a decision to suspend the Wasco County district attorney for lying to…
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DA won’t file charges against Salem pipeline protesters
Protesters who were arrested during a sit-in at the Oregon governor’s office last month will not be charged with trespassing.…
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New crosswalk to be added to Bend’s S. Third Street
A new crosswalk is planned to improve travel across one of Bend’s busiest and widest streets, but an advocate for disabled residents says it’s not…
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Bend police warn of fake ‘captain’ scam calls
Bend police said Friday several community members have reported getting phone calls from a supposed police department “captain” and a spoofed…
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Ridgeview HS student pertussis case prompts letter to parents
A student at Ridgeview High School recently contracted pertussis, also known as whooping cough, prompting a letter sent home Thursday to all Redmond…
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Supreme Court to hear Trump pleas to block subpoenas for financial records
The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider whether the House and a New York prosecutor can subpoena President Donald Trump’s longtime…
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Wyden, colleague back renegotiated NAFTA deal
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced Friday their support for the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement, saying…
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LSU’s Alexander named new OSU president
F. King Alexander, a prominent national advocate for public higher education and the president and chancellor of Louisiana State University, has been…
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Judiciary Committee sends articles of impeachment to the floor for vote next week
The House Judiciary Committee on Friday voted to approve two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, sending impeachment of the…
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Second Democrat files for Deschutes commission seat
Bend resident and Democrat Phil Chang announced Thursday that he is running for the Deschutes County Commissioners seat held currently by Republican…
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Family attacks, Hummel defends state move to parole Terrebonne killer
The family of the Terrebonne couple who was brutally murdered 32 years ago is devastated that one of the two men convicted could be released from…
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Holiday decorations stolen off Bend porches
During the holiday season, packages are often swiped from porches — and as online shopping grows in popularity, so do the risks. People living in…
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The sound of fiddling at Ridgeview HS bridges generations
An older generation of musicians is leaving a lasting impression on students at Ridgeview High School in Redmond. It’s an impression that hopefully…
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La Pine home burglar found in child’s room, chased out, arrested
A barking dog Thursday afternoon alerted a La Pine family to a burglar in their child’s room, who they chased out of the house and was caught while…
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Wyden-Merkley bill would fund Warm Springs, other tribes’ water system upgrades
Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday to improve water quality and services for tribal communities in…
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Prineville fugitive caught after DCSO chase NE of Redmond
A pursuit northeast of Redmond Thursday morning hit speeds of nearly 80 mph and ended with the car losing two tires and ending up in a ditch, where…
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PhRMA files suit against new Oregon prescription drug laws
A drug company trade group has filed a legal challenge to new Oregon laws designed to curb prescription prices.…
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Protect yourself from package-picking porch pirates
The holidays are commonly known as the most wonderful time of the year. Mail carriers, though, call it the busiest time of the year. In Central…
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Sponsorship program supports C.O. farmers
Central Oregon Locavore, a non-profit in Bend, announced Wednesday it has launched a sponsorship program called Adopt a Farmer to continue supporting…
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Thriving C.O. job market poses challenge for some
Despite plenty of openings, The High Desert’s job market can be quite competitive, especially when someone’s looking for a job that requires…
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