Gov. Brown proposing $200 million workforce development plan
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is proposing a a $200 million legislative package to bolster the state’s workforce during the…
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Bentz claims Wyden’s wild and scenic river bill would lead to ‘burned and ruined’ watersheds
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., took to the House floor Tuesday to voice his opposition to S. 192, the River Democracy Act, introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden,…
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Willamette National Forest withdraws disputed plan to log along 400 miles of fire-hit roads
The Willamette National Forest said Wednesday it has dropped plans to remove fire-killed or injured trees along more than 400 miles of forest roads…
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OSU research suggests possibility of vaccine to prevent skin cancer
Research by the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy suggests that a vaccine stimulating production of a protein critical to the skin’s…
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Potholes are popping up around Bend; city crews tackle them, urge drivers’ caution
With the recent snowstorms leaving moisture in the asphalt, and all those freeze-thaw cycles in recent weeks, potholes have been popping up all over…
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Bend landlord frustrated with $60,000 in damage left by renters, says more laws needed
COVID-19-related relief programs set up by the state of Oregon and other agencies have given some relief to tenants who have been impacted…
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Tumalo resident Michael Sipe files for GOP nomination for open House District 53 seat
Long-time Tumalo resident, small business owner, community leader and Army veteran Michael Sipe announced Tuesday he has filed paperwork with the…
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‘Got to overcome’: Motor home fire off China Hat Road leaves owner seeking some help
It only took 15 minutes for flames to take everything away from Robert Sanders.…
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OSP seeks tips from public to find whoever shot, killed wolf in Wallowa County
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division said Tuesday it is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for fatally…
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Two long-time downtown Bend businesses on the move
The Wall St. Bar and the Taj Palace, which have been in Bend’s downtown for 20 years, will be moving to a new location soon.…
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Red Cross declares first nationwide blood crisis, compounded in NW by recent storms
The American Red Cross declared the first ever nationwide blood crisis…
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Warm Springs tribal government, casino, K8 Academy close amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Rising COVID-19 case counts in Warm Springs have prompted a number of actions to curb the spread, from a week-long closure of the tribal government…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK $425K from ARPA for Bend, Redmond shelter projects
Deschutes County commissioners said Tuesday they have approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments of $425,000 to support the St. Vincent’s…
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OSU research shows hemp compounds can prevent coronavirus from entering human cells
Hemp compounds identified by Oregon State University research with a chemical screening technique invented at OSU show the ability to prevent the…
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OSP: Drugged driving suspected in O’Neil Highway head-on crash
A Prineville man is under investigation for drugged driving in a head-on crash Monday evening on state Highway 370, the O’Neil Highway, that sent him…
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OSU study finds fishers, a forest carnivore, facing pressure from wildfires, salvage logging
The recovery of the fisher, a charismatic, long-tailed forest carnivore, will likely be hindered by the increasing frequency and intensity of future…
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Bend, Redmond home sales prices hold at or near records as 2021 ends; C.O. inventories stay tight
December was mild, then cold and snowy – but the Bend and Redmond real estate markets remained hot, as inventory levels in both markets dropped to…
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Growing demand for COVID-19 tests contributes to long wait times
As the Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly, some Central Oregon COVID-19 testing clinics are experiencing longer wait times.…
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C.O. gas station owner, struggling with short-staffing, calls for self-service pumps
The staff shortage crippling many businesses around the country may have a new impact, if a Central Oregon gas station owner gets his way — and more…
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Smaller crowds: Only 4 guests per player allowed at Bend-La Pine games, other events
The crowds for basketball games and all other extracurricular activities are going to look a little smaller for Bend-La Pine Schools, at least for…
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