Deschutes County sets hearing on busy 2021-22 project list for planners
A public hearing is coming up on Deschutes County Community Development’s draft 2021-22 work plan, a busy list of projects ranging from…
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Oregon agencies relax some guidelines as schools prepare for students’ return
After completing a review of guidance and metrics directed by Gov. Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education…
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DCSO deputies seek tips, looking for missing Deschutes River Woods man
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies asked the public for help Monday in finding a missing Deschutes River Woods man, last seen Thursday in…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 178 new cases
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,324, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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BPRD opens new Outback Trail segment linking Shevlin, Discovery parks
Just in time for the change of season, there’s a new trail section open that connects Discovery Park to Shevlin Park on Bend’s westside, the Bend…
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Bend cyclist remains in critical condition, day after collision with car in NE Bend
A Bend bicyclist remained in critical condition Sunday, one day after a collision with a car in a northeast Bend intersection, police said.…
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As spring break nears, OSU ramps up COVID-19 testing, urges staying close to home
As spring break approaches, Oregon State University is increasing COVID-19 testing and encouraging students and employees to stay close to…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths, one year after state’s first death
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon on Sunday and the state’s death toll remains at 2,322, the Oregon Health Authority reported on…
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Striking St. Charles Bend medical techs agree to end walkout as talks continue
The union-represented 150 striking St. Charles Bend medical tech workers have agreed to end their more than week-long walkout and return to work…
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Violence erupts in Portland’s Pearl District; police detain 100, charge 13
Portland police said they detained a crowd of about 100 protesters Friday night when violence broke out during a demonstration, halting the march…
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Now hiring: Bend Park and Rec District hopeful for full summer programs
After a year of altered schedules and canceled programs, Bend Park and Rec is optimistic for a full summer layout, and is hiring dozens to make it…
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Cloverdale man arrested on charges of possessing child pornography
A 72-year-old Cloverdale-area resident has been arrested on numerous charges for allegedly possessing dozens of child pornography photos, Deschutes…
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Mosaic Medical in Prineville to join health center COVID-19 vaccine program
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Friday that clinics in Portland, Oregon City, Grants Pass, Eugene, Tillamook, Prineville and Medford…
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Deschutes County to receive 3,710 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines next week
The Oregon Health Authority has allocated 3,710 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines to Deschutes County for the week of March 15. That’s 200 more doses…
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Under new program, some Oregon health centers can vaccinate anyone
Oregon has begun a pilot program that allows some federally qualified health centers to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone they serve, even if…
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Oregon set to again expand vaccine eligibility later this month; novel variant found
Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials gave an update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts on Friday, saying they aren’t counting on ramped-up…
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Bend women build toy business to promote equal representation for children
Two Bend women started a business with a big goal in mind — to remind everyone that “Representation Matters,” as their slogan…
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ODOT using $124 million in federal relief funds to shore up work amid lost revenue
The Oregon Transportation Commission on Thursday approved spending $124 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding provided by Congress at the end…
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Cowboy up? Sisters Rodeo dates are set, but event is still in jeopardy
After it was canceled due to COVID-19 in 2020, the 80th Sisters Rodeo’s dates are set. However, its certainty is still a…
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Through the ashes: Mtn. View’s game-winning baseball escapes fire
A historic comeback for the Mountain View Cougars baseball team back in 2018 was immortalized on a team ball. Every player and coach signed the game…
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