Bend veterinarian’s dog caught in ‘dangerous’ trap near Horse Ridge off-leash trail
Patti Mayfield was hiking with her partner on Sunday in the southwest end of Horse Ridge Trail, when her dog “Pilot” got caught in a…
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Paid street parking to be proposed in downtown Bend; details still being worked out
The City of Bend transportation department is working on a plan for paid street parking in downtown…
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Transient, confronted by dog, flees NW Bend home, arrested on burglary, mail theft charges
A transient who entered a northwest Bend home Monday evening fled when confronted by the family dog and was arrested a few hours later, police said.…
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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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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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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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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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Bend-La Pine Schools advise parents: Remote learning may return, due to COVID-19 spike
Facing a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases that have more staff in isolation, Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook warned families Friday night…
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Bend man’s work to help bring home MIAs featured in new documentary
More than 75 years after the end of World War II, around 80,000 American troops remain missing in action, their final resting place unknown. A…
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Reported pistol-whipping leads to Bend man’s arrest on assault, other charges
A reported pistol-whipping incident in northeast Bend Saturday morning led to a man’s arrest and a K-9 team’s discovery of a replica pistol…
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Oregon Ducks earn 7-4 win over Boise State in Bend’s first college hockey game
A night full of hard hits, brilliant goals and a few fights here and there ended in an Oregon Ducks…
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Winds topple tree, trigger Bend power outage
Nearly 2,000 Pacific Power customers in Bend lost service on Friday when a large Ponderosa pine tree fell on lines in high winds, also knocking out…
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City of Bend plans for several shelters, houseless services; Division Street site may open early
When the next winter storm rolls in, there may be a new emergency shelter for the houseless in…
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Central Oregonians rally downtown in support of democracy on anniversary of US Capitol attack
One year ago, violent protesters entered the U.S. Capitol, forcing members of Oregon’s congressional delegation and many others to flee to…
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City of Bend urges residents to be proactive and help keep storm drains clear
With the recent snowfall, and the likelihood of more to come this winter, the city of Bend is asking you to help keep storm drains clear near your…
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Calif. developer, Hooker Creek’s Matt Day plan mixed-use project on former KorPine mill site
A Southern California real estate investment firm announced Thursday it has partnered with Hooker Creek owner Matt Day on a project to create a…
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OSU-Cascades to host free clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, flu shots
Oregon State University–Cascades will host free clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters and flu shots on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 12 and 13…
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Bend firefighters douse dumped, burning load of trash
A garbage truck’s load caught fire Thursday morning and the driver dropped it into an empty lot on NW Hill Street, where Bend firefighters quickly…
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