Fire breaks out in attic, damages home in Sunriver
A fire that broke out in the attic damaged a two-story home in Sunriver Friday morning, officials…
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Bend fire crews stop small brush, vegetation fire on Old Town street, found to be apparent arson
A fire that burned a small area of brush and vegetation along a street in Bend’s Old Town neighborhood early Friday morning was determined to have…
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Bend city planner recommends councilors not hear appeal of controversial SE Bend gas station
Despite long and loud opposition by some neighbors to a planned retail development in southeast Bend due to a disputed gas station, a city planner is…
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Oregon graduation rate rises; Central Oregon school districts tout Class of 2022 gains
Oregon’s statewide graduation rate for the Class of 2022 was 81.3 percent, marking gains for every student group compared to the previous year and…
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Busy NE Bend intersection of Neff Road & Purcell Blvd. set for major improvements — and lengthy detour
A key, busy intersection in northeast Bend will close around Feb. 22 for a major improvement project expected to take until mid-summer to…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County contracts with Bethlehem Inn for 6 shelter beds in program with Homeless Outreach Team
The Deschutes County Health Services Department is contracting with the Bethlehem Inn homeless shelter in Bend for six beds for use as needed by the…
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Electrical line work prompts BLM closures in Maston Trail System at Cline Buttes
Starting Thursday, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close some areas of the Maston Trail System in the in the Cline Buttes Recreation…
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Realtor.com names La Pine one of top 10 ‘great affordable ski towns you’ve never heard of’
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The data team at Realtor.com found lesser known communities where ski slopes and amenities abound, and home…
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Deschutes County Jail set to launch medication-assisted treatment, to help inmates kick drug addictions
Deschutes County plans to hire two nurses for a new Medication-Assisted Treatment Program. which is tentatively set to begin in March. However, the…
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Mirror Pond water level lowered for BPRD’s bank repair, trail extension project
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it requested assistance from PacifiCorp to temporarily reduce the water level at Mirror Pond as…
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Nurses union presses St Charles over plans for $90 million Redmond cancer center: Who will staff it?
The union that represents Oregon nurses is is raising concerns about St. Charles Health System’s plans for a new $90 million cancer center on its…
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Deschutes County may drop three more possible landfill sites because FAA says they’re too close to airports
Deschutes County recently began evaluating 13 potential sites for its new landfill, dropping to 12 when a private property owner said he has plans…
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A nose for crime: OSP’s new anti-poaching K-9, Scout, and his trooper partner are based in Bend
At first glance, Scout might look like he’s a typical, playful pup, but this 18-month-old, black Lab is developing a nose for crime. Meet the…
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Bend resident accused of brandishing replica handgun arrested, jailed on DUII, released – and arrested again
A Bend 19-year-old was arrested and jailed on a drunk-driving charge early Tuesday after allegedly brandishing a handgun at convenience store…
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St. Charles’ planned $90 million Redmond Cancer Center should save many patients long trips for treatment
More than 40% of patients treated at the St. Charles Cancer Center in Bend travel from Redmond, Madras, Prineville and other rural communities for…
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Redmond councilors appoint hotel manager Tobias Colvin to fill Mayor Ed Fitch’s council seat
The Redmond City Council Tuesday evening unanimously approved Mayor Ed Fitch’s appointment of Tobias Colvin to the council. Colvin will serve out…
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Open slots available in tuition-free pharmacy tech course that aims to fill need, help C.O. students succeed
Long lines at the pharmacy seem to be normal nowadays, amid staffing shortages. There’s a growing need for pharmacy technicians in Central Oregon,…
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Homeless Leadership Coalition undertakes Point-in-Time Count to measure homelessness in Central Oregon
The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s “continuum of care,” kicked off the annual Point In-Time Count in Central Oregon on Tuesday.…
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Bend councilors tackle affordable housing issue at goal-setting retreat — but what does the term really mean?
The term “affordable housing” is used a lot when talking about tackling the major issues in Central Oregon, including homelessness, but what does the…
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Recreation liability bill to ‘restore balance’ backed by several C.O. businesses in coalition
A group of nearly 100 small businesses, nonprofits and user groups called Protect Oregon Recreation recently announced its support of Senate Bill…
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