OSU leader unveils initiative to cut costs, boost graduation rates
Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray announced a new “Student Success Initiative” in his annual State of the University…
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Massive Girl Scout cookies delivery in Redmond
When it comes to Girl Scout Cookies, everyone has a favorite. However, while most people are clear on which cookie they’ll choose when they get…
Continue Reading Schoolchildren invited to help restore Oregon Constitution
In honor of Oregon’s upcoming 157th birthday on Sunday, the Secretary of State’s Archives Division invites Oregon’s schoolchildren…
Continue Reading Old Prineville school sold for affordable housing project
Housing Works, Central Oregon’s leading affordable housing provider, announced Wednesday it is buying the former Ochoco Elementary School in…
Continue Reading Occupation over, but controversy, work continue
The day after the over 41-day armed occupation came to an end Thursday, the FBI let reporters closer to the refuge headquarters, but not by much. FBI…
Continue Reading Redmond PD: One stolen car driver crashes, runs, 2nd caught
Redmond police had a busy Friday morning, finding two stolen cars – one in which the driver crashed into a power pole and ran, the second leading…
Continue Reading Governor names Bethany Flint new Deschutes judge
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that she will appoint Bethany P. Flint to the Deschutes County Circuit Court. Flint will fill a vacancy created by…
Continue Reading Newberry National Volcanic Monument celebrates winter Feb. 20
The Deschutes National Forest in partnership with Discover Your Forest, La Pine Chamber of Commerce, La Pine Lodgepole Dodgers, Oregon State…
Continue Reading After takeover, Oregon ranchers say time for ‘much-needed conversation’
Here’s the full text of a statement issued Friday by the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association about the need for “a proper…
Continue Reading Warm Springs UAS test range set for first flight
Eagle Tech Systems, a subsidiary of Warm Springs Ventures, an enterprise of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, announced Friday its plans for a…
Continue Reading FBI says refuge ‘crime scene’ to be closed for weeks
Here’s the full text of a statement by the Oregon FBI Special Agent in Charge Greg Bretzing on the end of the occupation of the Malheur…
Continue Reading Bend’s 6 new fire engines start rolling into service
The Bend Fire Department placed the first of its six new fire engines in service Friday at the West Fire Station on Simpson Avenue. The engines,…
Continue Reading Special report, Pt. 2: Why can’t Bend shift park $ to roads?
On Monday , we looked at how Bend residents’ property taxes are split up, and in particular how much goes toward the Bend Park and Recreation…
Continue Reading Refuge takeover: A timeline of the 41 days
It’s been 41 days since armed protesters took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, but the issues go back much further. Father and son…
Continue Reading Bend plans Feb. 29 fuels tax open house
The city of Bend invites the community to a fuels tax informational Open House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 29, at Council Chambers in…
Continue Reading Program brings pet food to homebound seniors
Since the inception of the pet food program at the Central Oregon Council on Aging (COCOA), 6.8 tons of pet food have been delivered to Central…
Continue Reading ‘Free Family Saturday’ Feb. 20 at the High Desert Museum
Free admission to the High Desert Museum, courtesy of Mid Oregon Credit Union, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20. The “Free Family…
Continue Reading Prineville residents split over Harney County standoff
The just-concluded Malheur Wildlife Refuge occupation in Harney County has sparked discussion, debate and affected many living in Central Oregon,…
Continue Reading A look at the last day of the refuge occupation
It was around 5:50 Wednesday evening when NewsChannel 21 first heard unconfirmed reports of FBI movement into the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in…
Continue Reading Feds indict nine more in refuge takeover; total rises to 25
Nine more people have been indicted on federal charges in the 41-day Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, bringing the total to 25, Billy J. Williams,…
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