Warm Springs, other Oregon tribes among first to receive FCC spectrum licenses
The Federal Communications Commission this week issued the first set of spectrum licenses through the agency’s first-of-its-kind Rural Tribal…
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COCC plans ‘cautious approach’ for winter term; a few more in-person classes
Central Oregon Community College presented its plans for the winter 2021 term at its monthly board of directors meeting Thursday, with few changes to…
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Report: 3 Seattle officers used excessive force at protests
An independent agency tasked with investigating Seattle police misconduct has found that three officers used excessive force during this summer’s…
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First ‘murder hornet’ nest in US found in Wash. state
After weeks of trapping and searching, Washington State Department of Agriculture entomologists have located an Asian giant hornet nest on a property…
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Watch the key moments from the final presidential debate
President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden faced off in the final debate of the 2020 election for a tense but policy…
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Crook County Library hosts first Winter Reading Program
Crook County Library is hosting its first-ever Winter Reading Program from Nov. 16, 2020 through Jan. 9, 2021.…
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Oregon sees a nearly 70% spike in drug overdose deaths
The Oregon Health Authority saw an alarming spike in drug overdose deaths in Oregon this past spring, compared to last year, and public health…
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City of Bend hosts online open house on Southeast Area Plan
The city of Bend will be hosting an online open house from now through Nov. 12 for community members interested in learning about the Southeast Area…
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Two men charged, one bitten by DCSO K-9 after pursuit west of Redmond
A pursuit of a pickup truck being driven without headlights or tail lights west of Redmond early Thursday ended with charges against two men, one…
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Rep. Cheri Helt says she will cease negative ads
In a hotly fought race for House District 54, Rep. Cheri Helt announced Thursday her campaign will no longer run negative ads about her opponent,…
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Redmond city councilor resigning, days before election
Redmond City Councilor Albert Calderon, appointed earlier this year by Mayor George Endicott, has announced his resignation, due to the time…
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Sisters Ranger District to begin pile burning operations next week
If conditions remain favorable, Sisters Ranger District fuels specialists plan to start pile burning operations in the Melvin Butte area about eight…
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Crook County schools expect to remain open as state looks at revising COVID-19 metrics
Crook County schools should be able to stay open “into the foreseeable future,” as the state looks to revise COVID-19 metrics to be “more flexible,”…
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Deschutes Brewery, industry oppose proposed tax hikes on beer, wine and cider
The Oregon Health Authority has proposed to lawmakers increased taxes on beer, wine and ciders, as well as cigarettes, in its new budget.…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District packs Halloween bags for kids
Firefighters in the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District spent Thursday packing Halloween bags to be given to students of Sisters Elementary and Black…
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Watch live: Final debate between President Trump and former VP Joe Biden
Watch live coverage of the final presidential debate of the 2020 election between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe…
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City of Bend planning new solutions for Juniper Ridge homeless campers
The City of Bend is once again tackling the issue of homeless campers on the city’s Juniper Ridge…
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Oregon Health Authority reports 11 more COVID-19 deaths, 373 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 11 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 646, along with 373 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue Reading New Hybrid Learning Campus at Pioneer HS aims to boost credit recovery
When the Oregon Department of Education announced new exceptions for opening small and rural schools in Oregon this past summer, Pioneer High School…
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Portland, Seattle, NYC sue over Trump ‘anarchy’ label, threat to pull federal funds
New York, Seattle and Portland — three cities recently labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the U.S. Justice Department — are suing to to…
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