Electrical fire destroys crematorium at Deschutes Memorial Gardens in Bend
A fire late Friday night that destroyed the crematorium facility at Deschutes Memorial Chapel and Gardens was traced to a failed electrical panel, an…
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April, June murder trials set for Bend man in killings of woman, two brothers
A judge on Friday set two murder trials next year for a Bend man charged in the killing of a woman late last year and two brothers in…
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C.O. businesses fighting big fines over violating state, local COVID-19 rules
Three Central Oregon businesses that were fined for violating Covid-19 restrictions last spring, such as mask requirements, are now taking the battle…
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Mini-mural festival adding social justice, equality artwork to downtown Bend
The High Desert Mural Festival and Scalehouse, an arts center, are putting together a mini-mural festival in downtown Bend this weekend, with a…
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Wildfire prompts emergency closure of Mount Washington Wilderness Area, PCT
Officials have issued an emergency area closure for the Washington Ponds Fire on the Willamette National Forest, including the entire…
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Crook County Court sends $35 million courthouse-justice center bond measure to Nov. ballot
The Crook County Court on Wednesday unanimously approved sending a $35 million bond measure to voters in November. It would let the county match a…
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Fireworks retailer, fundraising church dismayed by Bend’s plan to keep fireworks ban
Bend city councilors have decided they want to make permanent a temporary ban on public fireworks sales and use, but a fireworks supplier said…
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NeighborImpact, Oregon Rental Assistance Program helping renters get back on track
The federal Centers for Disease Control moratorium that allows you to delay your rent payment has been extended. It’s been extended several times,…
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Born in Central Oregon, sport climbing’s Olympic debut shares many Bend connections
A sport invented in Central Oregon roughly 35 years ago, is now front and center on the world’s biggest…
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Redmond family of Olympians comes together to cheer Ryan Crouser to 2nd shot put gold
Ryan Crouser’s family — gathered to cheer his Olympic record-setting shot put performance in Tokyo Wednesday evening — knows what he’s going…
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ODOT holds Terrebonne open house to discuss latest Highway 97 safety plans
The Oregon Department of Transportation will host an open house Wednesday evening in an effort to highlight updated plans to improve safety through…
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C.O. towing company backs new law to hold unlicensed, predatory tow businesses accountable
Towing can be a headache for anyone, especially if it is not regulated or practiced…
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Amid rise in COVID-19 patients, St. Charles welcomes state rule requiring staff vaccinations or testing
St. Charles Health System, again dealing with a rise in COVID-19 patients, said Wednesday it is beginning efforts to meet Gov. Kate Brown’s new state…
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‘You’ve just got to fight through the conditions’: Bend Elks try to play through wildfire smoke
Fighting through the conditions is exactly what the Bend Elks Baseball team did Tuesday night against the Walla Walla Sweets — until it just…
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‘Perfect storm’ of hail causes roof, water damage to some Bend homes
Two major hailstorms have hit the Bend area in less than two months, causing damage to some roofs and homes.…
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Bend dog suffering from blood disease; owner seeking dog donor
Sage is a 9-month-old heeler mix who has immune mediated hemolytic anemia, a disease where the body’s immune system destroys its own blood…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office holds ‘National Night Out’ events in Sisters, La Pine
In a bid to increase awareness and build relationships, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s held a pair of National Night Out events Tuesday…
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Central Oregon’s ‘full athlete:’ Ashton Eaton looks back on training to win 2 Olympic golds
If anyone knows how hard it is to train for the Olympic decathlon, it’s probably Central Oregon’s own Ashton…
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DEQ issues air quality advisory for Central Oregon, other areas due to wildfire smoke
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday for Southern, Central and Northeastern Oregon due to smoke…
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COCC offering gift cards of up to $500 to students, staff as incentive to get COVID-19 vaccines
To encourage more students and employees to get their COVID-19 vaccines, Central Oregon Community College announced Wednesday it is offering the…
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