St. Vincent de Paul of Bend will use part of its property to build homeless shelters
St. Vincent de Paul of Bend says it will soon expand its services to add homeless shelters planned for its back lot property.…
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Drought fueling potential for above-average C.O. fire season
After last year’s devastating wildfires, Oregon officials are again bracing for an above-average fire…
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Veterinarian shortage forcing Bend emergency clinic to stop 24-hour service
Veterinarians in Central Oregon are facing a similar problem. The emergency clinic has operated 24/7 for the past three years. However, starting May…
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Prescribed burn planned this week north of Camp Sherman
Deschutes National Forest fuel specialists will implement a prescribed burn on Thursday and Friday north of Camp Sherman along Forest Service Road…
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700 Bend-La Pine students quarantined: Does the school district need a ‘Plan B’?
The Bend-La Pine School Board met Tuesday night to discuss the status of school reopening and reflected many of the questions — and tension — seen…
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Second Prineville brother arrested in Redmond motel robbery, assault
Two Prineville brothers have been found, arrested and jailed in connection with a robbery and assault last Friday at the Redmond Motel 6 that sent a…
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Fire damages south county log home after combustibles moved near gas fireplace
A fire that damaged a log home north of La Pine Tuesday evening apparently was sparked by furniture and other combustible items that were moved next…
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Bend Park & Rec outlines program, facility changes as ‘Extreme Risk’ guidelines return
The announcement by Gov. Brown that 15 counties will move to the Extreme Risk level, effective Friday, April 30, through at least Thursday, May 6,…
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Initiative filed to make Deschutes County commissioner seats non-partisan
An initiative filed with the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office would ask voters to decide whether county commissioner seats should become…
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‘We’re all in this together’: Rising COVID-19 cases in community affect Bend-La Pine Schools
Schools have adapted to the pandemic and created a system that officials say has worked for safe learning. However, Deschutes County is moving into…
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Return to ‘Extreme Risk’ brings back outdoor dining only, gym limits; C.O. businesses upset
John Hicks has more reason to go to the gym than…
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Real ID deadline delayed again, this time until May 2023
The Department of Motor Vehicles continues to see a backlog of appointments in Oregon, and across the country. As a result, the Department of…
Continue Reading Prescribed burns planned on Ochoco National Forest NE of Prineville
If conditions remain favorable later this week, firefighters will be burning two units totaling 625 acres near the Marks Creek community on the…
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CenturyLink outage affects 911 in Sisters, Black Butte Ranch areas
CenturyLink has reported a service outage that is affecting residents in the Sisters and Black Butte Ranch…
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Wayne Purcell selling River’s Edge Golf Course to Pahlisch Homes; development plans underway
River’s Edge Golf Course Owner Wayne Purcell announced Tuesday his intention to retire and sell the golf course and surrounding lands to Pahlisch…
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66-acre prescribed burn planned Wednesday in Shevlin Park
Fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest, in coordination with the Bend Park and Recreation District, plan to conduct prescribed fire…
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7 cases of stolen fishing gear in 2 weeks at Central Oregon campgrounds
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s office says 7 cases of stolen fishing gear have been reported in the past two…
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State revises mask mandate for outdoor athletics after Summit HS runner collapses at finish line
Maggie Williams, a junior on the Summit High School track team, broke a school record in the 800-meter last Thursday. Her moment of glory has been…
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Housing proposal at River’s Edge Golf Course in Bend upsets some residents
One half of River’s Edge golf course, could soon go from holes to houses.…
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St. Charles at 92% capacity amid latest COVID-19 surge; some elective surgeries delayed again
Oregon’s recent surge in COVID-19 cases has helped to spark a capacity crunch at St. Charles Bend. Despite having just half December’s peak of 60…
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