RPA middle-schoolers learning all about farming
Redmond Proficiency Academy Middle School science students will visit DD Ranch, a Terrebonne farm, about 10 times over the course of the current…
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Crook County Cowboys’ quest for 5A title comes to an end
The Crook County Cowboys were hoping to keep their historic season going on Wednesday. It would not be an easy task, though, against the top-seed…
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Deschutes County reports first presumptive COVID-19 case
Oregon now has a total of 19 people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since Feb. 28 after the Oregon Health Authority announced four new…
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Bend’s Massage Envy shuts down; customers charged for prepaid services
Massage Envy off Highway 97 in northern Bend has suddenly closed its doors, leaving some customers worried they may be out hundreds of dollars for…
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OSU, OSU-Cascades move to remote exams, classes due to COVID-19
Oregon State University Provost and Executive Vice President Edward Feser announced Wednesday the school’s response to the COVID-19 situation,…
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Two cases at Lebanon veterans’ home bring Oregon COVID-19 tally to 21
With officials assuming that thousands of Oregonians will get the new coronavirus, an AP source says Gov. Kate Brown is preparing to announce steps…
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COCC, Bend-La Pine Schools take steps to prevent COVID-19
Like so many others, Central Oregon Community College is keeping a close eye on the coronavirus, and taking steps to curb its…
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Bend PD IDs 3 officers involved in shooting; DA seeks info
Bend Police released Wednesday the names and work backgrounds of three officers involved in a pursuit and attempted arrest early Monday that led to…
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Warm Springs man accused of abusing child in 1990s
A Warm Springs man has been charged with sexually abusing a minor victim nearly three decades ago on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, federal…
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Oregon AG announces T-Mobile/Sprint merger settlement
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday a settlement with T-Mobile, resolving Oregon’s challenge to the company’s merger…
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Police: Death at Tigard hotel ruled homicide
TIGARD, Ore. (AP) — A man from Nehalem was found dead Friday at a Tigard hotel, and officials have ruled his death a homicide. Embassy Suites Hotel…
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Oregon appeals court overturns killer’s 50-year prison term
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The 50-year prison sentence of a man who as a teen stabbed a Wilsonville woman to death has been overturned. The Oregon Court…
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New SE Bend high school’s name chosen: Caldera
Bend-La Pine Schools’ newest high school in southeast Bend will be named Caldera High School, as selected unanimously by the Bend-La Pine…
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Washington Gov. Inslee bans large gatherings in greater Seattle area
Hoping to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday banned gatherings and events of more than 250 people in…
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Bend-La Pine Schools taking steps to curb risk of COVID-19
Bend-La Pine Schools have begun taking preventative measures to fight off the potentially deadly novel coronavirus.…
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Facebook announces 2020 Community Action Grant recipients
Facebook’s Prineville Data Center announced Wednesday the latest recipients of its Community Action…
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Grand jury: Fatal shooting by Silverton officer justified
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Marion County grand jury has found that a Silverton police officer who fatally shot a man was justified. The…
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COCC seeks budget committee member
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is seeking individuals interested in serving on the college’s budget committee, representing…
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Walden backs ‘Trillion Trees Act’
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) joined other members of Congress at a news conference Tuesday on The Trillion Trees Act, which would help decrease carbon…
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Street-side memorial marks passing of well-known homeless Bend man
Last week, a homeless man who befriended and was well-remembered by several northeast Bend residents died.…
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