Immortalized scammer offers advice in Portland
Immortalized in the film “Catch Me If You Can,” Frank Abagnale has long since left his days of scamming behind — and now offers advice on how to…
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Sunriver seeks to ease employee housing crunch
About 1,000 resort employees work in Sunriver during the summer, according to officials. A major problem the community continues to face is finding a…
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Bend may require home energy score before home sales
The Bend City Council’s new Climate Action Plan may require homeowners get a “home energy score” before selling their homes, and that mandatory…
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La Pine family rebuilding after fire destroys home
After escaping an electrical fire that began in her roof and destroyed her La Pine home last week, Alice Silva and her family now face a new battle…
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Ruff Report: Affordable pet care and insurance
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. They’re easy to love, but they need care and attention, which can end up being pretty expensive.…
Continue ReadingTwo dead in S. California school shooting
A male student opened fire on classmates Thursday morning at a Southern California high school, killing a 16-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy, Los…
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Natural Grocers recalls organic soybeans
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand 2-pound Organic…
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ODOT, deputies cite 7 illegal Portland-area movers
The Oregon Department of Transportation, joined by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, cited seven illegal household moving companies for…
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Salem man killed in Hwy. 20 Harney County crash
A 75-year-old Salem man was killed Wednesday afternoon when his car left U.S. Highway 20 in Harney County and struck a tree, Oregon State police said…
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Wyden, Merkley intro bill targeting violence against women
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley of Oregon joined all of their Senate Democratic colleagues Wednesday in introducing the Senate companion to the…
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Trees, plants being planted along Deschutes
The Oregon Natural Desert Association is planting some 2,000 trees and plants along the banks of the Deschutes River, including Wednesday’s work in…
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Business neighbors’ study critical of Hawthorne Transit Station
A northeast Bend shopping center commissioned a study that found serious issues with the nearby Hawthorne Station transit facility’s safety and…
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New veterans memorial in Madras offers healing space
As we continue to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day, a dedication ceremony took place Wednesday in Madras for the Veterans Healing…
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Bend resident charged with uploading child porn
A tip to Bend police on Tuesday from a nationwide task force targeting crimes against children led to an arrest of a 20-year-old Bend resident on…
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Bend PD recover 3 stolen vehicles, make 5 arrests
Bend police had a busy but successful Tuesday, in terms of car thefts, recovering three stolen vehicles in unrelated crimes, one a motor home that…
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State parks to waive parking fees on ‘Green Friday’
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to ditch the shopping bags and lace up their hiking boots to celebrate “Green…
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NeighborImpact distributes more shelter funding
Temperatures across Central Oregon are dipping low, for those experiencing homelessness. To help meet the crucial need for a safe, warm place to…
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Madras family narrowly escapes house fire, thanks to alarm
Awakened by a smoke alarm, a Madras family of four narrowly escaped out a back bedroom window early Wednesday morning when a malfunctioning water…
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Hwy. 97 S. of Bend reopens after van fire, crash
A van fire closed U.S. Highway 97 in both directions south of Bend Wednesday morning, authorities…
Continue ReadingOregon unemployment rate still holding steady
Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent in September and October, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday. The rate has…
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