Tower Theater calls on community on #GivingTuesday
On Tuesday, Dec. 1st, the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation joins the #GivingTuesday movement – a global day of unity to unleash grassroots…
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Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 781 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 765, along with 781 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Oregon restaurants say they’re unfairly targeted, despite very few outbreaks
On Friday, the Oregon Governor’s office announced wide-ranging closures of all indoor and outdoor dining rooms across Oregon, starting November 18.…
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OSU study: Tiny insect that liquifies slugs may be key to control invasive pest
Two Oregon State University researchers have discovered a microscopic soil-dwelling nematode on the Corvallis campus that could be an important tool…
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Oregon to provide no-cost ash, debris cleanup for all fire-hit homes, businesses
The state of Oregon will provide no-cost wildfire ash and debris cleanup for all homes and businesses in the eight counties affected by the…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Nov. 16-20
Here is ODOT Region 4’s construction report for the week of Nov.…
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Oregon Guard infantry combat team demobilizes after peace-keeping mission
A demobilization ceremony for Oregon Army National Guard soldiers of 1-186 Infantry, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, was held Sunday to recognize…
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Bend protesters rally, speak out against Gov. Brown’s 2-week COVID-19 freeze
More than 100 protesters gathered in downtown Bend for a “Keep Us Open” rally on Sunday to speak out against the two-week statewide freeze announced…
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Oregon agencies partner to analyze post-fire flooding, erosion threats
Oregon state agencies, federal and local partners have formed a multi-agency team to analyze potential post-fire flooding and erosion threats on and…
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ODFW voices alarm about recent ‘frenzy’ of wildlife poaching in Lane County
A decapitated black bear joins a growing list of animals from a frenzy of poaching in Lane County in recent weeks, the Oregon Department of Fish and…
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Watch live: Launch of NASA’s SpaceX to International Space Station
Watch live coverage of the SpaceX Crew-1 launch as four astronauts head to the International Space Station. The Crew Dragon is scheduled to take off…
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NE Bend church offers cold-weather shelter until Nov. 23 opening of winter facility
A northeast Bend church has stepped in to serve as a temporary cold-weather shelter for the homeless and those in need until an official winter…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 868 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 761, along with 868 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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New COVID-19 restrictions on dining, gyms in Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Sunday new restrictions on businesses and social gatherings for the next four weeks as the state continues to…
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NW youth to explore agriculture through virtual reality, online activities
In the age of COVID-19, middle and high school students in Oregon and Washington will be able to explore agriculture through immersive experiences,…
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OSU adapts COVID-19 testing of students and employees as holidays near
TRACE OSU, Oregon State University’s weekly COVID-19 prevalence testing of students and employees, is adjusting to serve thousands of OSU students…
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Oregon reports nearly 1,100 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 759, along with 1,097 new cases — the third straight day the…
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Estacada man injured in pickup-trailer crash on icy George Millican Road
An 82-year-old Estacada man was injured and taken to St. Charles Prineville Friday night after losing control of his pickup truck towing a camp…
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Bend police K-9 bites man with knife who officers say refused to follow commands
A Bend man who displayed a knife while disputing his bill at a medical marijuana dispensary Friday evening later refused to follow officers’ commands…
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Deschutes Land Trust recognizes outstanding volunteers
The Deschutes Land Trust recently recognized a group of Central Oregonians for their outstanding contribution to the region. Jim and Sue Anderson…
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