Center Foundation offers scholarships
TCF (The Center Foundation) has released applications for its annual college scholarship program that recognizes the achievements of Central…
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Bethlehem Inn names board officers, members
The Bethlehem Inn announced Monday that three new officers have been elected to its Board of Directors. Pete Sandgren has been elected President.…
Continue Reading Oregon’s Thomas declares for NFL draft
Oregon running back De’Anthony Thomas will forgo his senior season and enter the 2014 NFL draft, making the announcement Sunday. Thomas…
Continue Reading C. Oregon Scouts recycle green to raise green
On Sunday, the Boy Scouts of Central Oregon wrapped up their Christmas tree recycling fundraiser. Troop 25 in Bend helped collect 1,600 Christmas…
Continue Reading Merkley hears plenty at C.O. town hall meetings
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is running for re-election, and on Saturday he held three town hall meetings across the High Desert to answer questions…
Continue Reading SE Bend resident escapes burning mobile home
A southeast Bend woman escaped her burning mobile home early Saturday – thanks to a working smoke alarm – and firefighters were able to quickly…
Continue Reading Friends say Madras woman’s shooting was domestic violence
Jessica Haynes, who was shot in the face more than a month ago in a Madras apartment, continues her recovery in a Portland hospital. On Friday night,…
Continue Reading Apple going solar in Prineville
The mayor of Prineville says Apple is planning to build a solar array at its data center in Central Oregon. Earlier this week, both Prineville and…
Continue Reading New Ore. breast health law could save lives
According to the American College of Radiology, dense breast tissue can make finding a tumor difficult. Bend Memorial Clinic radiologist Dr. Jim…
Continue Reading BMC adding another Westside clinic
Bend Memorial Clinic’s new 41,000-square-foot clinic in the Old Mill District is expected to be open this fall. That’s three times the…
Continue Reading Partners replace Bend shelter smoke alarms
It’s a fact – working smoke alarms save lives! According to the United States Fire Administration, over 3,000 people die annually in…
Continue Reading C.O. police make 25 DUII arrests over holidays
Central Oregon law enforcement agencies made 25 DUII arrests during their three-week High Visibility Enforcement campaign, dedicated to DUII…
Continue Reading Cascade School of Music receives grant
Cascade School of Music is the recipient of a $5,000 Community Grant from the Todd & Lorri Taylor Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation to…
Continue Reading Jake’s Diner holding food, clothing drive
It is the Middle of Winter, and this is the time that most people need help with food, clothing, and other essentials. Since 1995, Jake’s Diner…
Continue Reading Bend Senior Center expansion open house set
The public is invited to an Open House on Tuesday, January 14th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Bend Senior Center to view the Master Plan for…
Continue Reading C. Oregon snowpack nearing record lows
The snowpack in the Cascades is approaching record lows in some locations, this according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s measurements.…
Continue Reading Chance encounters reunite Redmond family
It was all smiles and laughter Thursday night after a frightening day for one Central Oregon family. Robert Stofle, 73, who suffers from dementia,…
Continue Reading Dropping the New Year’s ball with UFOs?
Millions greeted the New Year with the usual: Fireworks. Others say they saw something very unusual. “It would stop, and hover, and be all…
Continue Reading Grant to fund 250 La Pine stray/feral cat surgeries
Best Friends Animal Society ® in partnership with PetSmart Charities ® announced Thursday that Bend Spay and Neuter Project has been awarded…
Continue Reading Plenty of new Oregon laws in the new year
It’s a new year, which means several new laws have been put into place. As of Jan. 1, using cell phones behind the wheel has a larger fine, up…
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