Report: Bend’s economic growth No. 3 in U.S.
Bend has made it close to the top of yet another national list, this one an analysis that ranks more than 500 cities in terms of economic growth this…
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Oregon may allow BYO food containers in stores, restaurants
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon may soon allow customers to bring their own reusable food containers to grocery stores and restaurants, in an effort to…
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2019 BendFilm Festival announces award winners
BendFilm announced Sunday 15 films and filmmakers were awarded jury prizes at the 2019 BendFilm Festival. These films fall into 12 categories,…
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More than 100 search for missing Univ. of Portland student
More than 100 volunteers gathered at Peninsula Park on Sunday to help search for a University of Portland student who has been missing for a week.…
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Portland man killed in Columbia County hunting accident
Columbia County authorities on Sunday identified the victim of a hunting accident Saturday morning as a 63-year-old Portland man. Sheriff’s…
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Bend man completes coast-to-coast Madagascar trek
A Bend man joined three strangers in Africa to complete the first recorded coast-to-coast expedition of Madagascar following its largest river, the…
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Man arrested after rocks thrown at Portland police cars
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing large rocks at Portland police cars. Portland police say an officer was…
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Redmond police ID man found dead in duplex fire
(Update: Police ID resident who died; family member shares info) Redmond police on Sunday released the name of a 60-year-old Redmond man whose body…
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Woman pleads not guilty to selling shark fins in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of selling dried shark fins in a Portland store. Oregon Public Broadcasting…
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Police investigating events before Portland activist’s death
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland activist is dead after a vehicle hit him as he was leaving a left-wing hangout. Police say Sean Kealiher’s…
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Gov. Brown, OHA welcome order blocking ‘public charge rule’
Gov. Kate Brown on Friday thanked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California for issuing an immediate injunction to temporarily…
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Jury awards $50K to Portland commuter arrested in protest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury has awarded a Portland man more than $50,000 after he was shoved, pepper-sprayed and arrested by county deputies…
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Ontario man killed in accident at onion farm
ONTARIO, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say the man who died in an accident at an Eastern Oregon onion farm is 42-year-old Theodore Frahm of Ontario.…
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Find farms offering pumpkins, apples with Oregon’s Bounty
Pumpkins, apples, pears, and squash are just a few examples of the favorites of fall harvest. If you want to venture out into the beautiful…
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Boy Scouts of C.O. plan annual food drive
The Boy Scouts of America of Central Oregon wish to thank you for your giving to those in need, and we are asking you to participate again this year…
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COCC, Pacific NW College of Art sign transfer agreement
Central Oregon Community College says its art and design students have an incredible new educational opportunity, thanks to a recent transfer…
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Dozens of pets rescued, 3 perish in Hwy. 26 trailer crash
(Update: Revised tally of cats) Three people and dozens of cats, dogs and a rabbit survived, but three cats perished Thursday afternoon when a pickup…
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Bend man arrested on kidnap, assault charges
A Bend man was arrested on kidnap, assault, robbery and other charges Thursday, accused of abducting and injuring a Bend woman during a domestic…
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C.O. Realtors give to workforce training for Latinos
Members of the Central Oregon Association of Realtors have donated $1,250 to help Latino families improve their skills for the workforce. The grant…
Continue ReadingREAD: The government document of meeting between US and military leader of Syrian Kurds
The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces told a senior US diplomat, “You are leaving us to be slaughtered,” demanding to…
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