Suspect arrested in NE Bend stabbing
A 34-year-old Bend man was arrested on assault and other charges Sunday afternoon, accused of stabbing and seriously wounding a 37-year-old Bend man…
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Oregon reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 190 more cases
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 481, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Bend police search for early-AM motel stabbing suspect, seek tips from public
Bend police asked the public for help Sunday in finding a suspect in an early-morning stabbing at a northeast Bend motel that left an 18-year-old…
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Stranded whale dies on Southern Oregon beach
A 38-foot whale became stranded on the Oregon coast south of Bandon Saturday afternoon and later died, Oregon parks officials said…
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Utility pole electrical issue sparks fire, burns 3 vehicles at NE Bend dealership
An electrical failure at a utility pole caused a fire Saturday evening at the Robberson Ford dealership in northeast Bend that caused nearly $70,000…
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Sisters Fall Street Festival held, with changes
The 13th annual Sisters Fall Street Festival began Saturday, with adjustments for COVID-19 health guidelines. It concluded…
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Lionshead Fire nearly 15,000 acres; Level 2, 1 evacuation alerts in Camp Sherman area
The Lionshead Fire grew to nearly 15,000 acres Saturday as it kept spreading west, prompting Level 2 and 1 pre-evacuation alerts in the Camp Sherman…
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Lake Billy Chinook boaters hold rally on the water in support of President Trump
Dozens of boats and hundreds of boaters took part in a rally in support of President Trump Saturday on the waters of Lake Billy…
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Cannon Beach City Council bans fireworks
The City Council unanimously voted this week to ban all fireworks after what the city called one of the worst years for fireworks during the Fourth…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 261 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 480, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon families urged to prioritize safety to enable schools to reopen
The Oregon Department of Education, Early Learning Division and Oregon Health Authority on Friday urged Oregonians to put safety first as they look…
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City of Bend to celebrate Welcoming Week
The Bend City Council has declared Welcoming Week from Sept. 12-20,…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Sept. 7-13
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept.…
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Deschutes County road projects update: Week of Sept. 6-12
Here’s Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of Sept.…
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Madras man sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex abuse, child pornography
A 41-year-old Madras man who pleaded no contest to eight abuse and child pornography charges was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison earlier…
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Here’s what Central Oregon sports bars are doing without Pac-12 football
This weekend was supposed to be the start of football season for the Ducks and…
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Oregon GOP misses Voters Pamphlet deadline by 29 seconds, files complaint
The Oregon Republican Party has filed a complaint against Oregon’s secretary of state after her office rejected the party’s Voter Pamphlet statement…
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As COVID-19 cases fall, Gov. Brown, health officials urge staying local over holiday
Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials called on Oregonians Friday to do their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 over the Labor Day…
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Sisters schools detail target dates for K-3, older students’ return to in-person learning
The Sisters School District is hoping to bring its kindergarten through third-graders back for in-person learning Sept. 28, with a full reopening…
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Lionshead Fire grows to nearly 10,000 acres; some wilderness trails closed
The Lionshead Fire on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation grew to nearly 10,000 acres amid hot, windy weather on Thursday, with more challenging…
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