How are Central Oregon’s drought and reservoir water levels faring?
Half of Central Oregon is in extreme drought, the other half is in a severe…
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As Bend La-Pine Schools eye in-person return, parents, teachers are divided
According to Bend La-Pine Schools’ return to in-person instruction plan, students could make their way back to the classrooms by Jan. 25th for…
Continue ReadingFlorida firefighter is arrested after photo showed him pointing at a placard for Speaker Pelosi in US Capitol Building
A Florida firefighter was arrested for unlawful entry of a restricted building and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, according to court…
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Redmond councilors urge Gov. Brown to let businesses reopen, as schools are
After making several changes, Redmond city councilors voted 5-2 Tuesday evening to send a letter to Gov. Kate Brown, urging her to give businesses in…
Continue ReadingLegislator says he has been threatened after security video allegedly shows him opening an Oregon Capitol building door for protesters
Security footage released Friday shows protesters entering the Oregon Capitol last month after a Republican state legislator allegedly opened a side…
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Oregon reports daily record-tying 54 COVID-19 deaths, including 6 in C. Oregon
There are 54 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, tying the daily record and raising the state’s death toll to 1,667, the Oregon Health Authority…
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DA: Madras police sergeant was justified in firing dozen shots as driver approached
A Madras police sergeant was justified in firing a dozen shots into the windshield of an oncoming driver, who received only minor injuries, because…
Continue ReadingUK to fine companies that fail to disclose imports tied to China’s Xinjiang region
The British government will fine companies which hide connections to China’s Xinjiang region where Uyghurs and other minorities are allegedly…
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OSU experts: Lack of personnel among challenges in Oregon’s vaccine rollout
Oregon State University hosted an expert panel Tuesday to address various aspects of Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, which like much of the nation…
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Proposed vaccine requirement upsets Terrebonne woman
Bill introduced in the Oregon Senate would deny parents the ability to say…
Continue ReadingIndia puts three contentious farm laws on hold following nationwide protests
India’s Supreme Court has put three contentious farm laws on hold until further notice, after months of massive nationwide protests by farmers…
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Vulgar messages scrawled on car during family’s Mt. Bachelor visit
On Saturday, 11-year Bend resident Natalie Raymond took her children, ages 5 and 12, up to Mt. Bachelor for a fun day on the slopes. It was a special…
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Deschutes County first responders wrap up COVID-19 vaccinations
Deschutes County first responders wrap up COVID-19…
Continue ReadingCorporate America halts donations to Republicans who voted to overturn the election
Some of America’s biggest companies are suspending donations to Republican Congress members who objected to the Electoral College’s…
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Human remains discovered in remote area of Warm Springs Indian Reservation
Someone salvaging wood from an old dock in a remote area of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation on Monday discovered a human skull, part of remains…
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Gov. Brown announces plans to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to all seniors
Based on updated guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gov. Kate Brown announced late Tuesday that Oregon will be…
Continue Reading11,000 cartons of ice cream are being recalled because they may contain metal pieces
Before you settle down for a bowl of your favorite frozen treat, beware of mouthful of metal pieces. A recall has been issued for more than 11,000…
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CRR saloon owner recovering after battle with COVID-19, brain aneurysm
Nearly two months after being hospitalized with a brain aneurysm and COVID-19, the Big Dog Saloon’s “Big Dog,” Randy Knight, is back at his namesake…
Continue ReadingThree-quarters of Wuhan patients hospitalized for Covid-19 still had symptoms 6 months later, Chinese study finds
Most patients who had been hospitalized with Covid-19 still suffered a variety of symptoms — including fatigue and sleep difficulties —…
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