C. Oregon winds topple trees, knock out power
Strong winds across Central Oregon Friday knocked down trees and left some people without…
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OSU researchers study grizzlies’ salmon dining habits
New study led by OSU researchers finds brown bears (grizzlies) focus on small streams for salmon more than expected – and…
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EPA orders online marketplace to stop selling illegal pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday issued a “Stop Sale” order to online marketplace Bonanza.com, requiring the company to…
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Hwy. 26 reopens N. of Madras after 6-car, 3-truck pileup, jet fuel spill
Crashes involving nine vehicles in freezing fog and ice, including a semi-truck and a jet-fuel tanker truck that caught fire, sent two people to the…
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Christmas tree shortage hitting C.O. lots
In recent years, Oregon has struggled with a Christmas tree shortage. According to some tree lot owners, that can be attributed to the recession in…
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Redmond looks to add nearly 7,000 homes by 2039
Redmond is looking at adding about 7,000 housing units to accommodate the city’s projected growth over the next 20…
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State OKs sale of Stevens Road tract, outlines plans
The State Land Board on Tuesday approved the sale of 382 state-owned acres in southeast Bend, laying out its plans for putting the property on the…
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Credit union launches loan program to encourage affordable housing
In an effort to help address the shortage of workforce housing in Central Oregon, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Wednesday it has introduced a new loan…
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Protect yourself from package-picking porch pirates
The holidays are commonly known as the most wonderful time of the year. Mail carriers, though, call it the busiest time of the year. In Central…
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LSU’s Alexander named new OSU president
F. King Alexander, a prominent national advocate for public higher education and the president and chancellor of Louisiana State University, has been…
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Redmond holiday tea party benefits kids’ grief support camp
Children and their families enjoyed tea and crumpets at Teddy Bear Tea on Sunday, hosted by the Hospice of Redmond at Juniper Golf Club.…
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Tents to be removed as new Salem ordinance takes effect
A new city ordinance is going into effect that will force around 400 people to move from their tents in downtown…
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Wyden, Merkley vote no on defense spending bill
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., voted against a massive defense policy bill…
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State single-use plastic bag ban to replace Bend ban Jan. 1
The statewide ban on single-use plastic bans officially goes into effect January 1st, following the Bend City Council’s decision to repeal a local…
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Train hits pickup at crossing S. of Redmond; CRR man critically injured
A freight train struck a pickup truck at a railroad crossing south of Redmond Wednesday morning, sending the 74-year-old driver to the hospital by…
Continue ReadingCourt says Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional
Sends law back to lower court (CNN) — A federal appeals court has found the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate unconstitutional, but did not…
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Prineville fugitive caught after DCSO chase NE of Redmond
A pursuit northeast of Redmond Thursday morning hit speeds of nearly 80 mph and ended with the car losing two tires and ending up in a ditch, where…
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Holiday decorations stolen off Bend porches
During the holiday season, packages are often swiped from porches — and as online shopping grows in popularity, so do the risks. People living in…
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Wyden, colleague back renegotiated NAFTA deal
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced Friday their support for the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement, saying…
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Ridgeview HS student pertussis case prompts letter to parents
A student at Ridgeview High School recently contracted pertussis, also known as whooping cough, prompting a letter sent home Thursday to all Redmond…
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