Schools in C.O., nationwide step up security in response to threats on TikTok
Educators across the country have announced plans to increase security and Bend-La Pine and Redmond schools told parents they have been in contact…
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Snowfall brings slick roads, crashes around High Desert, state; I-5 at Calif. border may reopen today
The first widespread snowstorm of the season for much of the Bend area and Deschutes County led to slick roads and crashes on Wednesday, one of which…
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C.O. airports to share $4.67 million from infrastructure bill; RDM plans terminal expansion
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it will award an estimated $42.2 million to Oregon’s 51…
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Bend Fire Dept. may ask voters next year for new levy to add staff, maintain response times
(Update: Adding video, comments) Fire Chief Todd Riley tells city councilors community survey is planned early in new year BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next…
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Financial support from Visit Bend launches Sustainable Tourism Lab at OSU-Cascades
Oregon State University–Cascades announced Wednesday it will establish a research laboratory to provide data and services to help tourism entities…
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Fundraiser in honor of missing Bend kayaker to raise money for Rwandan children
A fundraiser in honor of Alex Kollar, the Bend kayaker who went missing a few months ago, will take place this Friday, raising money for a cause…
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Two Portland men charged with murder in death of Bend man
Two Portland men have been indicted on murder charges in the death of a 34-year-old Bend man whose body was found beside a Gresham road in…
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Healing Reins’ equine-assisted learning helps first responders, veterans in new, free program
There are many ways methods to develop life coping skills, and horseback riding is one of…
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Realtor Cat Zwicker named Redmond’s new city councilor
The hunt for Redmond’s new city councilor is over.…
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Jefferson County 509J School Board approves starting dual language program
The Jefferson County 509J School Board voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with a dual language program. The district will work to…
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NeighborImpact ‘spends out’ last C.O. rental assistance funds as lawmakers OK new funding
Distribution of federal rental assistance was a key the topic in the Oregon Legislature’s special session on Monday. In the end, legislators voted…
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Bend wildlife rehab center set to release golden eagle into wild after nearly fatal lead poisoning
Think Wild said Tuesday it will release a female golden eagle back to the wild this weekend after suffering from nearly fatal lead poisoning, the…
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Gov. Brown seeks applicants for Crook County DA vacancy in wake of judicial appointment
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she is inviting applications for the position of Crook County district attorney, to fill the vacancy caused by…
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A cinematic comeback? Sisters Movie House hopes so
With just a few weeks before the end of the year, the film industry is still struggling to make a comeback after a historic blow in 2020 due to the…
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Study highlights importance of sewage system proposed for Terrebonne
A 2020 Terrebonne Wastewater Feasibility Study shows that many septic tanks in Terrebonne are reaching the end of their 30 year life cycle, leading…
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Back to the future: OSAA OKs Bend high schools’ return to 5A Intermountain Conference
OSAA voted Monday to change the classification and districting of certain high schools in Oregon, similar to how it was before…
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Flakes fly as Mt. Bachelor gets 63rd season underway; Hoodoo sets Friday opening
The snow was deep, the lifts were spinning and the flakes were flying as Mt. Bachelor finally got its 63rd season underway…
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Three Sisters Lions Club’s Holiday Faire features art, other works by talented C. Oregonians
For people desiring to get thoughtful gifts for friends and family during the holiday season, the Three Sisters Lions Club is hosting a 10th year of…
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The Bend Food Project helps feed the area’s hungry year-round
Saturday was another big collection day for the Bend Food Project, an organization dedicated to fighting…
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Oregon lawmakers take testimony on eviction, drought relief ahead of special session
Oregon lawmakers took public testimony at a livestreamed public hearing Saturday on several major issues to be addressed in the Legislature’s…
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