New book exposes inner worlds of first-year OSU-Cascades students during pandemic
Journal entries recorded by a class of first-year students at Oregon State University-Cascades have been turned into a new book documenting the…
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Drive-thru Holiday Food Drive set for Saturday at two Bend Park & Rec District locations
The Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 18, to help fill the shelves at the NeighborImpact…
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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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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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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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Mt. Bachelor gears up for long-awaited opening day on Monday
The long wait for Central Oregon skiers and riders is finally…
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Nov. 1, 2022 murder trial set for Ian Cranston in Barry Washington Jr. shooting
A Nov. 1, 2022 date was set Friday for the start of the eight-day murder trial of Ian Cranston, a Redmond man accused in the Sept. 19 shooting death…
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Salvation Army in Bend sees much more need; Red Kettle Campaign at 55% of goal
Facing a dramatic jump in requests for help, the Salvation Army in Bend has a goal of raising $145,000 this Christmas season through the Red…
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City of Bend recruiting for new Police Department communications manager position
The city of Bend has begun recruiting for a new, full-time Police Department communications manager position, a role that will be filled by a…
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COCC extends Bend Patrol Services contract amid security staffing shortages
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors agreed Wednesday evening to continue an emergency month-to-month contract with Bend Patrol…
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Pile burning planned at Shevlin Park, south of La Pine by Hwy. 31
With cool temperatures in place, Bend Park and Recreation District crews will be conducting small pile-burning operations in Shevlin Park between…
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Moroccan lanterns stolen from former Kebaba restaurant location
Three intricate Moroccan lanterns were stolen Saturday night from the west Bend site of Kebaba, a restaurant that closed in October. The owners are…
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Mother of Bend teen killed in June Wickiup Reservoir crash files multi-party lawsuit
It’s been nearly six months since the death of 17 year old Anthony Clough, known as AJ, a Mountain View…
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C.O. students’ behavioral issues and social anxiety increasing during pandemic
A few months into the first fully in-person school year since 2019, Central Oregon schools are facing a…
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Visit Bend teams with local artists for new photography book: ‘Ineffable (Vol. III)’
Looking for a way to tuck Bend under the Christmas tree? A new photography collaboration makes it possible, just in time for the…
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Veterans share first experiences in newly opened Central Oregon Veterans Village
From working in digital marketing and having financial security, to finding himself displaced during Covid, veteran Matthew Hockin is glad to have…
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New nature play area a hit with students at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School
When recess starts at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School, the school’s new nature play area is immediately busy with all sorts of activity.…
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Bend murder suspect Ian Cranston pleads not guilty as community members gather at courthouse
A Redmond man facing murder and other charges in the September shooting death of Barry Washington Jr. on the street in downtown Bend pleaded not…
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Changes on the way to improve safety on Wilson Avenue corridor in SE Bend
The city of Bend is working on making Wilson Avenue safer for motorists, bicyclists and walkers with the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools drop outdoor mask requirements, but still recommend them
Based on recent revisions to requirements by the Oregon Department of Education*, as of Monday, wearing masks while outdoors for Bend-La Pine…
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