Bend man arrested on burglary, assault, other charges
A 38-year-old Bend man was arrested on burglary, assault and several other charges Wednesday after police said he stole a six-pack of beer,…
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New High Desert Museum exhibit explores ‘Nature’s Resilience’
On May 23, 2018, after months of careful planning, the U.S. Forest Service and Deschutes National Forest conducted a prescribed burn on the grounds…
Continue ReadingPublic meeting set on Pilot Butte draft master plan
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will share with the public the latest draft updates to the Master Plan for Pilot Butte State Scenic…
Continue ReadingBend groups rescue animals displaced by Calif. fires
Volunteers from two Bend-area animal rescue groups climbed in a motor home Monday and drove down to Northern California to help rescue dogs in areas…
Continue ReadingWaldorf School of Bend to plant 10,000 trees in 2020
The Waldorf School of Bend is excited to announce the launch of our Forest for Good project to our greater community! We are a Force (Forest!) for…
Continue ReadingBend shelters at capacity; more room sought
An estimated 900 people reported they were homeless in Bend in January, according to the Homeless Leadership Coalition’s Point in Time count.…
Continue ReadingBuehler ponders U.S. House run; Knopp says nope
(Update: Knopp says he won’t seek seat; adding 2 other possible GOP candidates) One day after Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., announced he…
Continue ReadingDog caught in steel trap set at Tumalo Reservoir
(Update: Adding video, ODFW comments) A Bend resident is warning visitors to beware of steel traps set in the Tumalo Reservoir after her dog became…
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Buehler ponders U.S. House run; Knopp says nope
One day after Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., announced he won’t seek another term in Congress, former state lawmaker and GOP gubernatorial candidate…
Continue ReadingBend bookstore, credit union give books to Head Start kids
This summer, Roundabout Books in Bend held a book drive in support of NeighborImpact Head Start. The drive secured 900 books for economically…
Continue ReadingBend’s Neff-Purcell intersection to see changes
A very busy intersection in northeast Bend is getting closer to some much-desired improvements. Two concepts recently were put before the Bend City…
Continue ReadingFood left on stove can set off alarms — or worse
The approach of the holiday season and the onset of cold weather brings more indoor activities, especially cooking. Bend Fire and Rescue has noted an…
Continue ReadingKPOV to use grant for podcasting training
KPOV High Desert Community Radio, 88.9 FM, was awarded an important grant from Roundhouse Foundation this month. KPOV is a noncommercial community…
Continue ReadingJuniper Swim & Fitness Center honored for energy-saving upgrades
The Bend Park and Recreation District has been recognized by a statewide organization for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center’s efforts to…
Continue ReadingBend mechanics, fire crews prepare for early winter
With freezing temperatures sweeping across Central Oregon overnight on Monday, people are preparing for the winter earlier than expected. Drivers may…
Continue ReadingBend declares weather emergency to add shelter capacity
Bend City Manager Eric King has signed a weather emergency declaration, effective Saturday, Oct. 26. It allows the use of approved alternative…
Continue Reading18th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser held in Bend
Hundreds of Central Oregonians came together at Central Oregon Community College in Bend on Sunday for the 18th annual Empty Bowls event. The…
Continue ReadingBethlehem Inn issues urgent plea for food donations
Bethlehem Inn said Sunday it has an urgent need for food donations in support of its Emergency Meal Program. The Inn is now providing shelter…
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Stretch of Bend’s Murphy Road project nearly done
The stretch of Murphy Road Corridor improvements to Southeast 15th Street in Bend are expected to be completed in a week, officials said Friday. In…
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Deschutes River Trail segment to be closed next week
A section of the Deschutes River Trail near Ryan Ranch on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest temporarily will close…
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