Low flow woes: More C.O. irrigation districts plan early shut-offs due to drought
Two of the eight irrigation districts in the Deschutes River Basin have shut off their water supply due to the drought declaration and low water…
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Downtown Bend’s historic former post office is up for sale
One of the largest, most visible historic buildings in downtown Bend, which served as the growing community’s post office for a half-century, is up…
Continue ReadingIntense Hurricane Laura hits hard along Louisiana-Texas border
Areas along the Louisiana-Texas border were hit hard overnight by Hurricane Laura, one of the strongest storms to ever hit the…
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No shaking hands, kissing babies: Candidates zoom onto unique campaign trail
Over the next couple of months, Oregon’s political candidates will be busy on the campaign trail for the upcoming November election. But it’s a…
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Secretary of state candidate Thatcher holds Bend forum
State Senator Kim Thatcher, the Republican candidate for secretary of state, held a forum in Bend (and online) Wednesday…
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FBI shifts resources to ongoing unrest in Portland
The FBI chief in Portland said Wednesday he is shifting the agency’s resources to focus more heavily on crimes committed during nightly racial…
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Warm Springs tribal government, Indian Head Casino set to reopen
Warm Springs tribal government plans to reopen soon, at 50 percent of normal, while Indian Head Casino will reopen Thursday, more than a month and a…
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BPRD, Bend-La Pine Schools ‘Team Up’ to offer limited-space, all-day child care
The Bend Park and Recreation District, in partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, will offer a limited-space, all-day child care program at Bend…
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Central Oregon tourism industry has better summer than many expected
Businesses around Central Oregon headed into one of the most nail-biting tourism seasons ever this…
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Is this campground open? USFS says it’s closed, but some are using it anyway
There’s no barrier at the entrance to the Big River Campgrounds off Century Drive, near…
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Deschutes County COVID-19 cases on the decline; experts hope trend continues
Deschutes County has seen fewer cases of COVID-19 in recent weeks, and county officials are hoping it’s a trend that…
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Oregon Employment Dept. applies to federal Lost Wages Assistance program
The Oregon Employment Department has applied to the federal Lost Wages Assistance program through FEMA to provide jobless residents with an extra…
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OSU plans weekly COVID-19 sewer testing in Bend for next 2 1/2 years
Oregon State University has received a $1.2 million grant from the Oregon Health Authority to expand its Coronavirus Sewer Surveillance project…
Continue ReadingACLU sues over federal action in Portland protests
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging agents sent by President Donald Trump to protect a federal courthouse…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 deaths, including Jefferson County man, 55
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, including a 55-year-old Jefferson County resident who died Tuesday at St. Charles Bend, raising the…
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Wyden voices concern over growing PPE shortage at nursing homes
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Aging Committee Ranking Member Bob Casey, D-Pa., on Wednesday highlighted…
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More progress seen on Central Oregon wildfires
The more than week-old lightning-sparked wildfires burning across Central Oregon are again seeing higher containment figures Wednesday, thanks to…
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Sensing the smoke: Bend tech firm measures C.O. air quality like never before
Air quality in Central Oregon is usually excellent. During fire season, however, our air quality can rapidly decline to unhealthy levels, as…
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UO pivoting to mostly online, remote instruction for fall term
Describing it as a difficult but prudent decision, University of Oregon President Michael Schill announced Wednesday that the school will shift to…
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Portland rioters smash City Hall windows, 23 arrested
Rioters in Portland smashed windows at City Hall in a demonstration that started Tuesday night and stretched into Wednesday morning, and police made…
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