Deschutes County Health offers suicide prevention resources
Deschutes County Health Services – Suicide Prevention Program would like to remind everyone of some helpful resources as we enter the holiday…
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Merkley, Wyden seek to remove ERA passage deadline
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday they have joined 18 Senate colleagues on a bipartisan resolution to remove the deadline…
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OSU study: We love coffee so much, caffeine literally in our blood
Scientists at Oregon State University may have proven how much people love coffee, tea, chocolate, soda and energy drinks as they validated their new…
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Oregon releases statewide report card
The 2018-19 edition of the Oregon Statewide Report Card is now available on the Oregon Department of Education website, the agency said…
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Shepherd’s House offers Thanksgiving feast, seeks donations
On Wednesday, starting at noon, Shepherd’s House Ministries will be serving a fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner with all of the fixings. The dinner is…
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Sisters football player overcomes concussion, learns to kick
Wyatt Hernandez’s story is one of perseverance By Audrey Roberts, KTVZ.COM It sounds like a blockbuster movie: Boy loves football, boy gets hurt…
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Redmond eyes higher fine for illegal fireworks
Redmond city councilors on Tuesday night consider boosting the fine for illegal fireworks from $100 to…
Continue Reading Ore. senators fight changes to Fair Housing Act standard
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., called on the Trump administration Monday to reject proposed changes to the Fair Housing Act they said…
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Gold mine proposed in Malheur County
The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries said Monday it received a Consolidated Permit Application on Nov. 15 for a proposed gold mine…
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Knopp holds Central Oregon town halls
State Senator Tim Knopp of Bend held three town halls across Senate District 27 on Monday, with topics ranging from schools to gun violence, as well…
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City of Bend: Shovel snow off sidewalk, or you could get a ticket
Bend homeowners have 24 hours to clear snow off their sidewalks after the snowfall stops, or they could receive a citation, the city warns.…
Continue ReadingStomach virus shuts schools in Albany district
The rapid spread of a stomach virus through the Greater Albany School District has forced the closure of all schools in the district for the rest of…
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Deschutes Forest closing gates to FS Road 16, Tumalo Falls
With significant snow forecast this week in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest will close the gate on Forest Road 16 outside of Sisters…
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Rash of crashes around C.O. as winter storm approaches
The National Weather Service on Monday issued a winter storm watch for Central Oregon, warning holiday-week travelers of 4-10 inches of snow falling…
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Oregon Christmas tree harvest a lot like last year
This year’s Christmas tree shopping season is beginning to look a lot like 2018, with a tight supply and similar prices, according to Oregon State…
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Downtown Bend merchants urge you to ‘Shop Small Saturday’
The holiday season is just days away, and the Downtown Bend Business Association is kicking it off with Shop Small Saturday on Nov.…
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Survey finds good news for Columbia Gorge pikas
The latest survey by the group called Cascades Pika Watch finds the pint-sized animals are making a comeback after a devastating 2017 fire in the…
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OSU study: Hops compounds help with metabolic syndrome
Compounds from hops may combat metabolic syndrome by changing the gut microbiome and altering the metabolism of acids produced in the liver, new…
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DEQ issues plan to curb Willamette Basin mercury pollution
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said Monday it has issued a pollution reduction plan for mercury in the Willamette…
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Credit union awards creative learning grants
SELCO Community Credit Union, through its annual SPARK! Creative Learning Grants program, has awarded a program-best $47,238 to 56 educators across…
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