C. Oregon jobless rates fall in September; hiring tops seasonal norms, economist says
Unemployment rates dropped significantly across Central Oregon in September and monthly hiring exceeded seasonal expectations, Oregon Employment…
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Sisters Ranger District plans pile burning on 1,200 acres near Melvin Butte, Black Crater
The Sisters Ranger District plans to conduct pile burning in the Melvin Butte and Black Crater areas. Fuels specialists will ignite 1,024 acres of…
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Citizen scientists’ contributions a boon to snowpack modeling, OSU research shows
Data gathered by backcountry skiers, avalanche forecasters and other snow recreationists and professionals has the potential to greatly improve…
Continue ReadingAs nor’easter drenches the East Coast, thousands have lost power and high winds threaten more outages
CNN By Monica Garrett, Jason Hanna and Dave Hennen, CNN Thousands in New England are waking up in the dark Wednesday and strong winds are expected to…
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Bend Halloween store sees many excited kids; ‘Ghostface,’ witches among popular costumes
With Halloween right around the corner, people are scoping out places to get good costumes and the Spirit Halloween store in Bend is one of…
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The Barn, a new food cart lot coming to Sisters, aims to incorporate diverse food options
The Barn, a new food cart lot, is coming to Sisters, aiming to provide a variety of dining options for residents and visitors alike.…
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Some C.O. basketball games may get canceled if more referees aren’t found
The high school basketball season is a few weeks away, but out of 80 referee positions, only 50 are…
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Tire supply issues compounding Bend-area tire centers’ rise in yearly demand
The city of Bend’s growth has been substantial in recent years, and so too has the rising demand for tire…
Continue Reading Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent ranger districts continuing pile burning
Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct pile burning across the district over the next two days, providing conditions…
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Merkley: Senate appropriations bill includes funds for several C.O. agencies, programs
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday key provisions in education and health care in the Labor, Health and Human Services…
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Reliving the past: Antique farming equipment on display in Bend
As a way to preserve and bring history alive, the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association club in Central Oregon collects a variety of old…
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Tens of thousands without power in WA, OR; 2 killed by tree
A strong Pacific storm system that triggered mud flows in wildfire-scarred areas of California also slammed the Washington state and Oregon Sunday,…
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Smoky kitchen fire at Madras apartment claims 2 dogs’ lives
A kitchen fire filled a Madras apartment with smoke on Saturday, claiming two dogs’ lives, Jefferson County Fire District No. 1…
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Portland-area grocer sues Redmond beef producer for $2.7M over E. coli outbreak
New Seasons Market has filed a $2.7 million lawsuit against a Redmond beef producer, accusing the company of negligence for delivering beef tainted…
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Dump truck stolen from construction site leads to SE Bend neighborhood standoff, arrest
A transient stole a dump truck from a construction site and fled police in a southeast Bend neighborhood Saturday morning, turned down a dead-end…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates food, supplies to Warm Springs tribes
On Wednesday morning, members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, along with missionaries and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of…
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Busy Bend restaurants reopen after temporary closure gives workers a paid break
Busy lunchtime rushes are normal at Bangers & Brews’ two Bend…
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Fire season comes to an end on Oregon Dept. of Forestry-protected lands
Fire season has now ended on all 16 million acres of Oregon forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry, the agency said Saturday.…
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Settlement of River’s Edge lawsuit would keep full golf course in place permanently
Six months after River’s Edge Golf Course owner Wayne Purcell announced plans to sell the property to Pahlisch Homes, who planned to convert about…
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EDCO announces 7 investment winners at 18th annual Bend Venture Conference
Economic Development for Central Oregon hosted the 18th Annual Bend Venture Conference from downtown Bend Thursday and Friday, as 14 companies…
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