Nike closing Oregon Project in wake of Salazar doping ban
Nike is closing its elite Oregon Project track and field program overseen by Alberto Salazar following his recent four-year doping ban. But the…
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Man killed in St. Helens police chase ID’d
ST. HELENS, Ore. (AP) — Police have identified the man in Wednesday’s police pursuit that ended with police using deadly force in St. Helens.…
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OSU celebrates opening of advanced wood products lab
The Oregon State University College of Forestry celebrated the grand opening on Thursday of its A.A. “Red” Emmerson Advanced Wood…
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Thursday, Oct. 10 Oregon high school football scores
Here are Thursday night’s Oregon high school football scores, compiled by The Associated Pess: Bandon 48, Illinois Valley 22 Barlow 36, Sandy 0…
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Facebook grants $200K for Crook County CTE classes
Crook County School District on Thursday announced a $200,000 Facebook grant funding the launch of expanded Career & Technical Education (CTE)…
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Mercy Corps CEO resigns amid turmoil over abuse allegations
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Mercy Corps CEO resigned Thursday, two days after an Oregonian/OregonLive investigation found that executives at the…
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Two Bend students ace the ACT
Jared Charney Cohen and Savannah Kane don’t share any classes, they don’t go to the same school — in fact, they’ve never met…
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Father marks milestone with Willamette canoe journey
Peter Kirk recently spent six days and five nights canoeing down the Willamette River from Eugene to Portland. His oldest child just started his…
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Speeding driver, truck theft spur 2 S. County pursuits, arrest
(Update: DCSO identifies suspect, gives details of events; adding video) A reckless driver from Southern Oregon hit speeds of over 90 mph Thursday…
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Bend PD kidnap, assault arrest leads to DRW raid
(Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors; police say search will continue through the night) An arrest has been made in a kidnapping and…
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Businesses stand with Saving Grace against domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and local businesses are showing their support by standing with Bend-based nonprofit organization…
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‘Get There Challenge’ urges new ways to commute
Oregonians are taking the newly named “Get There Challenge,” finding a way to get to work by means other than driving alone. And when…
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Weekday paving on U.S. 20 near Santiam Pass continues
The construction project on U.S. Highway 20 at Santiam Pass will continue paving and striping during the day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14…
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Sondland attorney slams call for boycott of hotel chain
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The attorney for a U.S. envoy at the center of an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump has slammed a Democratic…
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Portland State to retain armed officers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland State University will more than double the number of unarmed campus police officers it employs and improve…
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Half-price yard debris disposal coming at Knott Landfill
With cooler temperatures, now is the time to take advantage of opportunities to increase your preparedness for wildfire. Beginning Monday, Oct. 28…
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Wash. company recalls chicken salad sandwiches
Jumbo Foods Inc. of Mukilteo, Wash., has issued a voluntary recall of Tuscan Sun (TS) brand chicken salad sandwiches, because it has the potential to…
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Parents still protesting SW Bend cell tower placement
About two dozen parents and a few students braved the freezing temperatures outside Elk Meadow Elementary Wednesday morning, holding up signs and…
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Prineville theft leads to raids on 2 homes, 9 arrests
(Update: Adding what item was shown in FB post) A reported burglary and theft at a northeast Prineville home led police to a Facebook post of one…
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State boosts protections for threatened Pacific fisher
The Oregon Department of Forestry and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have signed an agreement that will enhance protections for the Pacific…
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