New Sisters industrial park planned on former Forest Service site
A new industrial park is being proposed in…
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‘Exciting to have the real Bend back’: Residents weigh in on reopening
It’s been over a year since Oregon implemented the “Stay Home, Save Lives” order, and like others around the state, the Bend community has adapted to…
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Despite challenges, Deschutes vaccination site making strong progress
Molly Wells Darling, deputy commander with the Deschutes County Incident Management Team, wants to vaccinate as many county residents for COVID-19 as…
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Sunriver Resort, nearby businesses hopeful for busy summer season
Construction continues in Sunriver, but a completed new pool — and a full resort — are expected by summer.…
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OSU-Cascades brings back high school Summer Academy after 2020 cancellation
Registration has opened for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University–Cascades, a program for high school students that includes classes and…
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Bill to address Warm Springs, other tribes’ water woes advances in Senate
The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Wednesday passed the Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act, legislation introduced by Sens. Ron…
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Sunriver Resort now hiring for over 400 summer jobs
Sunriver Resort announced Wednesday it is now accepting applications for a variety of positions for the 2021 summer season, with more than 400…
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Year-long investigation leads to La Pine drug raid, resident’s arrest
A year-long investigation led to a drug raid Tuesday on a La Pine property and the arrest of a 41-year-old resident on numerous drug charges.…
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Bend resident speaks out on anti-Asian racism experience
The Asian American community has been experiencing a spike in anti-Asian incidents across the country. Now a Bend woman is speaking out about her…
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C.O. restaurants struggle to hire workers as busy season gears up
The food industry has struggled throughout the pandemic. Now, as restaurants are expanding and reopening, the weather warms and locals and visitors…
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New memory care facility, focused on veterans, coming to La Pine
There’s a large building on Burgess Road in La Pine that may not look like much now. But in a few months, it will become something many in the…
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Bend PD: Man gave young woman drugs, assaulted her; say other victims possible
A 30-year-old Bend man was arrested Monday on charges he met a 20-year-old woman on a dating website, provided alcohol and drugs, then sexually…
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Bend’s street preservation season starts with Skyliners-Mt. Washington roundabout
The city of Bend’s 2021 season street preservation work begins next Monday with reconstruction of the roundabout at Skyliners Road and Mount…
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Hummel defends wait on murder charge; victim’s daughters upset by delay
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said Monday there wasn’t enough evidence to charge a Bend man in a fatal Christmas Day assault until…
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SW Simpson Avenue reopens after Bend road construction crew hits natural gas line
A road construction crew struck a four-inch gas line in southwest Bend Monday afternoon, prompting a closure of Simpson Avenue, fire officials…
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Rescuers come to the aid of Salem woman injured on Smith Rock hike
A Salem woman who was injured while hiking at Smith Rock State Park on Sunday got help from Redmond Fire medics and Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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Bend wedding business recognized by Oregon Bride Magazine
The Indigo Bride received two awards by the bridal magazine for “Best Wedding Planner” and “Best Overall Vendor” Outside of Portland for…
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Warm Springs, 8 other Oregon tribes receive affordable housing grants
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Friday that nine Oregon tribes will receive more than $10.5 million in affordable housing grants under…
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Bend-La Pine Schools eye return to all in-person classes by April 12
With new federal social distancing guidance under review by the state, Bend-La Pine Schools has updated its plans and intends to return all students…
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Deschutes County expands vaccine eligibility to all 45+ with underlying conditions
Starting Monday, Deschutes County will expand vaccine eligibility to individuals in Phase 1B, Group 6, including all adults over 45 with underlying…
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