OSU-Cascades to launch first doctoral degree in 2021
Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend announced Thursday the school will launch its first doctoral program, a doctor of physical therapy, in the…
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Bend residents share neighborhood parking concerns amid permit talk
Bend residents got a chance Thursday evening at the city’s first “Residential Parking Districts Community Input Event” to share their issues and…
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Your photos: Another special High Desert sunrise
It’s not quite Friday, but Central Oregonians awakened to another glorious High Desert sunrise on Thursday. Feel free to share your special photos…
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Madras gets electric vehicle fast-charging station
Pacific Power and the Madras-JC Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to ensure electric vehicle drivers have another fast, convenient place to power up…
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Proposed Oregon bill targets housing discrimination
Housing discrimination is not just an urban issue, but rather a statewide concern. Through Senate Bill 1534, Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle and state…
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Bedroom fire damages SW Prineville home
A fire broke out in the bedroom of a southwest Prineville home on Wednesday, causing no injuries but displacing the resident and three dogs rescued…
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BLM plans pile-burning SW of Prineville
In addition to burning piles down by La Pine this week, Prineville BLM fire crews plan to burn 100 acres of piles southwest of Prineville over the…
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Forest Service advisers hear more criticism of wilderness fee plan
Proposed access fees for wilderness areas in Central Oregon were discussed and drew more criticism Wednesday night at a Forest Service advisory…
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High school wrestling ramping up in C.O.
Schools like Crook County and Culver High School have had historically talented wrestling programs. This year’s no different. Over the last few…
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Bend neighborhood assn. displeased with transportation measure
As the city of Bend finalizes its $180 million transportation bond measure for the May ballot, the Old Farm District Neighborhood Association has…
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Arrest made in string of thefts from unlocked COCC gym lockers
A 24-year-old Bend transient has been arrested on theft and ID theft charges, accused of stealing from several unlocked lockers in the Mazama Gym…
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Trucker arrested in S. Calif. in Madras fatal hit-and-run
A 47-year-old truck driver was arrested in Southern California Wednesday on second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and other…
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CET launching Saturday Community Connector service
Shopping, running errands, visiting friends and reaching appointments will be easier with new Saturday service on Cascade East Transit’s Community…
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BPRD board OKs new park, talks Mirror Pond, swears in new member
Tuesday night the Bend parks and rec board moved forward with the creation of the Northpointe…
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Deschutes health official: No need to worry about new coronavirus, yet
A new Chinese virus that has been linked to six deaths in that country has made its way to the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
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More foster families needed in Central Oregon
The number of children across the country in need of foster and forever homes has always been a concern. The nationwide epidemic is hitting home in…
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Madras man struck, critically injured on Hwy. 97
One of three Madras-area men walking to a warming shelter Monday evening was critically injured when he tried to cross Highway 97 and was struck by a…
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Transient caught, jailed in SE Bend parking-lot shooting
A 43-year-old Bend transient who allegedly walked up to a car in a southeast Bend parking lot and shot the driver Monday night was found hiding in…
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Surge in riders prompts continued free Ride Bend van service
Partners have decided to continue a revamped, free on-demand Ride Bend van service that attracted more than double the users this fall over a year…
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DCSO investigates string of trailhead car break-ins
After a string of car break-ins at Bend-Redmond-area trailheads, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are urging trail users to lock their cars and to…
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