Debate revived: Connect Bend wants to build a footbridge across Deschutes
The idea of a footbridge came up before and was hotly debated, but was shelved by the Bend Park and Rec District in 2017 amid fierce debate. The…
Continue ReadingLocal Videos
City of Bend working on long-range sewer system plan
The city of Bend is working on a long-range sewer system master plan, to accommodate expected…
Continue Reading
Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, Oct. 27
See more recent Sunrise Birthday wishes and how to submit yours to share with everyone at…
Continue Reading
Proposed SE Bend commercial spot sparks debate; gas station concerns some neighbors
A proposed development at Murphy and Brosterhous roads in SE Bend that could include a gas station, brew pub, food cart lot, and two drive-thru…
Continue Reading
Cyclist on cross-country journey brings distracted driving message to Bend
Ben Grannis left Cape Cod, Mass., in August on a 10,000-mile cross-country bike journey with a mission to raise awareness of distracted driving. You…
Continue Reading
Central Oregon makers building big interactive sculpture
A dozen Central Oregon makers at the Bend DIY Cave are building an interactive sculpture called Fleur de…
Continue Reading
Sisters HS skateboarding class is more than kicks, flips and tricks
There’s more to riding the board and doing tricks for Sisters High students with a class on skateboarding, The Sisters Skate Park Alliance teaches…
Continue Reading
Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, Oct. 26
See more recent Sunrise Birthday wishes and how to submit yours to share with everyone at…
Continue Reading
Ponderosa pines get a helping hand in Sunriver
Fifteen volunteers planted thousands of Ponderosa pine seedlings Monday…
Continue Reading
Homeless camps near the Bend Parkway are removed
ODOT says most of the tents near the Revere Avenue ramps were abandoned. Peter Murphy says winter road maintenance makes camps there…
Continue Reading
Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, Oct. 25
See more recent Sunrise Birthday wishes and how to submit yours to share with everyone at…
Continue Reading
Central Oregon Symphony returns to in-person concerts
The Central Oregon Symphony held its fall concerts Sunday at Bend Senior High School, the first such in-person performances in a year and a half.…
Continue Reading
Redmond pumpkin carving event raises funds to support C.O. veterans
Two organizations, the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Redmond and the Band of Brothers in Bend put on their first annual pumpkin carving event…
Continue Reading
La Pine Veterans Outreach holds resource fair in La Pine
La Pine Veterans Outreach hosted a resource fair Saturday for community members to have access to free…
Continue Reading
Large-animal rescue training course held in Bend
Saturday’s event was hosted by the organization Mustangs to the Rescue. You can find more information…
Continue Reading
Pet Pals: Velvet is a pretty black kitty — on sale!
Velvet, our Pet Pals guest, qualifies for the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s ‘Fall in Love with a Feline” promotion — cats 6 months and older…
Continue Reading
Sisters artists showcase variety of works at Fourth Friday Art Walk
The Sisters Art Association staged its Fourth Friday Art Walk on Friday, featuring works at 16 galleries around…
Continue Reading
Bridge Meadows celebrates new Redmond community
Portland-based nonprofit Bridge Meadows held a grand opening Friday for its new Redmond affordable housing community for youth formerly in foster…
Continue Reading
Furry Friends: Chip is a hound-mix pup who loves to meet new people
Chip is a 6-month-old hound mix puppy who loves to meet new people and is waiting for a loving new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
Continue Reading
Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, Oct. 22
See more recent Sunrise Birthday wishes and how to submit yours to share with everyone at…
Continue Reading