A bit looser COVID-19 rules force C.O. businesses to think outside the box
New state COVID-19 guidance for theaters, gyms, concert halls, and museums enacted Friday allow for up to six people indoors at facilities over 500…
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‘Giveaway?’ No, rip-off: Bend lottery winner’s name used by online scammers
Last August, Shelly Arnold of Bend had what most people only dream of: a $1 million winning Powerball…
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Gunshots damage Terrebonne home; no one injured, tips sought
A report of shots heard in Terrebonne Thursday evening brought out Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies who found a home damaged by more than one…
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In Our Backyard returning to Super Bowl for anti-human trafficking efforts
For the 12th time, Bend nonprofit In Our Backyard will be overseeing anti-human trafficking efforts at the Super Bowl. this year in Tampa,…
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Knopp, Zika criticize OHA for no longer releasing some COVID-19 death information
The Oregon Health Authority now says it will no longer provide details about individual cases of people with COVID-19 who have died. And that has…
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State adopts rules for ‘slow no-wake’ zone at Prineville Reservoir
The Oregon State Marine Board has adopted rules for a slow no-wake zone on Prineville…
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Deschutes DA: Jail inmate’s death found to be suicide, ‘non-criminal incident’
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said Thursday he’d finished his review of the circumstances surrounding a county jail inmate’s death…
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Garage fire spreads to La Pine-area home; firefighters round up, save various pets
A La Pine-area homeowner was injured when he tried to stop a garage fire from spreading into the home Wednesday evening, but fire crews were able to…
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State LCDC approves Bend’s new rules, paving way for more high-density housing
Two years after lawmakers paved the way, Oregon’s land-use commission has unanimously approved changes to the city of Bend’s development codes that…
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Bend La-Pine high schooler voices frustration with return-to-class options
With Bend-La Pine kindergarten through third-graders back in class this week and high school students set to return in February, a Summit High School…
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2 people escape NW Redmond house fire, but 5 pets perish
Two people escaped a fierce fire that destroyed a northwest Redmond home Wednesday afternoon, though one was evaluated for smoke inhalation, and five…
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Deschutes County develops tool for public to help report illegal marijuana grow sites
Illegal marijuana grows in Deschutes County have authorities’ attention, and they are looking to the public for help in efforts to find and remove…
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Trails, area west of Bend to close weekdays for timber harvesting, forest projects
Beginning Thursday, more than 1,000 acres encompassing several trails on the Deschutes National Forest west of Bend will be closed on weekdays for…
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Bend-based foundation helping reuse Dutch medical instruments in Ethiopia
Bend-based ReachAnother Foundation is working with hospitals in the Netherlands to give thousands of medical instruments a fresh lease on life after…
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Paulina Creek restoration project getting underway
The Deschutes National Forest plans to start work this week on a restoration project along Paulina Creek near Ogden Group Camp, to improve the…
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Split Redmond council will talk more about whether to allow marijuana stores
Redmond city councilors had their first but apparently not last discussion Tuesday night about whether to allow recreational marijuana dispensaries…
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Research group backs ‘right to repair’ legislation
the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group is backing house bill 2698, also known as the ‘right to repair’…
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Central Oregon gun stores struggle to meet demand amid shortages
Demand for guns as been exceptionally high since the pandemic began, but it’s so strong that it’s hurting some gun stores around Central…
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C.O. ahead of schedule for administering COVID-19 vaccinations to seniors
Central Oregon is one of the only areas in the state to gain approval to start vaccinating all residents age 75 and older. That puts the region well…
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Central Oregon sees job losses in December; first downturn since April
Central Oregon counties posted monthly job losses in December for the first time since April, after a surge in COVID-19 cases this fall and increased…
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