La Pine man charged with abusing girl, 15, at Bend-area motels
An eight-month investigation of a 48-year-old La Pine man’s alleged abuse of a 15-year-old girl at several Bend-area motels last fall led to his…
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Split Bend councilors set fines of up to $500 for COVID-19 mask violators
Bend city councilors met virtually once again Thursday to dive into the details of how to best enforce Gov. Kate Brown’s mask-wearing requirements…
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Kaylee Sawyer’s mother speaks out on $2 million settlement of COCC lawsuit
After a long, difficult and emotional journey for the family of Kaylee Sawyer, the $2 million settlement reached in a civil lawsuit against Central…
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Neighbor awakens, helps Bend family escape burning mobile home
A next-door neighbor awakened and helped a family of three escape their burning mobile home on Bend’s north end early Thursday morning, officials…
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OSAA puts HS football on hold indefinitely, other fall sports delayed
Oregon School Activities Association board members recently decided to delay some high school sports, while prohibiting high school football at this…
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Swimmer’s itch reported at Suttle Lake
Swimmer’s itch, a skin rash that is caused by a very small parasitic worm, has been reported at Suttle Lake, northwest of Sisters.…
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Helping hands, teamwork rescue horse who got stuck along the Deschutes River
What is typically a water break for Redmond’s Kristin Olin and her 24-year-old horse, Dixie, turned into a four-hour rescue late last week.…
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Redmond family struggles to get service dog for 5-year-old son
Getting a service animal for those with a medical disability can be difficult, and the lack of resources is causing a Redmond family with a five year…
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OSU-Cascades study: Narcissists don’t learn from mistakes — they don’t think they make any
When most people find that their actions have resulted in an undesirable outcome, they tend to rethink their decisions and ask, “What should I…
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BPRD closes Columbia Park boat access point over safety, erosion issues
The Bend Park and Recreation District is closing a river access point at Columbia Park due to safety concerns and to prevent more erosion of the…
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Odell Lake algae prompts OHA recreational use health advisory
The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory Wednesday for Odell Lake due to the presence of a cyanobacteria (harmful algae)…
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BPRD delays opening of new Larkspur Community Center
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Wednesday it has delayed the timing for opening the new Larkspur Community Center and renovating the…
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Redmond man facing drug charges; heroin, cocaine, meth seized from mail, home
A 22-year-old Redmond man faces several drug-charges after the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit and postal officials…
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Hwy. 20 reopened after semi fire east of Sisters
A reported semi-truck fire closed U.S. Highway 20 east of Sisters Tuesday afternoon, officials…
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C.O. economy gets better, but many jobs still haven’t returned
Central Oregon’s job picture improved markedly in June from a dismal spring, much like the rest of the state and nation, as COVID-19 reopenings grew…
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As care facilities rules are relaxed, Bend woman recalls inability to visit mother
It’s been a long time coming, for families separated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon’s long-term care facilities are now allowed to offer outdoor…
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Bend Fire joins area agencies’ move to ‘extreme’ fire danger level
In alignment with the U.S. Forest Service and Oregon Department of Forestry, Bend Fire & Rescue said it has updated the fire danger level to EXTREME…
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Warm Springs receives $269K federal grant for critical water line repairs
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will receive a $269,000 federal grant to repair…
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Warm Springs shutting down tribal govt. until Aug. 3 as COVID-19 cases rise to 133
The Warm Springs Tribal Council agreed Monday to shut down the tribal government until August 3 and took other steps to “flatten the curve” as the…
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C.O. fire danger rises to ‘extreme;’ Rosland Road Fire reaches 60% containment
Firefighters continued to make good progress Monday and brought the Rosland Road Fire near La Pine to 60% containment as more hot, dry weather pushed…
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