Bend, It was an “explosive” house fire in Bend. The Bend Fire Department tells KBNW news that a neighbor heard some explosions and discovered a house fire- he used his garden hose to keep the flames at bay until the fire department could arrive. The explosions were Read More
Bend, Ore. – The Purcell family just announced that the Sale of The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center is now complete. The first part of the hotel was built back in 1974, and the Purcell family has owned and operated The Riverhouse for more than 40 years. The Read More
Bend, Ore. – Dr. Tony Miksa, the “top candidate” to become president at Central Oregon Community College, has withdrawn from consideration due to a death in the family. Dr. Miksa’s father-in-law passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. “Our thoughts and Read More
Salem, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown Signs Legal Aid Bill Salem, Ore. — Today, Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 2700, sending unclaimed damage awards to legal aid, instead of going back to the company that was sued. “This law makes Oregon’s class action laws Read More
Portland, Ore. – The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, is re-launching the state’s most successful marketing campaign to date: “The 7 Wonders of Oregon.” Introduced last spring, the campaign contributed to nearly 10 percent growth in statewide lodging Read More
Salem, Ore. – During today’s House Floor discussion and vote, Representative Knute Buehler (R-Bend) raised concerns about what safeguards are currently in place to prevent the market on credits from spinning out of control and driving up costs in the long run for Read More
Ivanko_Brnjakovic/iStock/Thinkstock(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A Nashville, Tennessee, teen is celebrating that she’s regained the ability to walk after suffering sudden paralysis. Just six weeks ago, Jessica Shainberg, 15, woke up with no feeling below her waist. Read More
