The mayor of Metolius, south of Madras, was arrested Sunday.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Mayor John Chavez got into a fight with his brother, Richard.
Alcohol may have played a role in the situation.
The mayor is up for re-election this year.
BEND, Ore. – Oregon State University – Cascades will host free tax preparation appointments for qualifying families and individuals Feb. 9 through April 15. Appointments are available between 5:30 and 9 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and
The ODOT Transportation Safety Office will hold several virtual community listening sessions about transportation safety over the next few weeks in each region of the state, including Central Oregon April 1st. “You’re invited to join the online
Central Oregon has experienced a milder winter than normal, and currently the vegetation is drier and more ready to burn. This has led to a recent uptick in escaped debris burns. While this time of year is
Heads up, Bend drivers! Beginning April 15, the Bend Police Department will launch automated traffic cameras for red lights and speed at three intersections throughout the city. The cameras will capture speeders and red light runners in
Two new measles exposure locations have been identified, and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Marion County public health officials are urging people to talk to a health care provider about their risks if they believe they were exposed. People might have been exposed if they
