Drowning at NE Bend Pool

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KTVZ reports A 60-year-old woman apparently drowned in the pool of a northeast Bend motel Wednesday afternoon. An employee at the motel found the woman alone in the pool, Bend police officers and fire medics performed CPR in an attempt to revive the woman, but were unsuccessful. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the drowning, and whether any medical conditions were a factor.

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Veterans Appreciation Day

Join us for a heartfelt day dedicated to honoring and celebrating our veterans at Veterans Appreciation Day! This special event is designed to show gratitude to those who have served while raising funds to support local veterans

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Prescribed Burns Scheduled Thursday

If conditions are favorable on Thursday, May 15, the Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burn operations on the Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent and Sisters Ranger Districts. Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to