The Deschutes County Road Department is notifying the community that speed limits will soon be reduced on several County roadways. These changes are being made to enhance safety and accommodate the needs of all road […]

Deschutes County and the City of Bend held a joint meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to discuss issues and receive updates on multiple topics, including next steps for the Temporary Safe Stay Area (TSSA). The […]

An electrical fire caused damage to a home off Tumalo Road in the Starwood Subdivision early Friday. According to a news release from Bend Fire & Rescue: At 5:06 am on Friday, January 23, 2026, […]

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in both November and December. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.5% in November and 4.4% in December. In December, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 2,200 jobs, following […]

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is releasing a new vlog highlighting simple steps people can take to test for radon during National Radon Action Month this January. OHA’s Radon Awareness Vlog, or video blog, is intended to help people in Oregon learn how to protect their families. The […]