Bend and three other Oregon cities are among the nation’s 50 worst for air pollution spikes.
The Statesman Journal reports the list from an American Lung Association report ranks Bend at number 26.
Eugene, Portland and Medford are also on the list.
Forest fires, wood-burning stoves and weather inversions are common reasons for the spikes.
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
Bend, Ore. — After visiting with residents in La Pine, Sunriver, Terrebonne, and Sisters, Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert continues his Town Hall series with stops in Redmond and Bend. These events are a chance for citizens to
Come join us in supporting Mountain View High School’s Sparrow, Micah. Micah was diagnosed with Spina Bifida, where his spine didn’t form properly. This caused damage to his spinal cord and nerves. Micah has gone through a
The Oregon Department of Transportation will avoid layoffs and deep service cuts following the passage of legislation that addresses a $297 million budget shortfall for the agency’s maintenance and operations work. The action prevents layoffs and widespread
The public is invited to KIDS Center’s free Healing Hearts event, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend. This luncheon and short program offers an inspiring look at how KIDS Center and community
