Bend, Ore. – The Bend Elks continue to find ways to win. It took a full 9 innings for The Elks defeat the Corvallis Knights 7-6 in walk off fashion last night at Vince Genna Stadium. The Elks are now in the midst of a 8 game winning streak, have won 8 of their Read More
Bend, Ore. – Workers at Dakine Grinds near the Mill District in Bend have been busy this week. They sell shaved ice, a treat when the mercury soars. Temperatures in Central Oregon today and tomorrow are expected to reach 100 degrees. The last record for Bend for Read More
Salem, Ore. – Wildfire activity on the 16 million acres of private and public lands protected by the Oregon Dept. of Forestry (ODF) was relatively light this past week. Fire managers are currently focused on fire weather conditions predicted to set up today and Read More
Redmond, Ore. – On June 30, 2015 Redmond City Council will consider an application from Central Oregon’s Leading Edge Aviation, doing business as Leading Edge Jet Center LLC., to provide aviation related services at the Redmond Municipal Airport. These services Read More
Salem, Ore. – Landscaping, construction, and agriculture are all labor-intensive activities that can raise the body temperature of workers in hot weather. This could lead to heat illness or even death, if precautions are not taken. “Employers should provide Read More
Bend, Ore. – Mt. Bachelor will open for the summer season tomorrow, a week earlier than initially planned thanks to recent warm and dry weather. Starting Saturday, Mt. Bachelor will offer scenic chairlift rides, lunch at Pine Marten Lodge, disc golf and sled dog Read More
Experts Encourage Families to Keep a Close Eye on Older Loved Ones During Heat Wave Bend, Ore. – Many don’t like the extreme and prolonged heat, but such conditions can be very dangerous and potentially deadly for seniors. According to the National Weather Read More
Portland, Ore. – Labor and Industries Commissioner Brad Avakian today praised the Supreme Court’s historic ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. “What an extraordinary day – and beautiful, historic ruling. It’s a victory for freedom and an important moment for Read More
UPDATE: A man wanted for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend yesterday was arrested last night near Shaniko. He was taken to the Deschutes County Jail and faces charges of second-degree assault, first-degree robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle, as well as unlawful Read More
Washington, D.C. – Already reaction in Oregon to the Supreme Court ruling that says states cannot ban gay marriage. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, today said the court’s decision is a “wonderful leap forward” he says all Americans Read More
