BEND, OR — The late summer early fall weather forecast is causing concern for late season wildfires. The predicted 15-20 mph dry easterly winds can turn a smoldering campfire or an errant spark from a vehicle into a raging blaze in minutes. Coupled with low Read More
BEND, OR — Classes at Central Oregon Community College may not start for another couple of weeks, but the area campuses remain busy. School officials continue to work on a host of construction projects on all four campuses, thanks to the voter approved 2009 bond Read More
BEND, OR — Deschutes and Crook County first responders will soon receive new communications equipment thanks to a new Homeland Security grant. Officials said the more than $207,000 will be used to provide local agencies with new portable radios. The radios will Read More
BEND, OR — A Bend Memorial Clinic official confirmed Thursday that after nine-years, BMC will not renew its title sponsorship of the Cascade Cycling Classic. No specific reason was given for the termination. The Cascade Cycling Classic is a benefit for the Mt. Read More
BEND, OR — On Friday, multiple Central Oregon public safety agencies and school personnel will train for an “active shooter” on the Central Oregon Community College campus. Portions of the campus will be taped off and closed during the effort. Bend Read More
BEND, OR — September marks 50 years since the Wilderness Act was signed into law. Right now, Oregon has about two-and-a-half million acres of protected wilderness. Only Congress can designate wilderness, and currently, at least three Oregon wilderness bills are Read More
PORTLAND, OR — A month before Oregon voters decide whether to make recreational marijuana legal statewide, the First International Cannabis Business Conference will take place in Portland. “Legalization is really inevitable. If it’s going to come to Oregon, it Read More
SALEM, OR — Oregon students held steady in proficiency in reading, writing, math and science, the scores on statewide tests show. This comes as the state makes a major push to boost high school graduation rates and college attendance. The state Department of Read More
PORTLAND, OR — Backers of Measure 92, which would require labeling of genetically-engineered ingredients in foods sold statewide, are getting some help this week from one of the “big guns” in the food labeling debate nationwide. Michael Hansen, senior Read More
BEND, OR — The US Attorneys office has released the results of a new study showing how often the elderly are exploited for their money. And, it’s a growing trend in Oregon. It’s the second ever study of its kind, focusing on how and how often those over the Read More
