BEND, OR — The Central Oregon unemployment rates continue their holding pattern. Latest figures show the Crook County jobless rate at 10.2%, Deschutes County’s rate at 8.1% , and Jefferson County’s unemployment rate at 9.3%. While all three rates were Read More
BEND, OR — While much of Central Oregon has enjoyed measurable rain over the past week, officials say it was not enough to lower the wildfire risk. Central Oregon’s fire danger remains extreme, and most likely will stay there in the coming weeks. Kassidy Kern Read More
PRINEVILLE, OR — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office ranks grew by one last week. He’s 15 months old, likes to chew pine cones, and goes by the name of Jett. Deputy Mitch Madden says that he became interested in partnering with a K-9 officer after seeing firsthand Read More
SALEM, OR — The campaign behind a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults will buy $2.3 million worth of television advertising. The former head of addictions and mental health for the Oregon Health Authority urges voters to support Read More
BEND, OR — Bend Police officers will be at NW Riverside Blvd. and NW Kansas Ave. Tuesday making sure pedestrians are safe. The emphasis will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The intent of the Pedestrian Safety Operation is to educate motorists and pedestrians on laws Read More
CROOK COUNTY, OR — Just over two weeks after his dog was killed while secured behind a fence, Ed Barnes still has no answers as to who shot his dog, or why. “No one has come forward. [There’s] a lot of speculation,” Barnes says. “Crook County Sheriff Read More
SALEM, OR — Twelve Oregon State Police recruits graduated today along with 22 recruit officers from other law enforcement agencies from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 16-week Basic Police Training program. OSP Recruit Kyson Culp received Read More
PRINEVILLE, OR — The Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is looking to address the affordable housing shortage in Crook County. On August 25th, Bend Habitat will hold a Homeowner Information Session in Prineville. The opportunity is open to families or individuals Read More
BEND, OR — If you’ve done any house-hunting lately, you know Bend is struggling through a rental shortage. The City’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has an idea that supporters say could bring some relief. A new proposal under consideration by the Read More
BOISE, IDAHO — If you do an online search for the Two Bulls Fire, you’ll find plenty of eyewitness video. One that stands out from the rest, though, is high quality aerial video that looks like it was taken by a professional film crew. It wasn’t. The rise of Read More
