Four neighborhoods in the Bend area and one in Canyon City in Grant County joined the national Firewise program last year and were among 182 communities across the state that conducted a variety of projects from cutting brush to thinning overcrowded stands of trees, to Read More
Bend Pops Orchestra announced musician and conductor Eddy Robinson will lead the group in the 2021-22 season. Robinson is an experienced music educator, currently working with students at Pilot Butte and Sky View Middle Schools, and at Mountain View High School. He is a Read More
This week, as student-athletes from Bend-La Pine Schools are donning their uniforms and competing for the first time in a year, the district is launching a new free subscription service to allow families and community members the ability to watch select high school Read More
While planning for a strike of about 150 medical technicians at St. Charles Bend Thursday, the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals Hardship Fund have launched a GoFundMe page to raise $10,000. One day after launching, the page shows more than $5,000 Read More
A second mule deer has died and at least three more were injured after being struck with blow gun darts within the Burns city limits over the last four months. The Oregon Hunters Association is offering $1,000 in reward money for information leading to a Read More
Two transients were caught allegedly trying to steal a log splitter from a dumpster that police believed was stolen from the Lowe’s store in Bend. The two were reported by a citizen after they were spotted standing near the dumpster with bolt cutters. Police say Read More
Take a walk on the wild side as Deschutes Public Library explores the wonderful, natural world around us. Understand how to help wildlife in need and pollinators, like native bees. Participate in a virtual wildflower journey and discover local plants and their medicinal Read More
“St. Charles Health System is disappointed that a federal judge declined to grant an injunction request today that would have paused the strike of its technical employees that is planned to start at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 4,” a news release from St. Charles Read More
Because of the pandemic, authorities are warning families struggling financially to be aware of scam artists trying to take advantage of what is already a desperate situation. The Oregon FBI is getting reports that people are seeing – and responding to – offers of Read More
Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine has received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the federal government, making it the third COVID-19 vaccine available for use in the United States. It is is the first single-dose vaccine against COVID-19. It can be Read More
