A case out of Oregon soon to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on how cities treat homelessness. Oral arguments for ‘Johnson v. Grants Pass’ are scheduled for April 22. It concerns an ordinance in the City of Grants Pass that Read More
The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative (COFPC) will be hosting free Wildfire Preparedness Fairs throughout Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties to provide resources for how people can prepare for wildfire season and smoke events, mitigate wildfire risk around Read More
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz released a statement Friday regarding the officer involved fatal shooting that occurred last month. An 18-year-old Bend man was identified as Gabriel Platz who reportedly brandished a firearm moments before an officer discharged their agency Read More
On Thursday April 4, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. Redmond Police Detectives, with the assistance of the Madras Police Department (MPD) and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) located Lilly Reyes in the NE 7th Street and NE Oak Street block of Madras, Read More
The League of Women Voters of Deschutes Count and City Club of Central Oregon announced their upcoming 2024 Primary Candidate Forum Series, ahead of May’s Primary election. The goal of these Candidate Forums is to provide impartial discourse, educate voters about Read More
Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts Annex Program and Art Lab Program are pleased to announce their new exhibition, Youth Art Takeover on view through Wednesday April 24th . Scalehouse is located in Franklin Crossing on the Tin Pan Alley Side. Gallery hours are Read More
Join Think Wild at Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend on May 19 from 3-6 PM to help your local wildlife hospital raise funds & supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife in need this baby season! Bring a cash donation or any of the supplies listed online, Read More
Design renderings of the proposed art sculptures for the 15th Street and Knott Road roundabout will be on display at the Larkspur Community Center from April 4-11 and at the downtown Bend Deschutes Public Library from April 12-18. Community members of all ages are Read More
The Bend City Council adopted the Transportation Fee on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at their regular City Council meeting. A Transportation Fee is a recurring fee collected from residents and businesses because of their impact to the transportation system in City limits. Read More
Oregon lawmakers during the 2024 session took another step to further limit the price of insulin. Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill into law to cap out-of-pocket insulin prices at $35 per month. Andrea Meyer, director of government relations for AARP Oregon, said in 2019, Read More
