Bend, Ore. – Mt. Bachelor has updated its mountain map for the 2016-17 winter season, revealing the names of 13 runs served by the new Cloudchaser lift. Slated to open in December, the $6 million lift will access 635 acres of new skiable terrain and transforms Mt. Read More
Central Ore. It’s a beautiful day and you want to play hooky. New research may help you do it without losing your job! KBNW’s Lisa Carton has the story… Click here for audio: Read More
Washington, D.C. – Following the announcement by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to remove agenda items from its November 17 Open Meeting, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today raised serious concerns about Republican efforts to delay critical programs that Read More
Central Oregon – Pile burning continues west of La Pine tomorrow between Burgess Road and the Deschutes River. And with continued cooler weather and snow accumulations, large pile burning will resume in West Bend beginning Monday, November 21. In both areas, smoke Read More
Here’s what’s going on in Central Oregon this weekend: Friday 11/18: Celebrate the Season – Backyard Farm Boutique, Old Farm District in Bend, 11a-5p Live music with the Anvil Blasters, Faith, Hope, and Charity Vineyards and Events Center, 6p Cosmic Read More
Deschutes County, Ore. – When his trial begins on Oct. 10, 2017, Edwin Lara will face the death penalty for allegedly killing Bend resident Kaylee Sawyer in July. Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel announced his decision to Wednesday afternoon. The DA Read More
Bend, Ore. – In a move meant to boost flu vaccination rates among its caregivers and protect its patients, St. Charles Health System has instituted a new policy that requires every caregiver to either receive a flu shot or wear a mask from Dec. 1 to March 31—the Read More
Salem, Ore. – This is the statement in full from Oregon Speaker of the House Tina Kotek and House Majority Leader Jennifer Williamson addressing the results of the Presidential election and the latest protests in Portland and around the state. “As legislative Read More
Central Oregon – McKenzie Pass Highway closed for the winter Tuesday afternoon. The Oregon Department of Transportation decided to close the highway west of Sisters, also know as state Highway 242, due to anticipated snowfall. According to ODOT records, the Read More
Salem, Ore. – An audit released Tuesday by Secretary of State Jeanne P. Atkins finds that the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is behind on its food safety inspections. “ODA was candid with our auditors,” Atkins said. “They were struggling with this Read More
