Deschutes County, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls regarding an automated phone call scam saying the caller is from the Internal Revenue Service. The scammer leaves a number to call them back saying it is urgent that you Read More
Portland, Ore. – Ammon Bundy, the leader of an armed takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife refuge took the witness stand in his own defense, tearfully telling jurors he was initially reluctant get involved in the plight of two Oregon ranchers ordered to return Read More
Bend, Ore. – The High Desert Museum has been awarded a $250,000 grant to study how storytelling can affect science, technology, engineering and math education. The museum is one of four institutions in he country to receive the STEMex grant -STEM stands for science, Read More
Jefferson County, Ore. – A Terrebonne man and his son from Central Point have been convicted on poaching charges in connection with the 2014 poaching of a deer near Terrebonne. Oregon State Police said an anonymous tip lead to the investigation of Jerry Aplin, 65, Read More
Statewide – The FBI is asking for the public’s help in locating Aaron M. Barnes, age 33, and Kamau Curnal, age 28, as part of a sex trafficking investigation. A federal grand jury in Oregon has charged both men with one count of sex trafficking of a child and Read More
Redmond, Ore. – The Redmond Police Department conducted five enhanced DUII enforcement patrols in September. During this effort, Redmond police put five additional officers on the road, funded by DUII grant funds. These five Officers worked a total of thirty Read More
Bend, Ore. – Registration for the upcoming middle school boys basketball league will be available at bendparksandrec.org and Bend Park and Recreation facilities through Friday. The season will begin Nov. 1 and continue through mid-December. Volunteer coaches are Read More
Umpqua National Forest, Ore. – In an effort to protect natural resources and to provide an equitable camping experience for the public, the Umpqua National Forest has issued a revised 14-Day Stay Closure to include certain areas on both the North Umpqua and Diamond Read More
Bend, Ore. – After 21 years of operation, Gene Fitzsimmons closed up the Taco Stand in Bend late last week. Fitzsimmons said he’s looking forward to napping and fishing. He listed the business for sale back in August, and was purchased by Marcos Rodriguez, Read More
Bend, Ore. – Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now in the Housewares segment of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE), is excited to announce the launch of My Hydro™, a first-of-its-kind bottle customization Read More
