Salem, Ore. – The State of Oregon is hosting free town hall events this month to answer questions about health insurance available in central and southern Oregon. Officials from the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, along with members of the Senior Health Read More
Central, Ore. – BEND HIGH SCHOOLS start Wednesday for grades 1-9, and for grades 10-12, school begins on Thursday – kindergarten by assignment. High schools in Bend are extending their class periods to give teachers time for more in-depth lessons. Students Read More
Central Ore. – After celebrating the last of summer fun over the long weekend, are you already beginning to think about the holidays and Thanksgiving holiday travel? Well you should, but don’t expect to see airline Turkey deals this year. The cheapest time to Read More
Pacific City, Ore. – A natural rock formation at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area was found in pieces last week. The park is on the Oregon coast in southern Tillamook County. The sandstone pedestal, known locally as the duckbill and roughly 7-10′ across, was Read More
Coos Bay, Ore. – A 58-year-old kayaker was rescued from Sunset Bay in Coos Bay over the holiday weekend. A life boat crew and rescue swimmer from a Dolphin helicopter retrieved and transported Evan Merrell. The Coast Guard received a report that a kayaker was Read More
Redmond, Ore. – Before closing down for the winter and right before it’s end-of summer cleaning, Cascade Swim Center in Redmond, opened its doors to the pooches Sunday afternoon. It was the facility’s annual fundraiser, where for $10 a dog – Fido Read More
Central Oregon – In observance of Labor Day on Monday, some businesses will be closed. * Federal, state and city offices will be closed. * All Central Oregon libraries will be closed. * Post offices will be closed, and there will be no pick-up or mail delivery. * Read More
Tillamook County, Ore. – The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health advisory today for higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Neskowin Beach in Tillamook County. Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria, which can Read More
Bend, Ore. – The work to replace the Farewell Bend Bridge is wrapping up and the bridge will reopen to pedestrian use beginning Sept. 10. The bridge provides important connectivity between Farewell Bend Park, Riverbend Park and the Deschutes River Trail, and is highly Read More
Central Oregon, – Monday, Sept. 5, marks the start of National Suicide Awareness Week. To build awareness and work toward preventing suicide, and suicide attempts, the Deschutes County Suicide Prevention Alliance and community partners are coordinating several Read More
