Clackamas, Ore. – OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded Wednesday evening to the report of a vehicle versus a pedestrian on Highway 213 at SE Overland Street in Clackamas. A preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian was attempting to cross Highway Read More
Deschutes County, Ore. – A new phone system that allows people to send a text message for help in addition to calling 9-1-1, has just been purchased by the Deschutes County 911 Service District. The new phones, computer software and other equipment will replace a Read More
Central Oregon. – Central Oregon’s largest shelter for homeless men, women and families needs some assistance. The Bethlehem Inn, with as many as 90 folks to feed per day is finding its more difficult to keep their pantry full in the summer months. The Read More
Bend , Ore. – The Olympic decathlon event begins Wednesday and over the course of two days, nearly three dozen athletes will compete in Rio. Leading the pack, no doubt, will be Bend’s Ashton Eaton. He’s the current world champion and hasn’t come in Read More
Deschutes County, Ore. – Deschutes County has hired Dr. George A. Conway as the new director for its Health Services department. Dr. Conway, who will assume his post on Oct. 3, replaces Jane Smilie, who left County employment earlier this year. “We’re extremely Read More
Bend, Ore. – Swampy Lakes Loop Trail at Swampy Lakes Trailhead in west Bend will close until Sept. 5 so dead trees along the route can be removed. The trail will remain closed every day, and Deschutes National Forest urges visitors to use other trails. The trail Read More
Portland, Ore. – Join the ceremony of honor, gratitude and remembrance to recognize the incredible contributions of the World War II generation. The Spirit of ’45 Day will take place at the amphitheater at Willamette National Cemetery on Sunday, August 14 at Read More
Bend, Ore. – Bend Mayor Jim Clinton announced that he will not seek re-election in November. Clinton was first elected to the Bend City Council in November 2004, and was selected to serve as Bend’s mayor in January 2013. City councilors chose Clinton to serve Read More
Lincoln County, Ore. – The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health advisory today for higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Seal Rock State Park Beach, located in Lincoln County. Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal Read More
Central Oregon, – Homeowners still rely on word of mouth to find a contractor and that’s a good thing, according to the Construction Contractors Board (CCB). “Using a licensed contractor that has done quality work for friends, relatives or neighbors is Read More
