26 Oregon artists awarded Career Opportunity Program grants
Salem, Oregon – Twenty-six Oregon artists will access meaningful career development opportunities through the second round of 2026 Career Opportunity...
Deschutes County
New Bend Recovery Center Expands Support for Young Adults in Recovery
BEND, Ore. — Community leaders, state officials and local partners gathered in Bend to celebrate the opening of a new...
Garage Fire Damages Bend Townhome, Displaces Residents
BEND, Ore. — Firefighters responded to a reported garage fire early Sunday morning in northwest Bend that caused extensive damage...
ODF Declares Start of Fire Season in Central Oregon District
Oregon Department of Forestry officials have declared the start of fire season for the Central Oregon District beginning Friday, May...
America 250 Oregon Commission Announces Final Round of Oregon 250 Grant Program Awardees
Portland, OR — The America 250 Oregon Commission, in partnership with Oregon Heritage and the Oregon Historical Society, is proud...
Structure Fire in Northwest Bend
A fire caused extensive damage to a historic home in northwest Bend on Wednesday afternoon, displacing two residents and highlighting...
Redmond Police to Launch Automated Traffic Camera Program May 15
REDMOND, Ore. — The Redmond Police Department will activate Phase One of its Automated Photo Enforcement Traffic Program on May...
Redmond Police Lieutenant Elected President of New Statewide Women’s Criminal Justice Organization
REDMOND, Ore. — A newly formed organization aimed at supporting women across Oregon’s criminal justice system has selected a Central...
Two Homes Damaged in Bend Mobile Home Park Fire; Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Blamed
BEND, Ore. — A Saturday evening fire in a Bend mobile home park damaged two residences and prompted multiple emergency...
160 Students Compete in Annual Oregon History Day Contest; 54 Advance to National Contest
Portland, OR — On April 11, 160 middle and high school students gathered at Willamette University in Salem for the...
Outdoor Burning to Close April 30 Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. — Officials with Redmond Fire & Rescue announced that all outdoor debris burning within its district will be...
Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation’s Vice Chairman Brad Parry Named Inaugural Winner of Schnitzer Prize of the West
BEND, Ore. — April 29, 2026 — The inaugural Schnitzer Prize of the West has been awarded to Brad Parry,...
Drought Declared in Deschutes County as Bend Urges Water Conservation Ahead of Summer Demand
Bend, OR. — A drought has been declared in Deschutes County following an unusually warm and dry winter, prompting the...
Hiker Treated for Hypothermia on South Sister After Evening Rescue Effort
BEND, Ore. — April 23, 2026 — A multi-hour rescue operation unfolded Wednesday evening on South Sister after a hiker...
Submission Window Open Through May 1 for the Waterston Desert Writing Prize
BEND, Ore. — The clock is ticking for writers inspired by the world’s arid landscapes as the High Desert Museum...
Brush Fire Quickly Contained Along NE Studio Road in Bend
BEND, Ore. (April 16, 2026) — A small brush fire sparked by a weed burner was quickly extinguished Thursday morning...
Bend Police Arrest 20 in Undercover Human Trafficking Operation Targeting Online Predators
BEND, Ore. (April 16, 2026) — Bend Police Department arrested 20 adults during a months-long undercover operation aimed at combating...
Bend Man Arrested After Allegedly Pulling Gun During Bar Dispute
BEND, Ore. — A 25-year-old Bend man was arrested Thursday morning in connection with a March altercation in which he...
Bend Launches Warning Period for Red-Light, Speed Cameras at Key Intersections
BEND, Ore. — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department have begun issuing warnings to drivers caught speeding...
Deschutes County Warns of Phone Scam Impersonating Sheriff’s Deputies
BEND, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an active phone scam in which callers pose...
Redmond Fire & Rescue Announces Early Burn Ban Amid Rising Wildfire Risk
Redmond, OR. -- Redmond Fire & Rescue officials announced an early seasonal burn ban set to take effect at midnight...
Deschutes County Commissioners Highlight Mental Health Risks of Youth Cannabis Use
Deschutes County, OR. -- Deschutes County health officials are raising concerns about the impacts of adolescent cannabis use following a...
Bend Man Identified in Fatal Lane County Crash
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Authorities have identified the driver who died in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week as David...
Deschutes County Issues Reminder On Political Sign Placement with Roadways Ahead Of Primary
Deschutes County, OR. -- As the May 19 primary election approaches, Deschutes County officials are reminding political campaigns and supporters...
Bend-La Pine Schools Bus Driver Arrested for DUI, Reckless Endangering
BEND, Ore. (April 7, 2026) — A Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under...