Sports
Bend Elks ready for postseason push as they eye second-straight trip to playoffs
After playing 37 games in six weeks, the Bend Elks are on the home stretch of the regular ...
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Wildfires
Four homes destroyed as Cram Fire grows to 94,000 acres
The Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties has burned four homes and other structures as it continues ...
Environment
New burn technology to be tested in Skyline Forest west of Bend
Pilot project aims to cut wildfire risk and smoke from slash piles The Oregon Department of Forestry is ...
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Tumalo Ridge-South Fork loop is a classic Central Oregon summertime ride
SKYLINER SNO-PARK — Summer is in full swing, and that means drier conditions and dustier trails, but it ...
Business
Bend’s old post office reborn as boutique hotel
The Westman preserves 93 years of history with a modern twist Bend’s newest hotel will feature a nod ...
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Oregon Women Veterans Conference planned in Bend
Registration is open for the Oregon Women Veterans Conference Sept. 27 in Bend. The event is billed as ...
Outdoors
High Cascades 100-mile mountain bike race set for Saturday west of Bend
A Central Oregon midsummer tradition for the past 16 years, the High Cascades 100-mile mountain bike race returns ...
Business
Oregon AG sues Morrow County officials, Rep. Smith for $6.9M
The Oregon attorney generals is suing Morrow County officials and state Rep. Greg Smith for $6.9 million.
Local News
Madras police chief fired after critical review
The chief of two years says city administrator, who called for his firing, has anger management issues
State
Former information officer implicated in latest in Oregon bourbon scandal
Ethics commission finds Subasic used position to access high-end liquor A former high-ranking official in the Oregon Liquor ...
Local News
Bend is hot and smoky this week. Here are some indoor options for fun.
Central Oregon is facing high temperatures and smoke this week, the latter thanks to the Cram Fire raging ...
Government
Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat
The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for ...
Local News
Deschutes County launches new dog licensing platform
Deschutes County is making it easier to register your dog with a new online platform called Docupet, aiming ...
Business
Medford swings big with $500M redevelopment project
Medford council will consider asking voters in November to approve raising lodging taxes on hotels from 11% to ...
Local News
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance receives funding boost
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance has been selected to receive multiple grants, including funding from Travel Oregon’s ...
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Sports
Social media star suits up (and homers) for Bend Elks
It’s not very often that the opposing teams are lining up to meet and take photos with Bend ...
Local News
Highland fire near Prineville reaches 75 percent containment
The Highland fire burning south of Prineville is now 75 percent contained and remains at 719 acres as ...
Local News
Fire restrictions expand to wilderness areas in Deschutes National Forest
Fire restrictions will expand Friday to include all wilderness areas in the Deschutes National Forest, as hot, dry ...
Sports
Lockout looming over MLB in December 2026, with salary cap fight at the center
ATLANTA — Looming over baseball is a likely lockout in December 2026, a possible management push for a ...
News
Despite industry challenges, Oregon wine maintains premium position
Oregon’s wine grape crop, area harvested, crush and case sales all saw modest declines in 2024, but the ...
Sports
NBA will take a harder look at expansion, Commissioner Adam Silver says
LAS VEGAS — The NBA may finally be one step closer on the long road to expansion. Saying ...
Sports
Kyle Schwarber’s 3 homers in All-Star Game’s first tiebreaking swing-off lift NL over AL
ATLANTA — Kyle Schwarber was nervous. He had played in Game 7 of the World Series, homered for ...
Business
Oregon’s highway cleanup crew loses their jobs after transportation package fails
From 40 to three-man crew, company talks transportation package failure impact Nearly all of the men responsible ...
Business
After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices
The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington, ...
Local News
Built to survive wildfire: Sisters-area home leads Oregon’s push for fire resilience
Certified by insurance-backed safety group, the Tollgate home could be a model for lowering risk — and restoring ...