Orchard, Nuts & Vines

Organic hazelnuts face uphill battle

Some folks just seem to insist on doing things the hard way. Growing hazelnuts organically generally involves more…

Business

Bend’s Tower Theatre has a new leader at the helm

The cornerstone of downtown Bend, the 85-year-old Tower Theatre, has a new leader to take it on its…

Local News

Man charged with 25 counts of animal neglect was trying to create reptile zoo

A 68-year-old La Pine man was arrested and charged with 25 counts of animal neglect after authorities discovered…

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Plan to sell public lands sparks backlash in Central Oregon

President Donald Trump wants to sell off public land — including Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land…

Lifestyle

High Desert Museum to host fundraiser Aug. 23

The High Desert Rendezvous, the High Desert Museum’s long-running fundraiser, will return 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug.…

Business

Village Baker owner puts longtime Bend bakery up for sale

For nearly three decades, Lauren Kurzman has kneaded her way into the fabric of Bend’s lifestyle. As the…

Oregon

Despite warnings, Oregon lawmakers approve limited beaver trapping ban

Despite warnings against meddling with wildlife management, the Oregon Legislature has voted to prohibit beaver trapping in impaired…

Oregon

Oregon lawmakers invest in expanded water recycling for irrigation

Lawmakers are investing nearly $300,000 to expand water recycling in Oregon by hiring an interagency team leader charged…

Local News

La Pine man arrested after police find 100 reptile carcasses in abandoned home

A 68-year-old La Pine man was arrested and charged with 25 counts of animal neglect after authorities discovered…

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Providers worried about state cuts to homelessness programs

Oregon’s revenue shortfall has led state lawmakers to cut funding that helped prevent thousands of Oregon households from…

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