Homeless

Homelessness numbers hit record highs in Central Oregon — but the data might be deceiving

A survey found the number of people living without homes in Central Oregon is higher than ever. But…

Climate

Trump cuts to halt overnight weather forecasts for Central Oregon

The National Weather Service Office in Pendleton is set to no longer staff meteorologists overnight because of recent…

Local News

Emergency funding saves COCC arts grant

A $10,000 arts grant intended for Central Oregon Community College youth summer programs from the National Endowment for…

Business

Bend still the No. 1 destination to drive to

For the sixth year in a row,  Bend is the No. 1 destination for Oregon travelers who come…

Local News

Bend Police: More than 500 cameras registered to Connect Bend private camera network at 138 locations

Three months after the Bend Police Department introduced the Connect Bend community camera registry, community members have registered…

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Bend aims to streamline development review process with new hire

For Bend’s real estate developers, the biggest hurdle to breaking ground is sometimes the city itself. Their project…

Local News

Former Bend-La Pine Schools music teacher receives outpouring of support during sentencing for child sexual abuse

More than 20 people waited patiently at the Deschutes County Courthouse to appear for Erik Duane Ekstrom’s sentencing…

Local News

Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp has changed the culture of the office, but can it withstand his Brady list betrayal?

Last year’s election for Deschutes County Sheriff was plagued with controversy from inside and outside the agency. Not…

Local News

COCC to dedicate revamped veterans center May 28

Central Oregon Community College will host a dedication event for the revamped Robert D. Maxwell Veterans Resource Center…

Local News

COCC to host health careers expo May 16

Central Oregon Community College is hosting a health careers expo 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 16 at…

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