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Wildfires
Central Oregon Fire Management Service announced Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin Monday across federal public lands in Central Oregon due to hot, dry and windy conditions.
Prineville News
A Prineville man is facing drug and DUII charges after Central Oregon Drug Enforcement investigators allegedly found 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop Tuesday.
Oregon / Northwest
A new $3.4 million trail system and parking lot are under construction at Oregon’s popular Blue Pool east of Eugene, with the project expected to open in 2027.
Oregon / Northwest
There were 1,100 overdose deaths in 2025, preliminary estimates from the Oregon Health Authority show — a drop from more than 1,500 in 2024 and 1,800 in 2023. The decline marks the first year-over-year dec...
Local News
Bend Police is extending the warning period for the city’s new red light cameras while officials continue testing how citations move through the court and dispatch systems.
Local News
The summer season at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend begins Saturday with comedian John Mulaney. Crews spent Thursday preparing the venue as staff readied food carts, lighting, sound systems and seating fo...
Madras / Warm Springs News
The Madras Municipal Airport is preparing for Airport Day and the Airshow of the Cascades while continuing to support wildfire response efforts in Central Oregon.
La Pine / Sunriver News
Fourth graders at Rosland Elementary in La Pine created the “Rosland Rocket Booster Club” after lessons on women’s suffrage and reading “The Hope Chest.” Students are encouraging kindness, safety a...
Sports
The 2026 season slate features a record nine International Series games, starting with the NFL
Local News
Mayfield Pond east of Bend Municipal Airport has nearly dried up as drought conditions worsen across Central Oregon. Water officials warn this year’s drought could become the worst in decades as irrigation...
Oregon / Northwest
Jerry Highsmith, 80, was found on a trail system near Duffy Lake in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.
Local News
Bend Police are warning drivers about scam texts and phone calls claiming people owe money for red light camera violations. Real tickets from Bend’s new traffic cameras will begin going out by mail startin...
Redmond News
SeaPort Airlines is launching seasonal twice-weekly flights from Redmond to Portland, Seattle and Spokane beginning May 22. The summer service will run through Labor Day with fares ranging from $189 to $469.
Local News
St. Charles Health System is ending its longtime partnership with AirLink Critical Care Transport and transitioning patient transport services to Life Flight Network.
Sports
The 2026 NFL schedule is being released at 5 p.m. PDT Thursday. And because the NFL is a marketing behemoth, it
Local News
A retired Bend doctor who helped care for sick passengers during a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has been released from a specialized isolation unit after a follow-up test came...
La Pine / Sunriver News
Hundreds of people attended a La Pine City Council meeting Wednesday night, with most speaking against a proposed 20-megawatt data center. Residents raised concerns about power, water, transparency and whether
Local News
Mayfield Pond east of Bend has dried up as drought conditions increase irrigation demand across Central Oregon.
Local News
Central Oregon’s annual Point-in-Time Count found homelessness fell nearly 20% in 2026, marking the first decline in at least five years. Advocates credited expanded shelter capacity, housing investments a...
Sisters News
Residents in Sisters are taking early wildfire precautions after the fire danger level was raised to high following the Pine Mountain Fire east of Bend. Homeowners are clearing defensible space, preparing fo...
Elections
More than 357,000 ballots have been returned in Oregon ahead of the May 19 primary election, representing about 12% turnout statewide.
Local News
Base Camp, the new food truck lot and event space next to Powder House in Bend, announced the 12 food trucks that will operate at the west-side destination when it opens in June.