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With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened risk of dehydration and heat-related illness. To address this challenge, Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the community to donate bottled water and support its effort to combat hunger and homelessness. A Place at the […]

Adaptive Paddling Program Gets a Boost This summer, Travel Oregon awarded $6.2 million in grants to 65 projects across the state through their 2024-25 Competitive Grants Program. It’s not your typical tourism upgrades. The funding is going toward projects that help people who have often been left out of the travel experience, because of mobility […]

The Bend Police Department looks forward to welcoming the Bend community at National Night Out from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Bear Creek Elementary School. The event, Bend’s community night out, is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between the community and law enforcement.   This […]

For the second time in recent weeks, a brush fire broke out near the transient camp on BLM land off Darlene Way and Rosland Road in La Pine. The Jolene Fire started around 2:40pm Wednesday, July 23rd. It was quickly contained thanks to the rapid response of Lt. Josh Spano, DCSO deputies, La Pine Fire […]

On Monday, July 21, members of the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced their nominees for the County’s District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC). The committee will be tasked with drafting a commissioner district map, which will be considered by the Board and then by Deschutes County voters in 2026. If passed by voters, the […]

This article has been updated. The search continued Tuesday, July 22, for a missing male after an incident at Deschutes River’s Dillon Falls on July 19 that killed two women. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says six people were floating the river with their inner tubes tied together. A news release stated that the three survivors jumped from their […]

Locals of all ages are getting ready to see the skies light up for the Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow. The free event has become a summer tradition where families, friends and visitors gather for an evening of craft beer, community spirit and hot air balloon displays. Dogs are welcome at the event, and participants […]

Fire crews made some progress in the Cram Fire 15 miles north of Madras, but 25 mph winds are forecast for Thursday afternoon. As of  July 17, the fire is 77,163 acres. The northern part of the fire, along Highway  293, showed decreased fire activity Wednesday, allowing firefighters to continue securing the line, mopping up […]

Central Oregon — Due to continued hot and dry conditions as well as increased fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest will include all Wilderness areas under Stage 1 public use fire restrictions starting Friday, July 18. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18, Stage 1 public use fire restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood, […]