Local News

T o read it on its face, The Bulletin’s June 20 article, “Plan to sell public lands sparks backlash in Central Oregon,” read like another fairly reported story that localizes the latest repercussions of the Trump Administration here in Central Oregon.  The piece covers the U.S. National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands that […]

In recent years, the City of Bend has pushed back a road project which aims to expand the roundabout at Reed Market Road and Bond Street, causing frustration for residents who say the busy intersection cannot handle the current flow of traffic. At a June 18 meeting, Bend City Councilor Mike Riley requested that the […]

A La Pine man is being charged with animal neglect after Deschutes County Sheriff’s detectives say they found more than 100 dead animals. The investigation began last October at a home in the 50000 block of Deer Street south of La Pine. A woman contacted the sheriff’s office after entering the house to retrieve property that […]

Redmond is set to transform the way it treats wastewater with a new natural system known as the Redmond Wetlands Complex, intended to meet the needs of its growing population. In constructing this project, the City of Redmond will decommission its existing, mechanical Water Pollution Control Facility to transition to its new system, which will […]

Shelter Appoints New Leader The Bethlehem Inn has a new leader. The board of directors appointed Michael Hancock as the new executive director. He’s replacing Gwenn Wysling, who announced her retirement in February. Hancock has been with the Bethlehem Inn for six years. “I joined the team in 2019, a time of transition. Or as […]

The Cascade East Transit bus trundled along Route 2 past downtown Bend during the evening rush hour on June 12. Finished with work, Jill Hanson boarded the bus at Hawthorne Station, choosing a window seat among four other passengers. Hanson has ridden the bus since her car broke down in February. She tried bike commuting […]