Drowning at NE Bend Pool

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KTVZ reports A 60-year-old woman apparently drowned in the pool of a northeast Bend motel Wednesday afternoon. An employee at the motel found the woman alone in the pool, Bend police officers and fire medics performed CPR in an attempt to revive the woman, but were unsuccessful. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the drowning, and whether any medical conditions were a factor.

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Oregon State Parks Updates Rules and Rates

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved several grant recommendations and rule updates, including changes to camping cancellation policy, special access pass program requirements and rate ranges, at its February 24, 2026, virtual meeting. The updated reservation