COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to include residents 75 and older
Shepherd’s House Host Winter Coat Drive Saturday
As temperatures drop, many in Central Oregon are at risk of life-threatening conditions without proper winter clothing. A warm coat can be the difference between safety and hypothermia, providing critical protection against the elements. Shepherd’s House Ministries
Student Arrested After Bringing Gun To School
A 12-year-old Bend student was arrested after bringing loaded handgun to school. A Bend Police School Resource Officer on Monday morning confiscated the gun at Pilot Butte Middle School. The school resource officer, who was on campus
Info Session On Future Smith Rock Improvements
Smith Rock State Park is slated to break ground on a new welcome center, restroom, trail connections and improved day-use parking in late 2025 or early 2026. The public is invited to learn more at an online
Some Insurers Not Meeting Payment Goals
While many Oregon insurers are increasingly rewarding health care providers for the quality of care they deliver, only about half of the state’s insurers are meeting the goals of an agreement that calls for adopting more value-based health care
IRS Warns Of Charity Scams Following Hurricanes
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the Internal Revenue Service cautions taxpayers of scammers who use fake charities to gather sensitive personal and financial data from unsuspecting donors. Scammers commonly set up fake charities to