A new wildfire start was reported just after 5 p.m. Sunday southeast of Bend. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the fire grew rapidly to 50 acres by 8 p.m.
Many resources responded to the fire including two large airtankers, 3 single engine air tankers, hand crews and dozers. The fire is managed by a Type 3 Incident Management Team. Residents and others in the area should avoid interfering with resources responding to the fire and should avoid the area if possible.
Calling All Makers Vendors & Sponsors, Applications Open for Central Oregon’s Longest-Running Holiday Gift Faire Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire returns December 13 — a one-day showcase of artisan crafts, food, and gifts made in Central
Bend-La Pine Schools is participating in the 2025 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with a commemorative celebration and curricular field trip for La Pine Elementary and Rosland Elementary students. The community is invited to attend. The
The Oregon DMV Prineville office at 1595 E. Third St. is closed Thursday, (11/13/25) due to a facility issue. The nearest DMV office is in Redmond. View office closures in real time at Oregon DMV and see if you can
ODOT’s Director Kris Strickler, the second longest serving director in agency history, today announced he will step down on Jan. 2, 2026. Governor Tina Kotek will appoint Lisa Sumption, Director of Oregon Parks and Recreation, to be
Central Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its 2026 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour program. CEC will select two high school juniors to visit the nation’s capital for a one-week trip in June. Participants will join hundreds of
