Senate passes ‘Kaylee’s Law’ in emotional session
Bill named for murdered COCC student receives unanimous vote
SALEM — In an extraordinary and personal show of unanimity, the Senate on Tuesday approved a bill named in honor … Read more
Construction underway on senior center expansion in Bend
The Bend Park & Recreation District has started construction on its $23.4 million expansion to … Read more
Cougar spotted upstream of the Bill Healy Bridge
An adult cougar was spotted Monday near the Deschutes River Canyon within Bend city limits, … Read more
Report raises concerns about Oregon’s health insurance exchange
Without changes, ACA marketplace is at risk of collapse
Rising health costs and disruptive policy changes by the Trump administration have increased health insurance … Read more
Family sues Redmond schools over girl’s death
A Redmond sixth grader killed herself because a boy at her middle school was regularly … Read more
Domestic abuser gun ban advances
SALEM — The Oregon House moved Tuesday to close a loophole that allowed domestic abusers … Read more
Speed limit reduction planned for Century Drive
The speed limit on SW Century Drive in Bend between Mammoth Drive and the city … Read more
Bend man arrested after fleeing into canal, pond
A Bend man was arrested for allegedly fleeing police multiple times during a traffic stop … Read more
Deschutes library board sees rare contested race
A rare contested race on the Deschutes Public Library Board features a founding member of … Read more
Bend-La Pine kindergarten registration begins Wednesday
Parents in Bend, La Pine and Sunriver with children who will start kindergarten in the … Read more
Around the state
Police dog stuck by porcupine during pursuit — A police dog that stumbled on a … Read more
Capitol round-up: Hot-button issues top agenda
Vaccination and gun bills face key tests, while “Kaylee’s Law” is up for a vote
SALEM — Hot-button issues are taking center stage this week in the Capitol as lawmakers … Read more
Former Redmond principal accused of abusing student is back in Deschutes County
Michael Tallman, formerly Bremont was captured by feds in Kentucky
The former Redmond school principal facing a possible life sentence for alleged sexual relationships with … Read more
Roundabout in Redmond delayed
Electric and internet utility cables might need to be moved to build roundabout
One of Redmond’s busiest roads, S. Canal Boulevard, finally reopened to drivers and pedestrians Friday … Read more
‘Thin Mints’ enjoy decades-long bond forged as Girl Scout leaders
Eight friends called the Thin Mints recall a decadeslong bond over their determination to establish and lead the Girl Scouts in Bend
A group of retired women in Bend share a strong bond that formed four decades … Read more
Charges dropped against men accused of starting Summer Lake wildfire
All charges were dropped against the three men accused of shooting at homemade exploding targets … Read more
Remains of WWII soldier from Oregon is identified 76 years after going MIA
PORTLAND — The remains of a World War II soldier from Oregon who went missing … Read more
To protect sage grouse, conservation groups ask judge to halt drilling plan
BOISE, Idaho — Four conservation groups have asked a judge to block a Trump administration … Read more
Around the state
Missing women on Mount Hood — A 27-year-old woman and her mother, who is visiting … Read more
Sisters School District has two seats up for election
The Sisters School Board has two competitive races on the May 21 special election ballot. … Read more
A young botanist and a former Bend mayor are vying for COCC board seat
The candidates want more online classes and de-escalated campus security
The candidates for the Central Oregon Community College board’s sole contested race have two similar … Read more
Featured photo: New day, new beginnings
A large crowd welcomed the sunrise while attending an Easter Sunday service held by Antioch … Read more
Erosion works away at Oregon’s Haystack Rock
CANNON BEACH — A boy picked up a chunk of stone and started methodically smashing … Read more
Musician reunited with prized guitar stolen in Bend
Fruition frontman got instrument as gift from luthier
On Nov. 15, Portland folk-bluegrass rockers Fruition played to a packed and raucous house at … Read more
Health community merging physical, mental health
Treating mental health could improve outcomes, save money in medical health
Physical and behavioral health have traditionally operated as two realms of the health care system. … Read more
Around the state
Uber passenger dies in crash — Portland Police say a man driving a stolen pickup … Read more
Photos: Bend Earth Day Parade marches through downtown
Dressed as a rooster, Cameron Clark walks down Wall Street with his daughter Liliana Clark, … Read more
Law allowing roadkill salvage proves popular
SALEM — Three months in, Oregonians have embraced a law that lets them claim for … Read more
Around the state
Portland Police investigating pedestrian’s death — Portland Police are investigating the circumstances leading to a … Read more
Purchase price of Lara house ‘well in excess of $5,500’ in 1919
Compiled by the Deschutes County Historical Society from archived copies of the Bulletin at the … Read more
Police investigate fake letter spread at a Bend high school
Dystopian-themed lesson goes awry after spread on social media
A memo with Bend-La Pine Schools’ letterhead was passed among students earlier this week, stating … Read more
Firm questions Bend contract award for transportation bond PR
Transportation bond PR firm is same that did work for gas tax in 2015
A consulting firm that the city of Bend didn’t select to do polling and public … Read more
Culver schools’ therapy dogs bring joy and comfort to students and staff
One dog, Stetson, was named to Oregon Animal Hall of Fame in March for his years of therapy work
CULVER — It was quiet in Jamie Fritz’s kindergarten class at Culver Elementary School — … Read more
La Bell settles Rebecca Foundation allegations
Former House candidate and state agree to nonprofit ban, possible fine
SALEM — Former House candidate Amanda La Bell will be barred from running a nonprofit … Read more
Ethics commission accepts settlement for Cylvia Hayes
SALEM — The Oregon Ethics Commission accepted a settlement agreement with former First Lady Cylvia … Read more
