Sisters considers local gas tax for street needs
City of Sisters is pondering the pros and cons of a local gas tax to help make up for a gap in street maintenance dollars.
Wyden offers vets help; Redmond family hopeful
As Oregon National Guard prepares to deploy nearly half of its troops to Iraq, lawmakers want to ensure soldiers like Mark Ramsey of Redmond have smoother transistion and integration back into society when they return home.
Walking his dogs, Bend man spots fire - and tackles it
Bend man walking his dogs west of Bend spots smoke, then 3- to 4-foot-tall flames - so he decides he'd better kick dirt on fire, work to put it out.
ATV rider injured in rollover crash in Millican Valley
As authorities launch rescue effort for woman injured in ATV rollover crash east of Bend, off-duty OSP game trooper brings her to AirLink helicopter for trip to hospital.
Calif. woman arrested in La Pine stolen car crash
Car that overturned in La Pine turned out to be stolen; California woman allegedly at the wheel arrested for DUII, faces other charges.
Two NE Bend medical offices burglarized
Police investigate overnight break-ins at pair of northeast Bend medical offices that left staff shaken and upset.
Fourth, fireworks, hot spell: Recipe for trouble?
With the Fourth of July just a few days away, Central Oregonians are headed out to fireworks stands and stores to get ready. So are fire crews, who want folks to have fun - safely.
Bend council bows out of Shepherd's House appeal
Bend councilors vote to skip hearing appeal of homeless shelter's expansion plans, due to strong likelihood any decision would be appealed to the state.
Prineville hospital decides to stop delivering babies
Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville announces its 'difficult decision' to phase out obstetric services by the end of the year; no more babies to be born there, except in emergencies.
Three people hurt in Hwy. 97 head-on crash
Violent head-on collision on Highway 97 north of Terrebonne sends three people to hospital, backs up traffic for miles in either direction.
Gilchrist mill reopens, putting 70 back to work
It's the news the small town Gilchrist was waiting for, but some never thought would come. After sitting idle for months, Interfor Pacific's mill is ramping up production.
Arrest in rape of girl, 13, shocks Redmond residents
21-year-old faces several rape, sex abuse charges in alleged attack on 13-year-old girl in motor home in Redmond two months ago.
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