Survey asks Bend residents to flag crash hotspots and safety concerns Bend officials want the public's help identifying unsafe roads and intersections. Take the survey before May 15 to share where you’ve seen crashes or felt unsafe.

Bend officials want the public's help identifying unsafe roads and intersections. Take the survey before May 15 to share where you’ve seen crashes or felt unsafe.

'Quite unusual': Spike in opioid-related overdoses raises alarm in Deschutes County Six drug overdoses in 24 hours prompted a fentanyl warning in Deschutes County. Health officials say some drugs may be laced and urges people to carry Narcan and test substances if they choose to use.

Six drug overdoses in 24 hours prompted a fentanyl warning in Deschutes County. Health officials say some drugs may be laced and urges people to carry Narcan and test substances if they choose to use.

New wildfire text alerts launched as Central Oregon prepares for fire season Fire season is approaching in Central Oregon, and officials want you to rely on official sources for fire and evacuation updates. New text alerts are also launching to keep residents informed.

Fire season is approaching in Central Oregon, and officials want you to rely on official sources for fire and evacuation updates. New text alerts are also launching to keep residents informed.

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A Bend veteran says psychedelic therapy helped where other PTSD treatments didn’t. A new order from President Trump could expand access for others seeking alternatives.

Crook County weighs action on gravel mine amid water contamination claims Crook County leaders on Wednesdsay are set to review a gravel mining permit after residents reported contaminated well water and health concerns. A growing legal challenge could determine whether operations continue.

Crook County leaders on Wednesday are set to review a gravel mining permit after residents reported contaminated well water and health concerns. A growing legal challenge could determine whether operations continue.

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Oregon safari park owner pleads guilty after shocking animal neglect case A southern Oregon safari park owner has pleaded guilty to 47 counts after investigators uncovered widespread animal neglect, drugs and weapons during a raid. More than 300 animals were removed from the property.

A southern Oregon safari park owner has pleaded guilty to 47 counts after investigators uncovered widespread animal neglect, drugs and weapons during a raid. More than 300 animals were removed from the property.

Sara Evans to headline Deschutes County Fair kickoff concert in Redmond Multi-platinum country singer Sara Evans is coming to the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer. The July 29 concert in Redmond is free with fair admission.

Multi-platinum country singer Sara Evans is coming to the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer. The July 29 concert in Redmond is free with fair admission.

Starting over: Why divorce gift registries are on the rise A growing trend is helping people move forward after divorce. Gift registries are now being used to rebuild homes and lives from scratch.

A growing trend is helping people move forward after divorce. Gift registries are now being used to rebuild homes and lives from scratch.

Cajun rhythms inspire Redmond students with message of perseverance A visiting band brought Cajun rhythms and a powerful message to hundreds of Redmond students. Their advice: don’t give up, even when it gets tough.

A visiting band brought Cajun rhythms and a powerful message to hundreds of Redmond students. Their advice: don’t give up, even when it gets tough.

Run for the Nations 5K returns to Bend with global mission Run with purpose this Saturday in Bend as the Run for the Nations 5K returns to the Old Mill District. Proceeds support communities around the world, with a kids race to follow.

Run with purpose this Saturday in Bend as the Run for the Nations 5K returns to the Old Mill District. Proceeds support communities around the world, with a kids race to follow.

Bend nonprofit helping women in recovery sets sights on refuge ranch, transportation help A Bend nonprofit is helping women in recovery rebuild their lives — and now has plans to grow. M Perfectly hopes to expand with transportation support and a future refuge ranch in Sisters.

A Bend nonprofit is helping women in recovery rebuild their lives — and now has plans to grow. M Perfectly hopes to expand with transportation support and a future refuge ranch in Sisters.

Bend Stand Down event offers lifeline for low-income and homeless veterans in need A Bend Stand Down event is offering veterans a one-stop shop for legal help, health care and essential supplies. It’s happening Wednesday at the Bend Elks Lodge.

A Bend Stand Down event is offering veterans a one-stop shop for legal help, health care and essential supplies. It’s happening Wednesday at the Bend Elks Lodge.

Second suspect pleads guilty in Bend couple's killing in 2020 A second suspect has pleaded guilty in the 2020 killings of a Bend couple found dead in their home near Pilot Butte. The case allegedly stems from a family dispute over an estate.

A second suspect has pleaded guilty in the 2020 killings of a Bend couple found dead in their home near Pilot Butte. The case allegedly stems from a family dispute over an estate.

Severe drought hits Central Oregon 1 year after entire state had zero drought Central Oregon is now facing severe drought conditions, a major shift from one year ago when the entire state of Oregon had no measurable drought.

Central Oregon is now facing severe drought conditions, a major shift from one year ago when the entire state of Oregon had no measurable drought.

Sisters Coffee opens new Jackstraw location in Bend Sisters Coffee is expanding with a new location at the Jackstraw complex near the Box Factory in Bend. The shop opens Thursday with a soft launch.

Sisters Coffee is expanding with a new location at the Jackstraw complex near the Box Factory in Bend. The shop opens Thursday with a soft launch.

'Don’t get caught': Bend gas station posts warning as red light cameras go live "DON'T GET CAUGHT": A Bend gas station is reminding drivers about new red light cameras now active across the city. The warning period is underway, but tickets go out starting May 15.

"DON'T GET CAUGHT": A Bend gas station is reminding drivers about new red light cameras now active across the city. The warning period is underway, but tickets go out starting May 15.

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2 key streets shut down in Terrebonne for highway improvement project Drivers in Terrebonne should expect detours as two streets near Highway 97 close for construction. The work is part of a larger safety and connectivity project running through October.

Drivers in Terrebonne should expect detours as two streets near Highway 97 close for construction. The work is part of a larger safety and connectivity project running through October.

Oregon’s US House races bring in over $2.1 million since January Candidates running for Oregon’s U.S. House seats raised nearly $2.1 million in early 2026, with incumbents in the state’s most competitive districts leading fundraising.

Candidates running for Oregon’s U.S. House seats raised nearly $2.1 million in early 2026, with incumbents in the state’s most competitive districts leading fundraising.

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Current head of Oregon labor bureau faces primary challenge from agency insider Voters on May 19 will choose Oregon's next labor commissioner -- either incumbent Christina Stephenson or challenger Chris Lynch. Here's what to know about them.

Voters on May 19 will choose Oregon's next labor commissioner -- either incumbent Christina Stephenson or challenger Chris Lynch. Here's what to know about them.

Man spent Oregon wildfire victim money on strip clubs, Disneyland, lawsuit says A lawsuit claims an Oregon nonprofit founder spent disaster relief donations on strip clubs, casino visits and Disneyland trips. The state is seeking repayment and a lifetime ban from nonprofit leadership.

A lawsuit claims an Oregon nonprofit founder spent disaster relief donations on strip clubs, casino visits and Disneyland trips. The state is seeking repayment and a lifetime ban from nonprofit leadership.

Oregon set to receive nearly $40 million in opioid settlement with Albertsons Oregon could see nearly $40 million from an opioid settlement with Albertsons. State leaders say the money will fund recovery and treatment programs statewide.

Oregon could see nearly $40 million from an opioid settlement with Albertsons. State leaders say the money will fund recovery and treatment programs statewide.

One year later, China Hat forest closure brings quiet, wildlife back to forest One year after camps were cleared along China Hat Road, neighbors say the area feels safer and cleaner and forest rangers say more wildlife is showing up. The closure is now being extended as fire prevention work continues.

One year after camps were cleared along China Hat Road, neighbors say the area feels safer and cleaner and forest rangers say more wildlife is showing up. The closure is now being extended as fire prevention work continues.

Education secretary Linda McMahon visits Crook County schools on nationwide tour U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Prineville schools Monday, highlighting career and technical education programs. Leaders say it’s a first for Crook County.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Prineville schools Monday, highlighting career and technical education programs. Leaders say it’s a first for Crook County.

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Hot air balloon drops into backyard, shocks California homeowners A hot air balloon carrying 13 people landed in a Temecula, California, backyard Saturday, surprising homeowners. No injuries or damage were reported, and crews later relaunched the balloon from the

Imagine walking out to your backyard and seeing this. A hot air balloon with 13 people on board safely landed in someone's suburban backyard in California. The homeowner got video and both he and the passengers found the whole thing hilarious.

Labor secretary Chavez-DeRemer from Oregon leaving post amid misconduct allegations Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman representing Deschutes County, is out of President Trump’s cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position’s power, according to reports.

BREAKING NEWS: Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman representing Deschutes County, is out of President Trump’s cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position’s power, according to reports.

BLM reminds visitors Teaters Road remains open despite seasonal gate closures Teaters Road remains open for public access as recreation season begins, according to the BLM. Visitors may encounter temporary gate closures but can pass through and should leave gates as they find them.

Teaters Road remains open for public access as recreation season begins, according to the BLM. Visitors may encounter temporary gate closures but can pass through and should leave gates as they find them.