Bend

William Bailey, a once-rising star in the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, has been fired. Bailey, who was fired last week, saw his 25-year career ascension at Central Oregon’s largest law enforcement agency take a sharp downward turn after he unsuccessfully ran for sheriff in 2024. In the wake of that loss, Bailey criticized the newly-elected leader on a local radio show — remarks that ultimately led to his dismissal.

The Bend campus could add a student health and recreation center and remediate 24 acres for future uses.

Tom Nolan will take over as company executive on April 7.

If voter-approved, the map would divide the county commission into 5 representational districts.

The Downtown Bend Library renovation means people must find another quiet, free place to study, work or meet before the new Central Library at Stevens Ranch opens.

Just one athlete from Oregon will represent Team USA in the Winter Olympics this year: Bend native Hunter Hess, who qualified for the freeski halfpipe team.

Bend community organizer, Joslyn Stanfield, launched an online petition calling for the removal of City Manager Eric King over the departure and investigation of former Equity Director, Andrés Portela III.

A winter storm could bring enough snow this weekend.

The city spent nearly $19,000 on the investigation.

If you’re traveling for the holidays, you will have lots of company. AAA forecasts a record number of travelers over the next couple of weeks, including 1.7 million Oregonians.

Booksellers from Eugene, Corvallis, and Bend share book recommendations for the holiday season.

The decision opens up 67 trails in the Deschutes National Forest to Class 1 pedal assist e-bike riders.