Central Oregon

The public university that received $3.3 million in public funds to build a daycare center that doubled as a workforce training pipeline closed after just 11 months.

In the high desert of Central Oregon, the Deschutes River is a lifeline for farmers and landowners — but a century-old water law entitles just a few thousand people to more than half of its volume.

At a packed meeting on Wednesday evening, La Pine residents spoke for hours against the proposed data center before city councilors voted to shut the project down.

Volunteers say a window to save the region’s centenarian trees is closing fast.

The training brought together 250 crew members from across the Mountain West for re-certification ahead of what could be a very active wildfire season.

Local leaders hope voters “looking for someone to offer clarity” will turn to them ahead of the midterms.

Races that could remake Central Oregon politics draw a competitive pool of candidates.

Two juvenile bobcats that had been cared for at Think Wild in Bend were released back into the wild last Friday.

The National Weather Service says there is elevated fire risk this week for Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond and other communities in central Oregon.

The Bend Curling Club just scored a $500,000 donation toward plans for a dedicated facility.

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.

The Central Oregon ski resort says fresh snow and a colder forecast mean it can open after a delayed season.