Bend

ICE increases presence, detentions in Central Oregon

The Latino Community Association of Central Oregon has closed its offices in Bend and Redmond while immigration agents…

Business

‘A moment to reset’: OSF names current staff member as interim executive director

Following an announcement to members and donors of the departure of Executive Director Gabriella Calicchio, Oregon Shakespeare Festival…

Oregon

Oregon lawmakers invest in expanded water recycling for irrigation

Lawmakers are investing nearly $300,000 to expand water recycling in Oregon by hiring an interagency team leader charged…

Opinion

GUEST COLUMN: A half bet at Keno Dam on the Upper Klamath River

Last August, Northwest salmon caught a break when four dams on the Klamath River, which flows from mountain…

Local News

La Pine man charged with 25 counts of animal neglect was trying to create reptile zoo

A 68-year-old La Pine man was arrested and charged with 25 counts of animal neglect after authorities discovered…

Outdoors

Mount Ashland homeowner is saving butterflies by creating wildlife ‘land bridge’ at 5,500 feet

More than 60 species of butterflies have been documented on the property; ‘The garden just keeps getting better…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Friday, June 20

Arrests Criminal trespass — Lucas Cleveland Atkins, 42, no known address. Medford police arrested Atkins Thursday on charges…

Wildfires

LATEST: Forward progress halted on new fire reported on North Applegate Road; some Upper Applegate Fire evacuation orders canceled

"We’re responding with Applegate Fire District, Rural Metro Fire and numerous ODF engines and aircraft to a report…

Public Safety

Passenger dies after two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Siskiyou Summit

A passenger was killed and the driver was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries Tuesday after…

Government

Recently approved $660M Jackson County budget pours money into capital improvement projects

Jackson County officials say careful budgeting and sound financial management have ensured fiscal stability at a time when…

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