Wildfires

UPDATE: Upper Applegate Fire mop-up operations reach 25%; remaining evacuation orders canceled

Due to firefighting efforts and cooler weather, the final remaining evacuation levels for JAC-427 and JAC-436 have been…

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…

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…

Letters to Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Age Wise Age Well makes a profound difference

In a time when many older adults are quietly struggling with loneliness, grief, or the challenges of aging,…

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…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Friday, June 20

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

Crime & Justice

La Pine man arrested after police find 100 reptile carcasses in abandoned home

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

Opinion

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Opinion

GUEST COLUMN: Oregonians deserve a smarter approach to wildfires

Both suppression and risk reduction are necessary Each year, Oregon braces for wildfire season. And each year, we…

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