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Burgerville’s new Bend location opened Monday with more than 100 people in line overnight hoping to snag a year of free burgers.

Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.

BREAKING NEWS: Embattled Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp says he will resign July 31 in an email to office staff. It comes after months of allegations of dishonesty and increased calls to step down.

Tom Cruise is finally getting an Oscar, as is Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas.

Containment has increased this morning on the Alder Springs Fire and all evacuation levels have been lowered to Level 1 (Be Ready) or been dropped completely.

A protest is planned against a proposed amendment to President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" in Drake Park this Saturday. Organizers say they are voicing their concerns about the possible sale of public land in Central Oregon.

The Forest Service's Annual Northwest Forest Pass is now available for online purchase.

Mae Roth, a graduating senior from Sisters High School, was awarded $5,000 through the OnPoint/OSAA 2025 Scholar Program scholarship.

Bend's first Burgerville location will hold a grand opening celebration on Monday with a chance to win free burgers.

Experience the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Oregon — open for tours and overnight stays at the Oregon Garden in Silverton.

Summer kicks off on today and there are a lot of events happening this weekend for you to enjoy!

Bend’s Juneteenth celebration returns after a brief cancellation, now set indoors at Open Space Event Studios. The free event will feature food, music, games, and over 20 Black-owned vendors

Several recent power outages that forced businesses to close on Bend's north end, are the result of safety settings designed to prevent wildfires

VIDEO: SpaceX’s Starship 36 exploded during a routine static fire test after experiencing a major anomaly at the test stand in Starbase, Texas, Wednesday.

The Bureau of Land Management is warning against aggressive mountain goats along the Grande Ronde River.

OHA is issuing a recreational use advisory for Lake Billy Chinook due to cyanobacteria levels. Prineville Reservoir is on a precaution.

A former Madras High standout turned pro soccer player is giving back to the community that raised her. Erika Olivera just wrapped up her fourth annual “Potencial” soccer camp in Madras.

A La Pine homeowner was arrested and charged with 25 counts of animal abuse after Deschutes County Detectives say they found more than 100 dead animals in his home.

Courthouse Cedars Removed Friday!!! Crook County is taking down leaning cedars around the courthouse to prevent root damage. Officials say it’s necessary to protect the historic building.

Local food truck Jonny's Joint provided dinner and breakfast for people who were evacuated by the Alder Springs Fire.

Hundreds of astronomy lovers will gather at Big Summit Prairie near Prineville for the Oregon Star Party, June 24–29. The high-elevation site offers some of the darkest, clearest skies in the U.S., ideal for viewing galaxies, nebulas, and more.

Bend High Gets Major Upgrade! A new 3-story building, entrance, and 1,400-seat auditorium are part of a $249.7M bond project, with completion set for 2028.

A new safe parking site is coming to north Bend near the Deschutes County Public Safety Campus. It’s the first one on public land and will include RV spots and microshelters.

Crews saved homes near Crooked River Ranch as flames came within feet. 1,000 homes remain under Level 3 evacuation.

Crooked River Ranch residents are back home as firefighters gain the upper hand on the Alder Springs Fire. No homes were lost and charges are being filed in connection to the fire.

Amazon's CEO is encouraging his workers to learn more about the company's AI plans while also announcing the technology will be reducing its corporate workforce in the coming years.

Safety experts recommended that the engines on Boeing's troubled 737 Max airplanes be modified quickly to prevent smoke from filling the cockpit or cabin after a safety feature is activated following a bird strike.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV.

A Sisters man died and a Bend woman was airlifted after their motorcycle crashed on Century Drive near Mt. Bachelor last night.

The idea of bringing an MLB team to Portland is now one step closer to reality. Oregon lawmakers passed a bill to provide funding for a Portland MLB stadium on Tuesday.

ALDER SPRINGS FIRE: Level 3 evacuations have been dropped, Level 1 and 2 remain in effect.

The Redmond Airport broke ground on its two-year, $180 million expansion project. It's expected to be complete by January 2028.

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Fire officials say the Alder Springs fire is now at 21% containment. Evacuation levels are still in place.

Pacific Power tells Central Oregon Daily News recent power outages on the north side of Bend are caused by their "enhanced safety settings."

Megan Sinclair sits down with Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine, Kat Mastrangelo, to talk about ticks and tick treatment.

State-funded preschool programs would lose millions under an early childhood education budget given a “reluctant yes” vote by the Oregon Senate.

Keeley Parsons is no stranger to owning a food truck. She opened TOTS! as well as PIZZA! and now bread and bunny is here to serve up mostly local, gourmet sandwiches.

A Redmond teen’s school project is now a powerful work zone safety message seen by thousands across Oregon highways next month.

With jury selection expected to begin in less than six weeks, the judge handling Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder trial is again weighing a request to delay the proceedings.

Gov. Kotek’s statewide homeless shelter support program advanced Tuesday out of a budgeting committee to the House floor, despite widespread dismay that Oregon’s latest attempt at combatting homelessness is falling short.

The Alder Springs Fire grew to nearly 3,500 acres early this morning with zero percent containment. Here is the latest information including numbers to call about general fire and evacuation information.

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All 50 U.S. states have agreed to the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ’s latest plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids.

Israeli warplanes strike Tehran, targeting nuclear and military sites. Iran warns the U.S. against intervention as Trump calls for “unconditional surrender.”

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Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table that could meet costs and get passed by the Oregon Legislature, Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing to skim some money off of the state’s “rainy day fund.”

A proposed RV park in downtown Tumalo is facing strong opposition. Locals say the area’s too small and roads aren’t built for heavy traffic.

Redmond Airport is launching a $180 million terminal expansion while the city builds new roads nearby to boost traffic flow and development. Construction begins this week.

A late-in-the-session Hail Mary proposal to redirect the bulk of the state’s “kicker” tax rebate to fund statewide wildfire work would still kick some of the rebate back to most Oregonians.