Local News

lola.jpg Drug Dog Hit by Car
Lola, an OSP drug detection canine, is seriously injured after hit by car

cash2.jpg Counterfeit Cash Arrests
Three arrests in counterfeit cash ring.

Opportunity Foundation Vandalized Extensive Damage at Thrift Store-- Employee Arrested
Extensive damage done to Redmond thrift store-- an employee is arrested.

gaming.jpg Gaming Power
A new study says video game consoles are energy guzzlers.  We look at ways to save power with your electronic devices.

recycle.jpg New Program a Success
75% of Sisters residents are recycling

horse.jpg Girl's Horse Shot & Killed -Reward Offered
Reward fund started for info on a girl's horse that was shot and killed

ELK POACHING Illegal Activities on Forest Service Land in Sisters
The poaching of three elk on Forest Service land brings other illegal activities forward.

sunriverrealty.jpg Realtor to Close Office
Twenty-two people will have to commute or find a new job

food-stamp-web.jpg More Need Food Stamps in Central Oregon
New numbers show more people are getting food stamps in Central Oregon than in anywhere else in the state.

fish.jpg 2009 Fishing Regulations
2009 Oregon sport fishing regulations include new limits at Crane Prairie, Lake Billy Chinook and Prineville

bgc.jpg Moving Forward
Boys & Girls Club will reopen

THRIFT STORE Massive Clean-up Effort at Vandalized Thrift Store
After an incredible clean up job Thursday, the Opportunity Foundation in Redmond prepares for business, while an employee is behind bars.

school-health-care-web.jpg New County Health Clinics at Schools
The Deschutes County Health Department has teamed up with the schools to get health care to kids, whether the families can afford it or not.

sheriff.jpg Securities Trading Business Owner Investigated
Sheriff investigators are looking for more possible victims in a credit fraud case

BAT BUSES Council Explores a Plan-B for Bend Area Transit
After voters turn down a proposed transit district in Bend, the city council explores other options.

state-forecast-web.jpg State Facing $800 Million Shortfall
Oregon's economy expected to get worse.

food-drive.jpg Food Donations Increase
Central Oregon is seeing more food drives and donations this holiday season, despite a troubled economy.

SUMMIT FIELD Summit H.S. New Field Has Funding Issues
The Bend-La Pine School District is exploring options to pay off a $9.5 million debt for the new Summit H.S. athletic fields.

mj.jpg KOHD Tours a Legal Marijuana Grow
KOHD goes on a tour of a local medical marijuana grow to find out the realities of its operation and the challenge for medcial marijuana card holders.

visit-usfs.jpg Fewer Visitors to National Forests
The U.S. Forest Service says fewer people are using public lands and they're not sure why.

National News

Fla. teen kills self by drug overdose as live Web audience egged him on, tried to stop him A college student committed suicide by taking a drug overdose in front of a live webcam as some computer users egged him on, others tried to talk him out of it, and another messaged OMG in horror w

Germany drops attempt to ban Scientology after finding insufficient proof of illegal activityGermany drops attempt to ban Scientology after finding insufficient proof of illegal activity Germany is dropping its pursuit of a ban on Scientology after finding insufficient evidence of illegal activity, security officials said Friday.

Dow ends up nearly 500 in surprise comeback after report Geithner will be new Treasury secretaryDow ends up nearly 500 in surprise comeback after report Geithner will be new Treasury secretary Wall Street staged a surprising comeback Friday, with the major indexes jumping more than 5 percent and the Dow Jones industrials surging nearly 500 points in a late afternoon rally, ending another