Bend

The Bend City Council on Wednesday started the long process of creating new code to determine when, where and how unhoused people would be allowed to camp in the city.

First responders performed CPR on a man for more than 10 minutes after a kayaker rescued him Thursday. The man died from his injuries Friday.

Due to an upcoming ban in Idaho, some Oregonians will have to travel hundreds of additional miles to receive legal abortion services.

Outdoor outfitters, hotels and restaurants across Bend are struggling to find and retain employees in a region heavily reliant on tourism to fund its local economy. This means a reduction in services and potentially longer wait times for consumers.

The council's appointments come after two members suddenly left their positions in May for varying reasons.

Parks officials said the surf wave is scheduled to reopen June 18.

Rita Schenkelberg quit their time in office on Wednesday, burned out on public life halfway through a four-year term, leaving the Bend city council less diverse.

Bend city councilors approved new zoning to draw homeless shelters, but not without making some concessions.

Bend officials will choose a mayor, and some aren't happy about it.

“To my fellow councilors, I say, ‘Good Luck,’ Mayor Sally Russell wrote in her statement.