Central Oregon

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 largest hospital and health care system in Central Oregon will lay off 105 people and eliminate 74 unfilled positions in an attempt to stem its losses.

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

The seasonal fire outlook shows the risk is highest in Central Oregon this month before spreading to the rest of the state later in summer.

Challenges from the left and right aim to oust Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader, who has held office since 2009.

Environmental groups are seeking added protections for large trees as the U.S. Forest Service plans $41.3 million worth of selective logging, mowing and prescribed burning.

Environmental advocates say dam operators are polluting the river, but Oregon regulators say they haven’t broken any rules.

The city of Bend announced Thursday it will once again begin collections proceedings, and in some cases shut offs, for people who do not pay their water bills.

Large ponderosa pines have been marked for cutting west of Bend as part of a fire preparedness project, but conservation group Oregon Wild says they should be spared.