A contractor severely damaged two water mains on the 15th fairway of Mountain High Golf Course in south Bend Monday afternoon, sending water flooding through the streets and introducing mud and debris into the water system.  The City of Bend Public Works Department strongly recommends that residents and businesses in the Mountain High neighborhood area do the following: *  Bottled water is very strongly recommended for drinking water during the next 60 hours.*  Flush the plumbing ... [full story]

A Bend man and a 15-year old boy were arrested for a knifepoint robbery in the Deschutes River Woods area southeast of Bend Sunday night, said Deschutes County deputies. Bend Police Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1600 block of SE Tempest Drive about 9:40 p.m. December 10.  When they arrived on scene, it was determined that no stabbing had occurred, but Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies were called in after information ... [full story]