The time of Bellini’s “I Puritani” performance starring international Russian soprano sensation Anna Netrebko at Bend’s Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 Theater on January 6 has been changed from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. PST.  Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for the Metropolitan Opera’s first live high-definition broadcasts into movie theaters are on sale now at movie theaters and online. As part of the company’s efforts to build a larger audience around the globe, ... [full story]

A 19-year old Washington woman, 5-months pregnant, was killed in a traffic accident on Highway 97 south of Bend Tuesday morning when her small car veered into the oncoming path of a semi-truck and trailer hauling a load of apples. Jessica Lynn Shadle of Omak, Washington died at the scene of the 10:25 a.m. accident near Wickiup Junction at milepost 166 on Highway 97 north of La Pine. According to Lt. Shane Nelson with the ... [full story]

“Senator will add valuable perspective from Central Oregon to the caucus.” The Senate Democratic Caucus today welcomed Senator Ben Westlund (D-Bend) as its newest member. The welcome came after Westlund announced that he is changing his registration from Independent to Democrat. “We are very happy to have Senator Westlund join our caucus and the Democratic Party,” said Senate Majority Leader Kate Brown (D-Portland). “Senator Westlund will bring a wealth of experience and a valuable Central Oregon ... [full story]

Sarah Laufer has recently joined Peterkin & Associates, Attorneys at Law in Bend, Oregon. Laufer specializes in environmental and real estate law. An Oregon native, Laufer earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, then graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law, focusing on real estate and property law. Former President of the Environmental Law Society at Seattle University School of Law, Laufer also worked for the ... [full story]

An 18-year old Sisters man was cited for careless driving and two people were sent to the hospital after an oncoming sports utility vehicle attempted to turn in front of his car, which was traveling without headlights on Highway 20 near Barclay Drive in Sisters on Monday evening. The accident occurred about 8:15 p.m. on Monday, December 11, said a news release issued by Sgt. Dan Swearingen and Cpl. Wayne Morgan of the Deschutes County ... [full story]

A disease outbreak investigation by Oregon state and Marion County public health officials has led to a multi-state recall of thousands of pounds of frozen oysters, officials at the Oregon Department of Human Services Public Health Division said today. The recall, announced today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, covers a large lot of frozen oysters on the half-shell imported from Korea. "This is a great example of how public health programs work together ... [full story]

The Department of Solid Waste in Deschutes County, with participation and assistance by Deschutes Recycling, will be offering county residents free Christmas tree disposal services this season. Residents are invited to take their trees to Knott Landfill at 61000 SE 27th Street in Bend for disposal.  The trees will be recycled free of charge from Tuesday, December 26 through Monday, January 31 between the hours of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trees may also be taken ... [full story]