Michaela Beechem
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Prineville man pleads guilty in fatal drugged-driving crash
A 20-year-old Prineville man pleaded guilty Thursday to criminally negligent homicide and DUII in a March 2016 head-on drugged-driving crash on Highway 126 west of Redmond that claimed the life of a Madras man. → Read More
Police activity prompts Bend HS lockout, now over
Bend High School was placed on lockout for about 45 minutes Tuesday morning due to police activity in the area, a Bend-La Pine Schools representative said. → Read More
Fire south of Prineville destroys home, burns shed
Multiple structures catch fire while owners are out of town. → Read More
Wildlife in Central Oregon: Venomous animals strike
The Western rattlesnake is the most venomous animal that slithers throughout Central Oregon and can strike at any time. → Read More
A quiz about Central Oregon's venomous wildlife
Before reporter Michaela Beechem tells you about what kinds of venomous animals roam Central Oregon, takes this fun little quiz to test your knowledge? → Read More
A figurine of history
Two Ridgeview High School juniors have painted artwork to portray the harsh reality of the history of women's rights. → Read More
Americana Project takes over Sisters
Sisters High School students learn music and instruments at the beginning of the school year. → Read More
Cascade Lakes Highway opens for season
Deschutes County road crews on Monday opened the Cascade Lakes Highway after months of plowing heavy snowfall. → Read More
Bend woman helps drivers navigate roundabouts
The roundabout capital is getting a website to help people drive safely. → Read More
Volunteers out and about to 'Make La Pine Shine'
Starting on Tuesday volunteers and community leaders clean up parts of La Pine until Saturday. → Read More
'Science fair on steroids': Culver's STEMFest
Culver students hold StemFest throughout the school day. → Read More
Suspicious fire burns Madras High School dugouts
A fire of suspicious origin broke out in the baseball field dugouts at Madras High School early Tuesday morning, prompting an arson investigation, officials said. → Read More
Lara murder trial pushed back to October 2018
Edwin Lara, the Redmond man accused of aggravated murder in the July 2016 killing of Bend resident Kaylee Sawyer, will go on trial on Oct. 8, 2018, nearly a year later than originally scheduled, a judge decided Wednesday. → Read More
Bend ceremony honors Central Oregon law enforcement
Today, men and women from local and state police departments came together to remember those who've died in the line of duty and those who continue to work for our community. → Read More
Bend pedestrian tunnel gets splash of color
The foot tunnel underneath Colorado Avenue right by the White Water Park is getting a splash of color. → Read More
Injured Crooked River Gorge base jumper rescued
Several agencies worked together at the footbridge over the Crooked River Gorge Monday morning,to treat and rescue a base climber injured in a jump injured in a jump from the span. → Read More
Bend art show aims to shift mental health viewpoints
Art Therapy helps Mental Health Patients cope with their illness. → Read More
Two cars, trash can apparently set on fire in NW Bend
Two cars and a garbage can set on fire after three this morning at North West Riverside Boulevard. → Read More
Journey of courage: Child abuse survivor helps others heal
The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Local organizations are coming together to get the word out about child abuse in Central Oregon through the Blue Ribbon Campaign. → Read More
Portland assists Redmond sewer lining project
A sewer line project at the intersection of Fifth Street and Highland Avenue in Redmond on Wednesday brought crews not just from Redmond, but Bend, Madras and even Portland to assist -- not that it was a big project, but more of a big opportunity to partner and to learn. → Read More