Colby Enebrad

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Colby Enebrad

For many, the Deschutes County Fairgrounds became the safe haven for their large animals as the Alder Springs Fire spread through Crooked River Ranch. "First and foremost, being an asset to the community is our primary and our highest use, and it's something we're always going to say 'yes' to," Deschutes County Fairgrounds Director Geoff Hinds said. But some might say the stay for those animals was cut relatively short.

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Colby Enebrad

Mature cedars that line the the immediate perimeter of the Crook County Courthouse will be removed on Friday to preserve structural integrity. "[The cedars] are leaning out to get sun, and away from the building," director of facilities with Crook County James Preuss said. "That puts stress on those back roots that are actually going towards the foundation.

2 weeks ago | centraloregondaily.com | Colby Enebrad

SISTERS, Ore. -- The Sisters Rodeo does bring in a wave of money to the local economy. But it also brings a surge in cars, trucks and RVs from people wanting to attend the event. Mixed with the regular Sisters traffic, that makes for slow-going. One thing that's new for drivers during this year's rodeo is the roundabout on the east end of town on Highway 20 at Locust Street. “It seems like people are still getting used to it. You can see now. It kind of comes to a standstill.

2 weeks ago | centraloregondaily.com | Colby Enebrad

BEND, Ore. -- The City of Bend is relaunching a popular e-bike rebate program for lower income people looking for an alternate form of transportation. The program, in conjunction with Commute Options and funded by the funded by the Pacific Power Foundation, is offering 70 rebates of up to $1,800 for an e-bike. "The hope for the program is that people can get significant discounts on the purchase of e-bikes. Hopefully encouraging people to purchase those e-bikes. We did it two years ago.

2 weeks ago | centraloregondaily.com | Colby Enebrad

BEND, Ore. -- Thursday marked the last day of school Bend- La Pine School District. Students ran out of the exit of High Lakes Elementary School to cheering parents and teachers, celebrating the milestone. "I made everyone in my classroom my friend," 1st grader Maisly said. "My favorite thing about this school year is learning all the stuff."According to 1st grader Bodhi, very many friends were made this year.