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Silver Rail families can now access dedicated mental health support line
El Departamento de Salud Conductual del condado de Deschutes habilitó una línea telefónica de apoyo para estudiantes, personal y familias de Silver Rail Elementary tras el tiroteo del 15 de octubre. El servicio funciona…
La Salle beats Bend High 2-1 in 5A boys soccer state semifinals
La Salle Prep derrotó 2-1 a Bend High en las semifinales estatales de fútbol masculino de la categoría 5A, frustrando el intento de Bend de alcanzar su primera final desde 2006. El equipo de La Salle, bicampeón…
Deschutes National Forest names new Bend-Fort Rock District ranger
The Deschutes National Forest has selected Carin Vadala as permanent ranger for the Bend-Fort Rock District. Vadala brings more than a decade of experience in federal natural resource management and leadership to the…
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UPDATE: California woman pleads guilty to multiple counts, sentenced to 22 years in death of Bend man
Jessica Mae Sanders pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, first-degree manslaughter and a firearm offense in the January 2025 killing of Robert Lewis Treher at a Bend motel. She was sentenced to 22 years in…
Intermountain Conference volleyball 2026: All-league teams, coach and player of the year
The Intermountain Conference has officially released its 2026 volleyball honors, recognizing the top athletes and coaches for their outstanding performance throughout the season. The announcement includes the complete…
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Kaylub Giamanco shares traumatic struggle during national TV interview
Kaylub Giamanco, the father who stopped the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting, spoke about the traumatic experience in an interview on CBS Mornings. He said he is still working through what happened and continues…
Bend girls soccer falls to La Salle, denied return to state title match
Bend High’s girls soccer team lost 2-1 to La Salle Prep in the Class 5A semifinals at 15th Street Field on Tuesday. The No. 4-seeded Lava Bears were beaten by the No. 9-seeded team and will not return to the state…
COCC looks for feedback on facilities plan Nov. 16
Central Oregon Community College is inviting students, employees and community members to comment on its facilities master plan. The college will hold a presentation on Nov. 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. to gather feedback…
St. Charles finishes expansion of Bend emergency department
St. Charles Bend opened a new rapid medical evaluation unit on Monday, completing an expansion of its emergency department. The added space allows the hospital to treat 12 more patients. St. Charles Health System…
Kaylub and Kelsey Giamanco share more about Silver Rail
Kaylub Giamanco, who confronted the gunman during the Oct. 15 attack at Silver Rail Elementary School, spoke with CBS Mornings alongside his wife, Kelsey. He described following the 16-year-old suspect into a…
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Hero girl dad who killed Oregon school shooter reveals savage final words he told teen gunman
Kaylub Giamanco, the father who intervened during the October 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has spoken out about the incident. Giamanco, who shot and killed 16-year-old gunman Griffin J…
Home hardening workshops offered in La Pine, Bend
Two free workshops in La Pine and Bend will teach Central Oregon residents how to protect homes and property from wildfires. Participants will learn about the region’s wildfire history and ecology, along with practical…
Resilience x Resource Hub to offer aid for Silver Rail Elementary tragedy victims
Bend-La Pine Schools and local partner organizations will offer support to people affected by the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary. The Resilience x Resource Hub will operate at Larkspur Community Center on Friday…
Bend teacher injured in Silver Rail shooting out of hospital
Becky Drury, a teacher wounded in the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary, has returned home after 23 days in the hospital and four surgeries. Her husband said she is now out of hospital. The shooting left Drury…
Hero dad describes split-second decision to defend against school shooter
Kaylub Giamanco, a father in Bend, Oregon, described how he reacted when he realized a shooting was underway at his daughters’ school. He said he made a split-second decision to confront the gunman and shot him dead…
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Dad who stopped school shooting says he went into "mission mode"
Kaylub Giamanco described how he confronted and killed a gunman who entered Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, during an October 15 shooting. In his first network television interview, he told CBS Mornings…
Hero dad who shot Oregon school gunman describes going into "mission mode" during shooting
Kaylub Giamanco, the father who shot and killed the gunman during a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, spoke with CBS Mornings alongside his wife, Kelsey. He described going into “mission mode”…
Iraq War veteran turned stay-at-home dad said he served so his children would be safe
Rob Baker, a former U.S. Army soldier who served seven years in the Iraq War, is now a stay-at-home father in Bend. Known to fellow soldiers as “Easy” for his calm manner, Baker said he served because he wanted his…
Deschutes County launches program to support veterans in criminal justice system
Deschutes County has launched its Veterans Intervention Strategy to connect veterans involved in the criminal justice system with behavioral health care, substance-use treatment and other support. The District…
I had $91K in shopping debt. A month in an RV changed how I spend.
Zee Gustafson Bowen, a celebrity hair and makeup stylist, shares her journey of overcoming $91,000 in credit card debt. Despite a high household income, Bowen struggled with compulsive shopping as a coping mechanism. A…
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Teacher seriously hurt in Bend school shooting returns home after four surgeries
Becky Drury, the teacher seriously wounded in the October 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, has returned home after four surgeries and 23 days in the hospital. Her husband said she will continue…
Franklin Avenue reopening planned for holiday season
The Franklin Avenue underpass in downtown Bend will reopen temporarily from Nov. 20 through Jan. 4, giving holiday shoppers and local businesses easier access during construction. The project is ahead of schedule, with…
Bend home sales slump to slowest October since 2012
The real estate market in Bend, Oregon, experienced a significant downturn this October, marking the slowest sales volume for the month since 2012. Industry data indicates that high interest rates and limited housing…
AT&T donation helps replenish wildfire shelters across Central Oregon
AT&T has donated support to replenish wildfire shelters across Central Oregon. The contribution is intended to help restore supplies used by shelters serving people affected by wildfire threats. The available report…
Franklin Avenue underpass to reopen for holidays as downtown businesses seek relief
The Franklin Avenue underpass in downtown Bend will reopen temporarily from Nov. 20 through Jan. 4, giving shoppers and businesses improved access during the holiday season. The road has been closed since September for…
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Boys & Girls Clubs steps up for Silver Rail families during school closure
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon provided free childcare and activities for students affected by the temporary closure of Silver Rail Elementary in Bend. About 90 children enrolled in the emergency program…
Silver Rail families honored at Bend photo event
More than 500 people gathered at Alpenglow Park in Bend on November 7 for a community photography event supporting families affected by last month’s Silver Rail Elementary shooting. Volunteer photographers provided free…
GoFundMe raises support for Silver Rail Elementary educator
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $7,000 for Miah Hergert, an educational assistant at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend who was present during the October 15 school shooting. Her sister launched the fundraiser to…
Return to Silver Rail: Students prepare to walk back in 28 days after tragedy, other schools have varied
Students at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend are scheduled to return on November 12, 28 days after a mass shooting at the school killed four people. The school has replaced its south-facing doors and added a temporary…