Brooke Snavely

TIRE BLOWOUT SEASON: Flat tires and tire blow outs can spike under the heat of summer. Here is how to check your tires' condition and when you should consider replacing them.

People should avoid swimming and high-speed water activities, such as water skiing or power boating, in areas of the lakes where blooms are present as the major route of exposure to potential toxins is ingestion of water. Toxins are not absorbed through the skin. However, those with skin sensitivities may get a puffy red rash.

Hikers can hike up and down Evergreen for free or, for a more mellow experience, can purchase a scenic chairlift ticket to ride the lift up and hike down. A valid Bike Park ticket or pass is required to ride a bike down the Evergreen Trail.

The City of Bend is preparing to update its parking laws to address the challenge of people living in RVs along residential streets, such as those living on Watt Way.

"IT RIPPED EVERYTHING TO SHREDS": A powerful thunderstorm that passed through Central Oregon Saturday evening tore apart a building at Over The Edge Tap House in Crooked River Ranch.

Friends said Chimanbai Patel of Bend jumped into Diamond Lake Saturday and disappeared. Patel's family said something about that doesn't add up.

POWDR announced Thursday it intends to sell Mt. Bachelor and other ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada. The sale will include the Sun Country Tours rafting business.

Tired of annual flu shots? OHSU researchers are working on a "one-and-done" flu shot that could provide lifetime immunity.

Level II (Get Set) and III (Go Now) evacuation orders are in effect near the fire, which is located about 5 miles southeast of Chiloquin.

Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp, who is running for Deschutes County Sheriff, is threatening legal action against his opponent and others in the office. He alleges ongoing targeting, harassment and election interference. Two other sergeants and a deputy have also filed claims.