Central Oregon is at the tail end of a Pandora moth outbreak, which typically last three or four cycles of two years. These moths are native to the region and have a two-year life cycle. During the first year of these moths’ lives they can be found in forests as larvae that look similar to a caterpillar, where they consume pine needles.

This summer is the second year of the moths life-cycle, meaning the larvae have turned into the large, two to five-inch moths that are found all over Central Oregon. This is the third-generation of this outbreaks larvae-moth cycle, meaning we may see them again in two years or they may go dormant again.

A local grocery union held a vote today to see whether union members would want to strike if negotiations with employers can’t be resolved. The union, which represents workers in stores like Safeway and Fred Meyer, say that they are fighting for equal pay for men and woman, and better wages for workers overall.

Central Oregon Daily’s Dalton Roth attended the meeting this afternoon and has more on the situation.

The Old Mill District has a string of renovations planned through the summer. None of the renovations are expected to impede access to the Old Mill over the summer and are to be completed in the beginning of October.

Central Oregon Daily’s Dalton Roth has more on what you can expect from these changes.

While the Pet Parade kicked off today’s festivities, the part kept going at Drake Park with fun for the whole family. Central Oregon Daily’s Dalton Roth has more from the Old Fashioned 4^th of July.

Bend’s fireworks show lights off from Pilot Butte at ten o’clock tonight, but have you ever wondered what it takes to set off one of Central Oregon’s biggest fireworks show? Central Oregon Daily’s Dalton Roth took a trip up the butte to get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to make it all possible.