The Deschutes Public Library will soon offer patrons a new way to save on visits to Oregon state parks. Beginning July 17, library cardholders will be able to check out free Oregon State Parks day-use ...

The U.S. Forest Service’s proposed revisions to the Blue Mountain Forest Plan would allow more logging and taking older trees in the name of wildfire prevention Officials at the U.S. Forest Service ...

Editor’s Note: This story deals with sexual abuse and assault of minors. If you or someone you know has been a victim of this crime call 800-656-HOPE for 24/7 help and support. No one involved can ...

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers. Existing home sales ...

The art installations selected for Redmond Airport’s $50 million terminal expansion project spotlight and are inspired by Central Oregon. A panel of Redmond residents spent more than 700 hours wading ...

When Stanton White and Daniel Bowman started their eclectic jazz-funk band Sakoyana with two friends a decade ago, the initial goal was pretty simple. “We all came from very different backgrounds,” ...

A rural residential development of 70 homes between Redmond and Sisters received final approval earlier this year. And given the shift in the Deschutes County political landscape and a petition with ...

The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved updated wildfire mitigation plans for three of the state’s largest electric utilities, requiring continued investments in vegetation management, power ...

At third meeting, Kotek’s transportation workgroup invited lawmakers to discuss their priorities and policy ideas they want to include in 2027 SALEM — Bipartisanship and earlier deliberations over ...

Oregonians kept more than 130,000 mattresses and box springs from landfills during 2025, the first full year of a new statewide recycling program with free collection points in nearly all of the state ...

It’s a busy week at Bend’s venerable Domino Room, located at 51 NW Greenwood Ave. We’ll round up the action below, and you can find more info and buy advance tickets at midtownballroom.com. On Friday ...

Munch & Music: The weekly series provides live music, food vendors, family fun in the Kids Zone, local vendors and beer, wine and spirits; 5-9 p.m.; free; Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; ...