This week, public health detectives in Michigan got their first big lead in the cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people in the state amid a broader national surge. Initial ...

I am not anti-bicycle, however, I am now convinced the City of Bend’s councilors and planning commission members are anti-automobile. The current council and planning commission are more pro-bicycle ...

Nothing screams Central Oregon quite like the panoramic backdrop of sculpted cliffs and winding rivers. And for $4.15 million, a 7.8-acre ranch with great views of Smith Rock State Park and Crooked ...

The Too Good To Go app bills itself as the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food. It allows customers to pre-order “surprise bags” at a fraction of the retail price. Since it launched in 2016, ...

Redmond is set to discuss a complete, year-round ban of sale and use of fireworks in the city. At a council meeting on Tuesday, councilors and Mayor Ed Fitch discussed a possible ban after ...

A right turn on red is not a wrong. It helps keep traffic moving. But that comes at some increased risk for safety. Drivers attempting to turn right focus more on the vehicle traffic coming from the ...

The Latino Partnership Program awarded $900,000 in grants to Latino-serving nonprofits across Oregon, including $15,000 to both the Latino Community Association in Bend and Better Together Central ...

A wildfire sparked up Sunday afternoon 15 miles east of Prineville. By Sunday evening the Fir Fire grew to roughly an acre in size in heavy timber. Several fire crews, some via the air, responded.

Engineers, volcanic action, and rock-laden waters flowing from the Crooked River watershed have co-operated in lining up the Three Sisters and the railroad and highway bridges over Crooked River. This ...

Another week, another strong lineup of concerts happening at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater, which — side note — announced an addition to its summer calendar just the other day: Rising country star ...

The dog days of summer this year are driving home the importance of the Deschutes River for Central Oregon communities. As we begin July in one of the most significant droughts on record, we see ...

From zero registered devices in 2013 to hundreds in the skies today, public agencies say drones save money and keep staff safe When Oregon lawmakers in 2013 passed a law establishing some of the state ...