At a time when both U.S. parties paint the other as a threat to the country’s future, both are ignoring one of the gravest threats of all: student achievement levels that are abysmally low. The only ...

An Oregon lawmaker wants to make visiting state parks cheaper for residents. Rep. Cyrus Javadi, D-Tillamook, last week floated the idea of introducing a bill to make parking at Oregon State Parks free ...

State regulators pointed to “uncertainty” in light of Congress’ decision not to extend enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act last year Oregonians who own small businesses or buy their ...

JW Francis currently lives in a Zen monastery in the middle of Los Angeles. Five or so years ago, he called New York City home. In between was a whole lot of movement. “I quit my job and went on the ...

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Flow under the sun on the new yoga lawn — all-level sequences that build strength, boost endurance and increase flexibility; 9:15-10:15 a.m. on weekdays starting Monday; $22; ...

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a wildfire disaster emergency Tuesday and deployed the Idaho National Guard to help fight the Big Grass Fire burning along the border of Oregon and Idaho, Little’s office ...

Crook County’s emergency responder agency leaders briefed Prineville City Council on Tuesday on wildfires that have scorched huge chunks of the county over the last two weeks. Crook County Fire and ...

International riders claimed the top spots of the podium at the five-day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, staged Wednesday through Sunday on gravel and dirt roads throughout the Central Oregon Cascade ...

The Crooked River Roundup horse races are celebrating a milestone that event director Doug Smith finds hard to believe. “It’s our 60th year,” he said. “That’s a long time ago, and it is cool to ...

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 ...

On a warm afternoon near Bend’s new Central Library, property developer Gary Miller stood beside a stretch of freshly-graded land and pointed in nearly every direction. A hospital over there.

A 32-year-old Texas man was shot in southwest Bend on Friday night after an altercation with a family member. According to Bend Police, officers responded to the 300 block of SW Century Drive, near ...