The American mink is an animal many people overlook, yet hidden under its plain appearance and common presence is a story of invasion, industry, and history. One of the industries intertwined with ...

Greg Bence encountered three mountain goats while hiking to Jefferson Park via the Whitewater Trailhead on September 24, 2026. Note that the mountain goat on the right is missing his right eye.

We fly anglers can be a cranky, crabby lot - especially when another person tries to horn into our fishing spot of the moment. No one owns the river, but an angler fishing a particular place has the ...

We are a very divided country. The political parties of all persuasions can’t seem to agree on even the most basic of things; let alone actually work together to find solutions to our many problems.

Deschutes County commissioner To the Editor: We are proud to support Amy Sabbadini for Deschutes County Commission. We taught beside Amy for 20 years at Bend Senior High and have seen her dedication, ...

This summer has been saturated with articles, social media attention, and community discussion about e-bikes. Many emphasize ...

Sisters Middle School hosted area community (SMS) members representing 28 different professions for the annual Career Day on ...

A plan for logging, reforestation and habitat restoration on the Akawa Butte Fire area is moving ahead — but with ...

Like clockwork, the annual Harvest Faire saw about 180 artisans, food makers, and purveyors of thousands of hand-crafted ...

Sisters residents are familiar with Morgan Schmidt as the director of the local chapter of the Red Cross. She has operated ...

The work of bulldozers and other heavy equipment to the east of the post office is not part of changes taking place at The ...