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There have been numerous reports of a bright fireball sighting from all over the Pacific NW that occurred early Wednesday morning, according to the…

One of Chimps Inc.’s eight beloved chimpanzees, Maggie, has died at the age of 23 of unknown causes, the sanctuary announced Wednesday, The…

Bend resident John Spence, known in World War II history as “America’s first frogman,” has died at the age of 95, a friend and…

Winter is a pleasant time to visit the exhibits, galleries and animals of the High Desert Museum. The price of admissions during this time is…

Boaters with registration decals that expire on Dec. 31will soon be getting their courtesy registration renewal notice in the mail. The Marine Board…

The Deschutes Land Trust presented two Bend residents with Volunteers of the Year Awards at its annual Open House on October 29. Derek Loeb and Kelly…

Forest Road 370 on the Bend-Ft. Rock and Sisters ranger districts of the Deschutes National Forest is now closed for the season and will not reopen…

With former Bend real estate broker Tami Sawyer already serving a nine-year federal prison term on fraud and money-laundering convictions, the Oregon…

Following an audit conducted by the Oregon Youth Authority, J Bar J Boys Ranch was deemed highly effective as a residential treatment program. The…

Here’s a figure: 808,244 — that’s the number of Oregonians on food stamps. Many will see their payment drop roughly $30 a month by…

Secretary of State Kate Brown on Wednesday urged all eligible Oregon voters to cast a ballot in next week’s election — and to remember…

Call it a case of social media used badly, or call it a case of bad timing at an ATM — either way, it was just bad journalism on our part. On…

Oregon’s sunny October will give way to November chill, but by donating to Oregon HEAT, Pacific Power customers can help make sure that their…

Oregonians will officially move their clocks back one hour at 2:00 a.m. Sunday , Nov. 3 as Daylight Saving Time ends. Businesses that serve alcohol…

Halloween is fast approaching and the need to increase safety awareness for little ghosts and goblins is vital to ensure fun for all. This is the…

Are you ready to make a difference, give back or pay it forward in your community? SMART, Start Making A Reader Today is seeking volunteers for the…

It sounded real, it looked real, and for La Pine firefighters, realistic training is rare — and valuable. “It does get you ready for that…

As you prepare for your winter recreation activities, be sure to buy and display your Sno-Park permit. Oregon’s Sno-Park program helps provide…

Cindy Briggs is a fighter. “I found out I had cancer in February of 2012,” Briggs said. “I had ovarian and uterine cancer.”…

Nov. 1 is fast approaching, the first legal day to have studded tires on your car, truck or SUV in the state of Oregon. This year. tire stores will…