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The American Red Cross is hosting its annual Celebrate Freedom Blood Drive on the Fourth of July at participating blood centers in Oregon and…

Nonprofits serving Deschutes County have received an extra boost, thanks to the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation. The Foundation awarded over…

Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park…

Marv and Anita Kelso cherish a specific photo album. It holds the last few pictures taken of their son, Jon. “He loved the outdoors. I think…

A 31-year-old Pendleton man pleaded guilty to murder in a Bend courtroom Wednesday afternoon, admitting he fatally beat a retired teacher and Arabian…

A tight squeeze on NW 14th Street in Bend has some commuters and residents complaining. “Yeah, it’s just a little bit claustrophobic when…

(Update to add to ‘most discussed’ list) Two transient brothers have been arrested on burglary, theft and other charges, accused of…

Redmond School District Superintendent Mike McIntosh has announced that Paul Nolan has been selected as assistant principal of Redmond High School.…

The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland will treat more than 5,150 acres for invasive plants this year,…

It’s the time of year wildland firefighters must be ready at a moment’s notice, but on Tuesday, Prineville Hotshots weren’t…

Deschutes County seeks a new volunteer Planning Commission member from the Redmond area and is accepting applications until Friday, July 25. The term…

Jim Pena began his Forest Service career in Oregon more than 35 years ago. Next month, he will return as regional forester to lead the agency in…

The U.S. men’s soccer team’s run to the Round of 16 in the World Cup created a buzz in the country that hasn’t been felt in some…

More than one in five commercial honeybee hives in Oregon did not survive last winter, continuing a financially challenging trend for professional…

Mt. Bachelor will open for the 2014 summer season this Friday, July 4th — and while there’s no longer enough snow to ski or snowboard on,…

With nine months of education, training, and new community connections behind them, a dedicated group of local business and community members have…

Each year, we celebrate the fourth of July with community parades, picnics, barbeques, and fireworks. Bend has the honor of having one of the most…

AAA projected Tuesday that 41 million Americans (12.9 percent of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day…

This year’s 4th of July Pilot Butte public fireworks display will commence at approximately 10 pm on Friday, July 4th. In preparation, the…

Depending on where you stand, Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision was a step forward for religious freedom or a step back for women’s…