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The pops and sparkles can make Independence Day pretty magical. But before the big bang, there’s plenty of behind-the-scenes work to make it…

Deschutes County Commissioners set aside nearly four hours for a public hearing Wednesday night on a disputed plan to pipe a stretch of the Pilot…

Jade Ames, a volunteer firefighter with Redmond Fire and Rescue, has been selected as the Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association’s…

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns says he’s concerned about threats on Facebook from people who are angered by a plan to…

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns says he’s concerned about threats on Facebook from people who are angered by a plan to…

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns says he’s concerned about threats on Facebook from people who are angered by a plan to…

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns says he’s concerned about threats on Facebook from people who are angered by a plan to…

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…