Novelist Toni Morrison once said, “All good art is political. And the ones that try hard not to be political are political by ...

The Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion project will reach a pivotal phase this week with the scheduled removal of its ...

This month, a seven-member committee, the District Mapping Advisory Committee, had its first meeting to draw new boundaries for county commission seats. Expect a spicy process.

After serving 18 years in the Marines, Todd Walters found himself homeless at age 60. Though the Iraqi War veteran faces significant challenges in finding his next home, he refuses to sit idly when ...

On Friday, Sept. 5, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Elk Lane in Alfalfa, ...

This time of year, when yellow jackets invade a mountain picnic or backyard barbecue, it’s really hard to see the good in these insects and their relatives. But it’s there. “When people think of wasps ...

By all indications, the threat of any potential attack should have long subsided. On May 27, Jack Billowitz and a friend were cycling back into town from a group ride. The pair had just completed the ...

A new festival is debuting in October that’s meant to feel like a calming retreat. Even the name, ELSEWHERE, conveys transporting one to another place. Organizer Alyssa Reyes describes it as a nomadic ...

The benefits of music and singing have long been explored with various research finding it has positive effects on mental and physical health. A study by the University of Oxford says choir singing ...

Bend Fire & Rescue is alerting the community to a scam involving individuals who claim to be members of the Bend Fire Department and attempt to collect donations from businesses in exchange for ...

Overview: Bend's eighth annual Welcoming Week, filled with celebrations and other events, starts today and continues through Sept. 21. Bend is kicking off its eighth annual Welcoming Week today ...

Deschutes County Public Health urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets after a cat ...