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.

Most workplace conflict isn’t created by the disagreement itself. It’s created by what we make the disagreement mean. Disagreement is inevitable wherever people work together. We bring different ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

Therese Kollerer is making a first-time run for Sisters City Council in the November 3 election. She joins incumbents Cheryl ...