Some people are early birds and begin sending their thoughts about local races well in advance of the voters’ pamphlet and ballots arriving. Others like to leave things a little more last-minute.

Bend-La Pine Schools announced Monday it plans to welcome students back to Silver Rail Elementary Nov. 12 — what will be nearly one month after a deadly shooting at the school rocked the community. In ...

The Silver Rail tragedy inflicted a communal trauma that most of us feel broadly. For others, that pain is acute. As such, Bend-La Pine Schools is inviting students, parents, district staffers and ...

More than 36% of eligible Deschutes County voters have already voted as of Thursday morning in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election, with registered Democrats outpacing Republicans in early returns.

Disappointed in our Bend Police Response On Oct. 26, I attended the student-led protest in Bend, and I could not be more proud of the young people who showed up, raised their voices, and stood ...

An upcoming event promises full bellies and a chance to care for and protect local wildlife. Back for a third year, Think Wild’s Get Wild Chili Cook-Off takes place Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Unitarian ...

This November, Great Harvest Bakery Cafe is giving back in a very personal way. Owner Kristi was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2024 and underwent chemotherapy and surgeries. Now cancer-free ...

The mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School happened less than a week from the date of this writing. Amid the ...

SELCO Community Credit Union invites Oregonians to vote for their favorite classroom makeover projects from nine finalists ...

An extraordinary show of community generosity at Kendall’s Catwalk for a cause on October 24th, 2026, resulted in a total of ...

Who says Sundays can’t have a little sparkle? This holiday season, Makin’ it Local is bringing a little extra cheer to ...

There’s something special about Sisters. Mountain views, friendly faces, local businesses, and the feeling of being part of a ...