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A number of Central Oregon fires could cause smoke in the area

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Ellen Waterston was named the state's "official poet" last month. In this conversation, the High Desert author, teacher and poet muses on journalism, inspiration and the importance of connection

A list of candidates in the local races in the general election

Starting Sept. 1, counties can began diverting individuals to drug treatment. Law enforcement training on the issue is still forthcoming.

The airport expansion project, expected to start next summer, will address increased demands

Businesses and organizations join local developer Pahlisch in its attempt to pause Bend’s recently enacted tree code

How highly trained volunteer units run command centers in the wilderness to combat the country's largest wildfires

Proposed rule changes would restrict vehicle camping near residential dwellings

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A community-driven campaign offers discounts and incentives for Deschutes County households to switch to solar

Researchers offer support for legislation that allows bicycle riders to treat stop signs as yields

Recent improvements in the North Corridor Project include a new connection to shopping areas along the highway

POWDR announced on Aug. 22 that it will list several of its ski resorts for sale

The Coordinate Houseless Response Office looks ahead at increasing collaboration and state funding

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The Healthy Schools Program is now serving all 14 middle and high schools, aiding in student mental health

The Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul was charged with selling commercial amounts of methamphetamine

As the severity of wildfires grow, is the dream of a continuous hike of the PCT lost?

Over 150 health care workers campaign for a new union contract

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How OSU-Cascades became the first public university in Oregon with a Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Local leaders address resident concerns following a fire on the north side of Bend