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.

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

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

Bend-La Pine Schools announced Tuesday it plans to reopen Silver Rail Elementary following the Oct. 15 shooting tragedy that left three students and a teacher dead, after an “overwhelming” 86% of ...

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 ...

The Bend FFA chapter of Bend, OR, has been recognized in 2026 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA ...

Do you have land that could be growing food, supporting livestock, or helping a local farmer build a business? High Desert ...

The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, a program of the Central Oregon Community College Foundation, will present “The Energy ...

The Forest Service, including the Deschutes National Forest, is hiring temporary seasonal positions for the 2027 fire season. Positions open for application on USAJobs.gov on October 30, and close ...

Approximately 300 young adults filled the four corners of Wall Street and Newport Avenue Monday afternoon, while many more in ...