One of the sweetest holiday celebrations involves constructing Gingerbread Houses. Building a dream house out of cookies with icing cement and candy accents takes creativity, patience and will power ...

The reopening of the Federal Government last month was a good thing, but the spending bill that allowed it to do so? Not so much, especially for those who produce, sell and consume hemp derived THC.

Jeff Johnston has a ritual during Central Oregon’s winter months. Several times a week, he finds himself, along with Kundi, his Australian Shepherd, standing in the pre-dawn light at Wanoga Sno-Park.

It’s a new dawn in the Deschutes National Forest. After months of analysis and public comment, the Forest Service finalized its approval of Class 1 e-bikes along approximately 160 miles of system ...

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Leonardo da Vinci painted his iconic *Mona Lisa* on a thin panel of poplar wood, which naturally expands and contracts with changes in humidity. Over the centuries, this ...

It’s been a LONG nine years since Disney’s “Zootopia” was released to near universal praise and over a billion dollars at the box office. In my review of the film, I said, “‘Zootopia’ is an important ...

Put down that beat-up Harry Potter paperback. With the right guidance, the forests of Central Oregon can put a spell on you, no wands or wizard hats required. Just ask Three Sisters Backcountry about ...

In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Kat Mastrangelo, Executive Director of Volunteers in ...

You recently retired in the state you love. You’ve raised a family, paid off a mortgage. Supported nonprofits and the local restaurants in your community. Against all odds, you’ve even put some money ...

We are opening our toffee kitchen for a Holiday Pop-Up and decided to invite the next generation of Bend business owners! Find unique hand-crafted gifts created by talented young entrepreneurs from ...

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, ...

Starting December 1, a portion of the Newberry #2 Snowmobile Trail will be closed between junction #317 and #321 south of the ...