I know my title, EXTREMELY ORDINARY MIRACLES, is a contradiction in terms, an oxymoron, a paradox, an incongruity. I know what a miracle is. Trust me for a few more minutes. Some common definitions of ...

Join us for the 31st Annual High Desert Garden Tour, presented by OSU Extension Service and OSU Master Gardeners™. On this ...

A group of local businesspeople and hockey enthusiasts have their sights set on building Central Oregon’s first indoor ice rink — and they’re seeking $40 million to do it. The massive nonprofit ...

Imagine dangling upside down, 200 feet in the air, unexpectedly caught in the device that’s supposed to be helping you rappel down the mountain. That’d be enough to make most people panic. Not Jeska ...

Bridge & Burn, the Pacific Northwest apparel brand known for its classic, functional, and distinctively versatile designs, is officially opening its doors in downtown Bend on July 1, 2026. Bringing ...

Following our extraordinary record-setting season, High Desert Chamber Music is entering an exciting new chapter. As our ...

When the High Desert Museum opened in 1982, founder Don Kerr had a lofty vision for the destination he’d long dreamed of. The campus nestled in the forest south of Bend would create experiences to ...

The Bend Police Department has made good on its intention to shore up its internal policy on automated license plate reader ...

It’s that time of the year again! Outrun the mosquitoes at Tumalo Falls as you hike to Happy Valley, run the Burma Road Trail, soak up some rays paddleboarding on Three Creek Lake and hike Black Butte ...

Every July, I like to look back at the first half of the year to take the temperature of our current cinematic landscape. By this time last year, we already had the dizzying peaks of “Sinners” and “On ...

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, helmed by Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, projects $1 million in savings in Fiscal Year 2027. Yet there may be hidden costs. Credit: Peter Madsen Deschutes County ...

I’ll be perfectly honest with you right now. The hardest I’ve ever cried in a movie theater was at the end of “Toy Story 3.” Rewatching it to prepare for the release of “Toy Story 5,” I figured it ...