This is a very special month for fathers. A lot of dad’s take their daughters and sons fishing, jogging, for games outside, good listening and so much more. Dads — most of them — love to barbecue. But ...

For those of us of a certain age, we remember when air travel was a rare privilege and a big event to dress up for. Six decades later it has evolved into a mundane activity, necessary to get to ...

So can we age with grace? That is up to us! Just recently, I realized my mind is still the same but my physical appearance doesn’t match anymore. Reality has sunk in. Although I actually I think I did ...

Sitting: It may not sound high risk, but in copious amounts, it is. The consequences are far-reaching — for individuals and for the financial and military security of our nation. Consider this: ...

Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced Thursday that she will run for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Oregon’s 5th Congressional District which includes much of Redmond.

We ranch because we love it, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard. We’ve all had days that challenged us, to say the least, and my husband, Clint Johnson, and I are no exceptions. As ranch owners, ...

Meet Estelle! Estelle is a teenage lab/shepherd mix available for adoption. She is a super goofy dog but can be fearful in some situations. She’s really blossomed at BrightSide and we hope she can ...

Fall is a great time for picture books and reading with your children.. Here are a few new offerings you can find at the Deschutes County Library.

The mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs nationwide is notably absent from Central Oregon, according to veterinary clinics in Redmond and Bend. While only a few suspected cases have surfaced, ...

Meet Banjo! His journey began at BrightSide as an adorable puppy. Circumstances beyond his control led him back to us. Banjo can be described as affectionate, playful, a lover of toys and daily walks.

When it comes to putting out wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, collaboration is key and agencies are increasingly dependent on each other for resources and information sharing. This is especially ...

The cities of Bend and Redmond are getting creative with their solutions to the housing crisis through an $85 million federal program that seeks to remove barriers to housing production. Bend is ...