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Column: Who’s wearing short-shorts?

The other day, I saw a Reel of a comedian talking about the war between short and tall…

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Dredging up history at Sumpter state heritage site

I am always thrilled when I take a trip to northeastern Oregon.  The way the land changes several…

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Key voice in Deschutes conservation plan to retire from irrigation district

Mike Britton to step down from North Unit after years of guiding farmers and forging unlikely alliances Mike…

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Flowers and waterfalls in abundance on Salt Creek Falls hike

Sometimes a place I’ve briefly visited stays in mind as an ideal location to revisit when hiking season…

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Column: The summertime mysteries of Bend

Summer in Bend is full of marvels: postcard-worthy sunsets, warm breezes, cool evenings, well-fed mosquitoes, occasionally smoke-free skies…

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Bend Elks pick up much-needed series win against Cowlitz Black Bears

Tied 9-9 in the bottom of the ninth inning of Sunday night’s rubber match, Jace Miller sent the…

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Cooler weather helps crews increase containment on Cram Fire

Improved weather conditions in Central Oregon over the weekend helped wildland firefighters increase containment lines around the massive…

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Two dead, one still missing after going over Dillon Falls on Saturday

Two people are dead and a third is still missing after a group floating the Deschutes River missed…

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Bend golfer Sam Renner repeats at PNGA Amateur champion

SUNRIVER – Even though he had the chance, Tiger Woods never won consecutive Pacific Northwest Golf Association Men’s…

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Bend 16-year-old cracks top 10 in High Cascades 100 mountain bike race; Mtn. View grad wins women’s race

One of the youngest mountain bike racers in the field was one of the top finishers in the…

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