Abiqua Falls could soon become part of a new Oregon state park. The state parks commission votes Sept. 23 on the $2 million purchase.

Visit Central Oregon has launched an interactive smoke map with real-time air quality, fire info, and 48-hour forecasts to help you decide whether to hit the trails this wildfire season.

Because of pronounced “public interest,” Bend City Manager Eric King will bring the decision to install stationary automated license plate readers to a City Council vote, allowing the public to offer ...

When the Bend City Council voted to turn off its four Flock Safety stationary Automated License Plate Readers on Jan. 7, Bend Police Capt. Brian Beekman said the department would look for an alternate...

Recreation.gov was supposed to make access to public lands more equitable and streamlined. Instead, it’s rife with bots and inequality, while a government contractor benefits.

The Oregon Senate in a 17-11 vote Thursday advanced a bill meant to safeguard public lands against the threat of privatization.