Late last month, the city of Bend, Oregon, went viral after someone began sticking googly eyes onto public sculptures around town. Many residents saw the googly eyes as a funny diversion, but city officials were less amused.

Oregon's Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles and achieved an 81.8% graduation rate, the state's second-highest on record. Here in Central Oregon, Redmond, Jefferson County, and Bend-La Pine school districts saw a slight bump from last year.

Students in Oregon’s Class of 2024, who started high school online in the midst of a global pandemic, surpassed expectations and graduated at a rate slightly higher than their peers in 2023 and significantly higher than predicted four years ago.

The HGTV website compiled a wide-ranging list for travel trends and destinations for 2025, including "Coolcations" and cities around the world.

A man in the central Oregon city of Bend says he was responsible for some of the googly eyes placed on sculptures there.

Jeff Keith, who runs a nonprofit, claimed he was behind some of the googly eyes that mysteriously appeared on public art in Bend, Ore.

The California-based company selling Skyline Forest west of Bend has put additional Oregon land holdings up for sale. Shanda Asset Management LLC is selling all of its six properties in

Oregon is noted for having the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world as well as the best national park in the US for stargazing.

Oregon cities say they’re trying to meet the state’s housing goals - but need help building the infrastructure required to add new residents.

Cross-country skiers and fat bikers gear up for a beloved winter race through the scenic Deschutes National Forest at Mt. Bachelor

The Old Mill District, which also oversees the operations at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, is stepping up its efforts to reuse, reduce and recycle.

Students in Oregon’s class of 2024, who started high school online in the midst of a global pandemic, surpassed expectations and graduated at a rate slightly higher than their peers