Under increasing concerns, forecasters and fire officials warn that a combination of drought, low snowpack and climate change could lead to heightened fire risk across much of...

Mount Saint Helens is one of the most well-known peaks in Washington, other than Mount Rainier, not because of its size or its look, but because of its interesting history. On...

Winter doesn’t leave Central Oregon silently—it lingers, melts, refreezes, surprises you with a 60-degree afternoon. It keeps a tight hold on us until it slightly loosens with...

As December moves along, many Central Oregonians are wondering, Where is the snow? After Mt. Bachelor announced on Nov. 28 that their opening day would be postponed, skiers and...

Upon entering The Commons, students’ soft tapping of keys late into the night intermingle with the crackling of the fireplace. Old tables and chairs are illuminated by the flames–an...

Central Oregon is prone to wildfires in the warmer months with its dry and hot climate. In 2024, according to Central Oregon Fire Management Services, 64 of the 65 fires in Central...

Ongoing devastation caused by the Southern California wildfires has left Central Oregonians questioning whether this was the result of avoidable mismanagement or of unavoidable...

During the past two years, Oregon State University Cascades and Central Oregon Community College had an Energy Efficiency competition in February between the residence halls. This...

Have you ever wondered what that garden is next to COCC’s Barber Library? With help from other professors, students, and the campus groundskeepers, Central Oregon Community College’s...

Tribal communities in Oregon are done discussing water rights. On April 20, Acosia Red Elk of the confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, and Film Producer Jesse Locke...

Mushroom-heads, monkeys, deer, fairies and butterflies strolled down the corner of Bond and Louisiana street to celebrate Bend’s Earth Day parade on April 22. Hundreds gathered...