Though several controversial land use bills didn’t gain traction in Oregon this year, the discussion over the state’s rate of farmland loss has persisted. Experts on both sides of the land use debate ...

The Madras Pioneer welcomes your letters. Letters should be limited to one issue, contain no more than 250 words and include the writer's phone number and address for verification. Pieces longer than ...

Michael Kohn has been public lands and environment reporter with The Bulletin since 2019. He enjoys hiking in the hills and forests near Bend with his family and exploring the state of Oregon.

The May 30 field day at the Enoch Cyrus orchard on Grey Butte brought volunteers, family members, the Ochoco National Forest workers and the media together for the occasion. Madelinn Schriver, ...

Normally when Ben Gregg is in Portland he’s staying with his family to visit them. However, this time around, he was in a hotel as he began the pre-NBA Draft process. The former Columbia Christian and ...

A new community pharmacy opened in Madras on June 2, offering expanded access to prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine, and essential medical equipment for residents across Jefferson County.

Oregon State right-hander Kellan Oakes (20) celebrates after an inning-ending strikeout against USC on Sunday, June 1. Oakes earned the win over the Trojans, allowing one hit and striking out four in ...

A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens have been admitted to a local wildlife hospital for care and rehabilitation. Bend-based Think Wild admitted the sibling kittens on May 19 after they were found alone ...

A year ago, Dax Whitney was the grim reaper of high school baseball in Idaho. The 6-foot-5, 204-pound right-handed pitcher was nearly untouchable for Blackfoot High School, appearing in 12 games and ...

This editorial is being jointly-published by more than 50 Oregon newspapers and supported by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Have you ever worked on a group project and then had someone ...

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, right, speaks with fire officials on Friday. (Courtesy Jeff Merkley) Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this ...

Emily Picard came on late to get an upset win the 1,500 meters at the 4A Girls State Track and Field Championships A state championship from Emily Picard and a school record in the boys 4×100 relay ...