Brooke Snavely

Thanksgiving travel in Oregon is changing as remote work lets travelers come early and stay longer. Central Oregon is seeing a surge in holiday visitors working a few days before enjoying family time.

It was 20 degrees with a wind chill, and still 3,500 people participated in the I Like Pie Run through the Old Mill District Thanksgiving morning.

Always known for making a big entrance, Santa dropped into Bend Friday aboard a helicopter. He is now set up in the Old Mill District's Santa Land, listening to what

RUNNING AWAY WITH A RECORD: Bend’s Hillary Kupish sets two world records while completing The Great World Race -- 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Before this, she ran less than a dozen marathons in her life.

Expect increased rates of seismic activity—earthquakes—at the Newberry Volcano south of Bend next week. Most will be too small to be felt.

A single koi in Oregon’s McKenzie River near Eugene has wildlife officials worried. Invasive species like koi can harm native fish and spread diseases. 🐟

STYROFOAM BAN: A new Oregon law that just took effect bans use of Styrofoam food containers and packing peanuts, replacing them with biodegradable alternatives.

The Central Oregon Nordic Club is offering a series of beginner cross country ski clinics this winter to help its members gain skills and confidence to ski on easy trails

Governor Kotek says hosting the Western Governors in Bend is an opportunity to showcase the many ways state and local officials are cutting red tape that encourages construction of affordable

Playworks, which is in a pilot program at Three Rivers School, is making recess more inclusive with games that bring kids together and foster problem-solving skills. Research shows it boosts classroom performance and attendance.