Sisters City Council has delayed its decision on the proposed expansion of its urban growth boundary until Nov. 5. That’s due ...

If you’ve ever driven on Highway 20 toward Sisters, you’ve seen the metal horses off to the left side, frozen midstride against the Cascade peaks. Just past them on the right, not as noticeable but ...

The morning frost outside and kids back in school remind us of the turning of the season.  Seeing more upper respiratory infections in our clinic is also a reminder of the time of year when we’re more ...

Porcupines, which are the second largest member of the rodent family (Rodentia) and in the Beaver State (named after the largest member of the Rodentia), are classified as an unprotected species. But ...

Libra architect Christopher Alexander developed a sixth sense about why some spaces feel comfortable while others are alienating. What was the source of his genius? He avoided abstract principles and ...

Freeride mountain biking is a type of off-road cycling involving high-risk tricks and big jumps, pushing all boundaries.

The name “Brass Queens” represents a female brass band with attitude. The Brooklyn-based group debuted in March of 2019, chipping out a reputation in a generally male-dominated landscape, one pop-up ...

A new, upscale hotel is being planned on NW Arizona Avenue between Wall and Bond Streets. In addition to overnight rooms, CASCADA Bend will also have a thermal spa and wellness destination with ...

A key sticking point of the current federal government shutdown is something called “the enhanced premium tax credit,” which Democrats want to keep and Republicans want to end. The credit, if not ...

Wake up seven days a week with the Cascades Reader. Get local news, event information, podcasts, discounts and more. Sign up now! Sign up Back in June, I wrote a short article about foraging for ...

Deanna Brodsky, who is a licensed massage therapist living and working in Bend, has something to say: No, creeps; she doesn’t ...

Deanna Brodsky, who is a licensed massage therapist living and working in Bend, has something to say: No, creeps; she doesn’t offer happy endings. Brodsky has worked as an LMT for a combined 10 years ...