Steve Kaufmann

Feb 8, 2025 | centraloregondaily.com | Steve Kaufmann

Reaching the age of 100 is a milestone worth celebrating, and for one Bend woman, the celebration is taking on a special meaning this weekend, thanks to an outpouring of kindness from strangers. As Ruth Koenig prepares to mark her centennial birthday with family and friends Sunday, the real surprise has been the heartfelt birthday cards she’s received from people she’s never met. "Yes. Yes, indeed. And so many. I'm just overwhelmed. People are so wonderful," Ruth said.

Jan 22, 2025 | centraloregondaily.com | Steve Kaufmann

Bend, like all of Oregon, is well known for it’s jaw-dropping scenery across millions of acres of public land. It’s no secret there are plenty of ways for you to get out and enjoy it year round. But how diverse are the folks out there recreating, and how inviting is the environment they’re adventuring in? Along the lakes, trails, and slopes in Central Oregon you’ll find people reflecting on the power of simply being outside. “We're in Oregon, a lot of stuff to do.

Jan 21, 2025 | centraloregondaily.com | Steve Kaufmann

This is the first of a three-part series looking at the diversity in Central Oregon's scene and the people and organizations working to make sure everyone is welcome outside. Bend, like all of Oregon, is well known for it’s jaw-dropping scenery across millions of acres of public land. It’s no secret there are plenty of ways for you to get out and enjoy it year round. But how diverse are the folks out there recreating, and how inviting is the environment they’re adventuring in?

Dec 6, 2024 | centraloregondaily.com | Steve Kaufmann

Gingerbread Junction returns to Sunriver Resort. It's a special holiday gingerbread house display that raises money for Habitat for Humanity of La Pine-Sunriver. Designing these scenes can be a family affair. Photojournalist Steve Kaufmann caught up with a La Pine mother and her 8-year-old daughter as they were in the middle of their builds to see what it's all about. You can watch that story in the video above. The display opens to the public Sunday at the Lodge at Sunriver Resort.

Dec 6, 2024 | centraloregondaily.com | Steve Kaufmann

What do you do with your tree after the holidays? Maybe have the Boy Scouts pick it up? Recycle it at the landfill? You could donate it to feed some goats and pigs in Central Oregon. Ember's Bunny Rescue takes in the trees to serve as tasty treats for the animals. Photojournalist Steve Kaufmann shows us the four-legged disposal option in the video above. If you're interested in donating, head over to http://emberswildflower.org/RELATED: Baby Nigerian Dwarf goats raised in Terrebonne. That's it.