As election day approaches and voter ballots are mailed out on April 29, the Deschutes County Clerk provided community members key information they should know about the process and behind the scenes counting activity. Steve Dennison spoke about the importance of voter registration, key voter deadlines, how votes are verified and internal processes when votes […]
County Clerk Offers Transparency on Voting Process
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Volcano Preparedness Workshop Being Held in Bend
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) and the Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO), is hosting a series of volcano preparedness and public education workshops aimed at strengthening readiness for future volcanic activity in Oregon. As part of this effort, OEM and DOGAMI are […]
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Trailing in the GOP Gubernatorial Primary, Dudley Appears to Change His Views on Abortion
Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley is sending out conflicting messages on a litmus-test issue for many primary election voters: abortion. In October, as he mulled entering the governor’s race, the former Portland Trail Blazer told the Oregon Journalism Project in a videotaped interview that he was pro-choice—i.e., that he supported a woman’s right to abortion. […]
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“Know Camp” This May with Deschutes Public Library
Calling all happy campers! Join Deschutes Public Library this May to celebrate “Know Camp” and discover something new. Learn about local fauna with wildlife stories, flora and food foraging in nature, and better birding field trips. Attend a lecture on companion planting and soil building, and hear about Oregon’s fire lookouts and nearby hikes. Teens […]
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Roller Season Underway at The Pavilion
Bend Park and Recreation District completed its seasonal changeover at The Pavilion and is open for roller activities. Spring through early fall welcomes roller skating, inline skating, skateboarding and scootering at The Pavilion’s non-ice season rink and skatepark. See the schedule for details. There is also registration space available for programs beginning soon for roller hockey, learn to roller […]
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America 250 Oregon Commission Announces Submission to the National Time Capsule
On July 4, 2026, America250 will bury the Semiquincentennial Time Capsule within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, PA. The stainless-steel cylinder, designed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is designed to safely store commemorative objects for 250 years until the capsule’s opening in 2276. Each state was asked to contribute a submission that represents […]
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Youth Sports and Mental Health to be Discussed at OSU-Cascades Science Pub on May 12
Youth sports and mental health will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades’ Science Pub on May 12. The talk, titled “The Stolen Game,” will be given by William Massey, a kinesiologist and associate professor in OSU’s College of Health. Massey is also the director of the Psychosocial Physical Activity Laboratory, known as […]
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Cascades East Transit Increases Frequency on Bend Routes Beginning May 4
Starting May 4, 2026, Cascades East Transit is improving bus service in Bend with more frequent buses, better reliability, and faster connections across town. Route 6 will also be updated to serve the new Deschutes Public Library – Central Library, opening May 11. Plan ahead:Check updated schedules at your bus stop, Hawthorne Station, or online at CascadesEastTransit.com. […]
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Rural Oregon Community Foundation, Live Heads Up and Crook County High School Partner for ‘Boots & Roots’ Educational Event
The Rural Oregon Community Foundation, in collaboration with the Crook County High School ASB team, is proud to announce the upcoming Boots & Roots event. This immersive educational experience will take place on Tuesday, April 30th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville. Designed specifically for local 4th-grade students, […]
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City of Bend Adopts Residential Wildfire Mitigation Building Code, Effective May 15
The Bend City Council has adopted Section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, establishing home‑hardening requirements designed to improve wildfire resilience for new, detached residential construction in Bend. Following a work session discussion on Feb. 25, 2026, City Council directed staff to move forward with local adoption of R327, a state adopted section of the […]