Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo Announces Ja Rule Live in Redmond

The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome multi-platinum artist Ja Rule as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Friday, July 31, 2026, Ja Rule will bring a high-energy night of iconic hits, summer vibes, and unforgettable entertainment to Central Oregon. Known for dominating […]

Construction on Franklin Avenue will be completed in three phases. Traffic impacts will change during each phase. Phase 1 includes replacing and upgrading underground water pipes on Franklin Avenue from First Street through Fourth Street. Work is estimated to begin in May and continue through June. What to Expect During Phase 1 Construction-May through June […]

With a record number of wildlife patients already admitted this spring, Think Wild is rallying community support through its 6th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower. The event will help raise critical funds and collect essential supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife during the busiest season of the year.  This year’s Wildlife Baby Shower […]

The community is invited to an open house celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 at the City’s new Public Works Campus at 21051 NE Talus Place. Visitors will be allowed to explore the new Public Art collection, get a behind-the-scenes look at Public Works facilities and equipment, celebrate the 100-year anniversary […]

The Central Oregon Multi‑Agency Traffic Team (MATT) has concluded its Distracted Driving Awareness Month focused enforcement and education effort, which took place on three days in April: the 20th, 27th, and 28th.  The Bend Police Department led and organized this focused effort.  During this county-wide operation, Central Oregon MATT, made up of officers, deputies, and troopers from Bend Police Department, Deschutes […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is launching a new Monthly Giving Program this May, inviting community members to become “Match Makers” and provide steady, year-round support for local youth through mentorship. The organization aims to recruit 40 founding Match Makers during the month of May to help […]

Crews are making steady progress on the Butler Market & Wells Acres Roundabout and Key Route Project. Beginning May 11, Wells Acres Road will be closed at Butler Market Road until about mid-August. Purcell Boulevard will serve as the designated detour route. Butler Market Road will remain open to eastbound traffic only. This phase will […]

The coalition that sponsored the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway  Historical Marker was honored with an Oregon Heritage Excellence Award on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mt. Angel by the Oregon Heritage Commission. The group was recognized for its grassroots collaboration that culminated in the dedication of a 41-mile stretch of Highway 35 from […]

The annual Central Oregon Community College Salmon Bake, a Native American feast and celebration that’s been a regional tradition for more than a quarter century, is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the newly expanded Madras campus. Held by the college’s Native American program and its First Nations Student […]

It’s planting season in Central Oregon, and our local farmers need a boost! Join the Willing Workers on Local Farms (WWOLF) pack on Thursday, May 14 at Fields Farm in NE Bend for a hands-on day of food, farming, and community. This WWOLF event’s projects will likely include: 🥔 Planting potatoes 🍅 Transplanting tomatoes 🌱 […]