The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome multi-platinum country artist Clay Walker as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Saturday, August 1, 2026, Walker brings a night of classic country hits, fan favorites, and high-energy entertainment to Central Oregon. Known for his smooth […]
Nic Moye
Nic Moye spent 33 years in television news all over the country. She has two adorable small dogs who kayak and one luxurious kitty. Passions include lake swimming, mountain biking and reading.
Seven Red Light Cameras Go Live in Redmond May 15
The City of Redmond will turn on its red light cameras May 15. Phase one of the automated photo enforcement traffic program includes six stationary cameras and one mobile unit that can be placed in different areas. The first fixed camera locations will be facing north, south, east and westbound at NW Sixth Street and […]
Redmond Has a Thriving Art Community
The Dry Canyon Community Art Center is flourishing six months after opening on SW Sixth Street in downtown Redmond. The gallery has hosted three exhibitions showcasing local artists. The featured art display changes monthly and items sold in the gift gallery rotate on a regular basis. Art educators teach classes in rooms at the back […]
Redmondโs Summer Sizzles with a Robust Music Lineup
Thereโs no shortage of live music events in Redmond over the summer. General Duffyโs Waterhole hosts its annual AccuAir Heating & Coolingโs Summer Kickinโ Concert Series with Jacquie Roar on Friday, May 22. Her career skyrocketed on Season 24 of โThe Voiceโ where she finished fourth in the finale. The series also includes country music […]
Update: The Pine Mountain Fire East of Bend is 100% Contained
On Tuesday, May 12, Central Oregon Fire officials reported the Pine Mountain Fire is 100% contained at 2,589 acres. The fire will transition back to the local unit. A warning has been issued for anyone near the burn area. Burned landscapes present hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been […]
Pages of Possibility: A Student Writing Showcase
Students at Central Oregon Community College have revived a literary tradition that hasnโt been around for nearly four decades. The Thread, featuring student poetry, prose and art is an online journal curated and edited by students in the Advanced Creative Writing: Publishing class. Associate Professor Eileen Sather, who teaches the class, says COCC had similar […]
Indulging in Tasty Treats
The Secret Waffle Society has reopened at a new location. Jared Rasic reviewed the food truck back in November, calling it a delicious study in dichotomies. You may have seen it when it was parked downtown at the corner of Greenwood and Bond, but their lease was up at the end of November. Theyโre now […]
TEDxBend Rebirth
After a seven-year hiatus, TEDxBend returns May 30. Eight speakers are scheduled. The theme is โRebirthโ focusing on personal transformation, new ideas and fresh perspectives. Organizers say the theme comes to life through bold ideas and diverse voices exploring renewal in all its forms including personal, cultural, environmental and collective. โRather than fully announcing each […]
Commute Options Announces Return of May Walk & Roll Challenge
Commute Options is inviting Central and Eastern Oregonians to trade four wheels for two feet (or two wheels) this spring with the return of the May Walk & Roll Challenge. Running from May 4 to May 17, the challenge is the centerpiece of a month-long regional celebration of sustainable transit, community connectivity, and healthier lifestyles. Whether commuting […]
The Summer Season Kicks Off with Big Acts & Baseball
Concerts & comedians take the stage The first show of the season kicks off at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Saturday, May 16, with comedian John Mulaney and special guests Fred Armisen and Mike Birbiglia. So far, nearly 50 different headliners are scheduled into October, some of them performing multiple nights. Six of the performers are […]

