The City of Bend invites community members to attend a pre-construction open house for the Second Street Waterline Project, a key infrastructure upgrade that will replace aging waterlines and strengthen the future reliability and resilience of the Cityโs water system. The open house will be held on Thursday, June 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. […]
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SE 15thย Street and Ferguson Road Intersection Closure Begins June 22
Crews are preparing to begin construction of a new single lane roundabout at the intersection of SE 15th Street and Ferguson Road. To complete the work safely and efficiently, the intersection is expected to fully close, beginning Monday, June 22, with detours in place. The closure will begin after the private development project impacting Ferguson […]
Central Oregon Nonprofits Receive Funding from OnPoint
OnPoint Community Credit Union has announcedย grants supporting Central Oregon nonprofits through itsย bi-annualย Community Grants & Giving program, including funding forย theย BendNEXTย Foundation.ย BendNEXT received $3,500 to fund leadership development scholarships for 10 emerging leaders in Central Oregon. The program includes skills-development workshops, networking opportunities and year-round mentorship circles designed to help strengthen the regionโs workforce pipeline. The support comes as Central Oregon […]
$5.5 Million Settlement Resolves Black Butte Ranch Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Brought by 14 Former Employees
A $5.5 million civil settlement has resolved a lawsuit brought by 14 former employees of Black Butte Ranch who alleged years of sexual abuse, battery, and harassment by Glenn Michael Woosley, a longtime Robertโs Pub server and supervisor who had worked at the Ranch for nearly four decades. The lawsuit, originally filed in June 2024 […]
Alpaca Brunch to Support Local Food Access Programs
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) invites the community to an unforgettable morning of local food, fluffy alpacas, and family-friendly fun at their upcoming Alpaca Brunch fundraiser on Sunday, June 28 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Hosted in partnership with Oregon Alpaca Experiences, the event will offer guests a unique picnic-style brunch experience set right […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Sonja Halsey๐ง
In this episode of Bend into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Dr. Sonja Halsey, a naturopathic physician, performance coach, and founder of Empower Her Health & Performance, to explore the powerful connection between hormones and athletic performance. Dr. Halsey shares how her work with young female athletesโfrom USA Hockey to international training campsโis helping […]
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Emerson Levy๐ง
In this episode of Bend Donโt Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy, an attorney, educator, and public servant representing House District 53. Emerson shares how her work is grounded in community inputโfrom tackling lithium battery fires at local landfills to navigating complex legislation around liability, transportation funding, and environmental safety. […]
MountainStar Opens Birdies 4 Babies Fundraiser Registration
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is kicking off summer with the invitation to join our biggest annual fundraising event. Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Birdies 4 Babies (B4B) Gala & Golf Fundraiser, following a record-breaking year that raised more than $600,000 to support children and families across Central Oregon. As MountainStar celebrates […]
Construction on the Galveston Corridor Safety Project to Begin in Mid-June
Construction is set to begin on the Galveston Corridor during the week of June 15, weather dependent. The project will be completed in three phases of construction. The first phase of work this summer will maintain two-way traffic on Galveston Avenue. Early in the projectโs development, the community provided meaningful input that helped shape initial […]
Layoffs at Les Schwab Headquarters
Les Schwab Tires made the difficult decision to restructure portions of its headquarters team in Bend. These changes affect about 70 headquarters roles. Saying goodbye to coworkers who have contributed to the company is never easy, and we recognize the impact this has on employees and their families. Employees leaving the company as part of […]

