Natural Grocersยฎ is inviting the community to cool off and save during its annual Summer Savings event, July 16-18. Natural Grocersยฎ, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is turning up the summer fun with its annualย Summer Savings event,ย July 16-18, 2026. Customers will find Even More AffordableSMย deals on seasonal favorites, a […]
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Indivisible Redmond to Hold a Protest Demonstration on July 18
On Saturday, July 18, Indivisible Redmond is joining communities across America for Good Trouble Lives On โ a national weekend of action to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and to demand an end to the growing attacks on our democracy and our rights.ย Right here in Redmond, weโll be gathering at the Freedom […]
541 Bounce Experience Joins Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo
Theย Jefferson County Fair & Rodeoย is pleased to announce that it has secured an exciting new attraction to replace the Paul Maurer Shows Carnival. This yearโs fair will featureย 541 Bounce Experience, offering a wide variety of family-friendly entertainment including waterslides, bounce houses, themed obstacle courses, a Jellyball Battle Arena, carnival games, movies, and more. Pre-Sale passes […]
Central Oregon MATT and Oregon State Police Launch Countywide Traffic Safety Operation July 16โ18
The Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team (MATT), alongside the Oregon State Police High-Visibility Enforcement Unit, will conduct a coordinated traffic safety operation throughout Deschutes County from July 16 through July 18. The three-day effort will focus on speed-related violations and DUII deterrence, detection, and arrests. All six member agencies of the Central Oregon MATTโBend Police […]
Mt. Bachelor Launches New Community Event: Lift Up Local Schools
Mt. Bachelor and the Bend-La Pine Education Foundation are partnering to host Lift Up Local Schools, a new summer event that brings families and community members together for an unforgettable afternoon on the mountain while raising funds for education. Taking place on Sunday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lift Up Local Schools offers discounted scenic […]
Deschutes Land Trust announces Monarch Butterfly Naming Contest
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that it is hosting a Monarch Butterfly Naming Contest in July. Kids ages 5-17 can submit a name for a monarch butterfly July 10-26, 2026. Winners will have their submitted name connected to a monarch butterfly tracking tag so they can track their monarch! The Deschutes Land Trust has […]
Road Closure on Brosterhous Road Begins July 27
The City of Bend is beginning construction on the Azalia and Windsor Sewer Project. Crews will be installing a new sewer main along a short portion of Brosterhous Road. To complete this work safely and efficiently, Brosterhous Road will be fully closed from the railroad undercrossing to Windsor Drive starting July 27, 2026. Construction is […]
ODHS Program Waives Tuition and Fees for Young People Who Have Experienced Homelessness
Young people in Oregon who have experienced homelessness and are pursuing higher education at eligible Oregon schools are eligible for the Oregon Department of Human Services, Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program Tuition and Fee Waiver Program. โCollege can feel out of reach for young people who have experienced homelessness, and this program tells them that Oregon […]
LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Imani Denae ๐ง
Join Cody Parr (Beertown Comedy), Creach, Hopper & Julia Reed Nichols for a lively conversation on Central Oregon culture, where sports, community events, and delightfully quirky topics collide. From the World Cup to womenโs sports bars and drone fireworks, we explore whatโs happening locallyโand what could be next. Also in this episode meet comedian Imani Denae who shares her journey from Portland to Philadelphia, […]
Construction on Cooley Roadย Begins Monday, July 13
The Cooley Sewer Improvements Project will begin construction on Monday, July 13 between Ranch Village Drive and NE 18th Street. During this project, expect lane closures and delays with flagging, but traffic will remain open in both directions. Project completion is anticipated in the fall. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6:30 […]

