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Mayor Jason Beebe has resigned from the Prineville City Council and his position as Mayor effective June 15, citing personal reasons. Beebe has served on the City Council since 2011 and as Mayor since 2021. His current term was scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2026. City Manager Steve Forrester thanked Beebe for his 15 […]

City of Redmond announces that the position of Mayor and three City Council seats will appear on the November 2026 general election ballot. All terms will begin in January 2027. Residents interested in serving their community through elected office may obtain candidate election packets from the City Recorder’s Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to […]

MusicOregon is conducting a statewide listening tour across seven Oregon communities. Each stop is a free, two-hour public gathering open to musicians, venue operators, music educators, producers, managers, and anyone who works in or alongside the local music scene. The gatherings are conversation-first: no formal presentations, no agenda beyond listening. Participants will help define MusicOregon’s […]

The seventh annual ‘Friends of the Luau’ fundraising event is coming back to Central Oregon to support non-profit hospice services throughout the region, this time at a new location. The event will be held on June 27th from 12pm to 5pm at Centennial Park in downtown Redmond. Friends of the Luau, an event open to […]

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced today the hiring of new principals to lead W.E. Miller Elementary School and Sky View Middle School. Both will begin July 1. Jessica Scott has been named Principal of William E. Miller Elementary School, following Jennifer Johnson’s retirement. Scott has been serving as Assistant Principal at Miller since […]

Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy at the 7th Annual Heroes on the Run, presented by Subaru of Bend, happening on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This beloved community event combines a professionally timed run with a full day of family-friendly activities and celebrations in Bend’s […]

Sisters Habitat for Humanity marked a major milestone on May 29, celebrating both the completion of its Woodlands development and the dedication of its newest homes. The vibrant 10-cottage project provides local families and individuals with a vital opportunity to put down permanent roots. During the dedication ceremony, four new homeowners were welcomed home by […]

Grace and Hammer is entering its fourth full month under new ownership. The new owners of the real estate and the business are a group of long-term Central Oregonian friends who did not want the historic building (built in 1912) to change or the pizza place to go away. So, it was purchased in early […]

More than a dozen Oregon organizations have been awarded electric mobility grants, helping connect communities to the benefits of going electric. This round of grants supports a variety of projects across Pacific Power’s service area, including the purchase of e-bikes, electric vehicles and charging stations. The funding comes from revenue generated by the Oregon Clean […]