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In March 2026 the U.S. Department of Agriculture terminated nearly $300 million in grant funding across the country. For us at HDFFA, this is more than a news story, it’s a direct hit. We had been awarded $300,000 in critical grant funding to be distributed over three years to strengthen our local food system. And overnight, it […]

In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team continues its focus on traffic safety in the month of April with special patrols dedicated to distracted driving. The Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team, or MATT, features all six Deschutes County law enforcement agencies – Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, […]

Deschutes Children’s Foundation is excited to announce that they have office space available for nonprofit organizations that specifically serve children and families. Deschutes Children’s Foundation provides the space and support where nonprofits succeed at helping children and families.  Through DCF’s collaborative model, currently 23 nonprofits utilize four community campuses to provide critical services to children […]

Due to increasing wildfire risk and the onset of an early wildfire season, all outdoor debris burning within Redmond Fire & Rescue’s District will close at midnight on April 30, 2026 and a burn ban will take effect. Unseasonably warm and dry conditions, combined with declining fuel moisture, have significantly increased the potential for wildfires across […]

Birkenstock – Bend Shoe Co. is proud to celebrate 50 years in downtown Bend, marking five decades of outfitting the community in comfort, craftsmanship, and iconic style. To honor the milestone, the store will host a 50th Anniversary Celebration on April 25, featuring an all-day in-store party and over $5,000 in prizes and giveaways. More […]

The Deschutes National Forest will extend a reduced version of the temporary area closure of the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project area south of Bend, Oregon, beginning May 1, to ensure public safety and support critical forest restoration efforts. The 32,565-acre closure will remain in effect through at least April 30, 2027. The closure restricts […]

Bend Park and Recreation District is preparing to move some of its operations and planning staff into a new home and is seeking community help with a name. The approximately 5-acre site is located along Boyd Acres Road near Empire Avenue and will be used as the district’s newest operations and maintenance facility. The former […]

Community members are invited to participate in the design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program Projects. The open house will be held in person and online to share project information and gather public input. The open house will take place on April 23, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the VFW Event Room, 1503 NE […]

The Deschutes County Road Department will close a section of Huntington Road near the Three Rivers community from Monday, April 13, through Sunday, April 26, for construction work tied to the South Century Drive/Huntington Road roundabout project.  Huntington Road will be closed to all traffic from the South Century Drive intersection to about 500 feet south of the intersection. Drivers can […]

Deschutes County is accepting applications for one open position on the Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee. The volunteer position is for a member of the public who supports wolf conservation or coexistence with wolves. Applications will be accepted through May 4. The committee makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on […]