After a seven-year hiatus, TEDxBend is returning to spark curiosity, ignite conversations, and inspire action. The journey begins with a special TEDxBend Community Event on Sept. 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at The Haven Coworking. Interested community members are invited to join us as we kick off TEDxBend 2026: The Return of Ideas Worth Spreading. The evening will feature two past TEDxBend speakers as they share […]
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Part of Bond Street Closed Sept. 12-15
The closure in front of the courthouse is to remove a construction crane
The Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion project will reach a pivotal phase this week with the scheduled removal of its tower crane, a prominent fixture in downtown Bend. The removal of the crane will require the temporary closure of Bond Street between Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street, starting early morning on Friday, Sept. 12, until the evening of Monday, Sept. […]
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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Deschutes County
A cat caught a bat in Bend that carried the disease
Deschutes County Public Health urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets after a cat caught a bat that tested positive for rabies in Bend last week. Rabies is a serious viral disease that can be transmitted to humans and pets through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. While […]
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Section of Highway 126 Closed Sept. 12-15
Affected stretch is from SE Veterans Way to SE Evergreen Ave in Redmond
City of Redmond will close OR HWY 126 from SE Veterans Way to SE Evergreen Avenue, to all traffic beginning 8:00 PM on September 12, through 6:00 AM on September 15, to tie in a newly constructed roundabout at 9thStreet. The roundabout is part of the Eastside Arterial Project Phase 2 construction, intended to improve […]
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Museum’s Indigenous Speakers Series Continues
High Desert Museum to host three events
The High Desert Museum’s popular Indigenous Speakers Series returns this fall with three vibrant and inspiring programs. Featuring an array of Indigenous voices, the series highlights artists, storytellers, scholars and more who share their unique perspectives with the community. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O’odham), a scholar, author, Indigenous leader and advocate, will […]
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Art in Nature
Concert & Stargazing at Fort Rock with Bend Camerata
Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring another installment of our Art in Nature outdoor performance series in 2025! The supremely talented local a Cappella group, Bend Camerata, will perform inside the ancient volcanic tuff ring at Fort Rock! Join us for a night of art and stargazing in the Oregon Outback. Our adventure will start […]
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Pasta Dinner to Support Toys for Tots
Fundraiser for Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive
Attend a pasta dinner fundraiser to help raise money for the Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive. The Veterans of Central Oregon and Summit Health have joined together to form the Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive. The drive has been formed to replace Toys For Tots, which suspended its campaign, leaving some 9,000 kids without toys. […]
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Woman Arrested in Suspected Puppy Mill Case
Forty-nine animals seized or surrendered from Alfalfa
On Friday, Sept. 5, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Elk Lane in Alfalfa, leading to the arrest of Lorinda Maxwell, 62, on 49 felony counts of Animal Neglect in the Second Degree. The case began earlier this month when a woman who purchased a dog through the […]
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Cascade Natural Gas Launches Hybrid Heating Pilot Program in Bend
It will study whether dual fuel heat pump systems can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save customers money
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation is launching a pilot project in Bend, Oregon to study whether dual fuel heat pump systems can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) while saving customers money through improved efficiency. The systems incorporate both a natural gas furnace and electric heat pump and use advanced control technology to maximize the lowest-cost […]
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Oregon Wild Rallies Public to Defend Roadless Rule
Submit your comment by Sept. 19 to help save the Roadless Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on a proposal that threatens to dismantle the landmark Roadless Rule. This rule preserves the last of our intact public lands as a home for wildlife, a haven for recreation, and a heritage for future generations. Oregon Wild is calling on Oregonians to speak up in […]