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Cascades East Transit (CET), operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), will implement service updates beginning Monday, June 15, including modifications to Redmond’s A and B Flex routes, additional service runs on Routes 22 and 24, expanded transit connections between Redmond, Bend, and Madras to improve commuter transfers, and the addition of a new stop serving […]

Merryweather Home and Gift Design will host “Sip, Shop & Nosh Presented by Merryweather” on Tuesday, June 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at its showroom in Bend’s historic Box Factory district. The community fundraising event will benefit Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and support mental health, substance use treatment, and recovery services for youth and […]

Ovation Performing Arts (OPA) is thrilled to present Broadway and Disney hit “Frozen” June 19-28 at Ridgeview High School. OPA’s Brava cast will bring the magic of the enchanting story of sisterhood, courage and love to life with all the pomp and splendor you’d expect from Disney and OPA, with full orchestra, high energy dance, […]

The City of Bend and local water providers Avion Water Co. and Roats Water System are alerting customers of increasing strain on our water systems as drought conditions worsen in Central Oregon this summer. With a dry winter behind us and irrigation season beginning, outdoor water use is placing significant pressure on community water systems. […]

High Desert Chamber Music’s 2025-26 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, will conclude in June with the New York-based Tekalli Duo. This dynamic sibling violin and piano duo captivates audiences by their technical mastery as well as their shared musical intuition. As The Examiner raves, “The Tekalli Duo are bonded […]

The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water today announced its free state-approved boating safety course has been approved in 15 additional states, giving more recreational boaters access to essential education on safe and legal operation of boats. The course will cover important rules regarding navigation, safety equipment, emergency preparedness, and environmental stewardship.  Boaters in Arizona, […]

Oregon Democrats use every legislative session to build new layers of defense against a reckless federal government and new tools for making life affordable for Oregonians.  Dozens of Oregon laws passed in this winter’s 2026 short session go into effect June 5. They include measures to shield Oregonians from the Trump administration’s brutality and to […]

Beginning Saturday, May 30, the City of Bend and the Bend Police Department will issue citations to drivers who speed or run red lights at three intersections around the City.   The City just completed a 45-day warning period as a first step in the implementation of the Automated Traffic Enforcement program, which is designed to […]