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Between June 10 – June 14, the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team (MATT) conducted a High Visibility Enforcement Effort, increasing patrols and traffic enforcement efforts during a busy week of events and travel in the region.  MATT enforcement efforts focused on impaired driving deterrence and DUII enforcement, as well as Speed, Occupant Protection, Land Departure, […]

This year’s July 4 Pilot Butte public fireworks display presented by Subaru of Bend will commence at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from July 1-5 as preparations are made for the July 4 public fireworks display. Bend Fire & […]

The City of Redmond is proud to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an evening of community fun, local talent, and friendly competition at the Redmond 250 Community Block Party on July 3, 4:00 -8:00 PM at Centennial Park. As part of the festivities, community members are invited to participate in two Blue Ribbon contests designed […]

Redmond Fire & Rescue (RF&R) announces details for the memorial service honoring Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kienzle. The service will be held at the Deschutes County Fairground Events Center on July 11th at 11am. The service is open to the public and will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in person. Live Stream Access:https://tinyurl.com/KienzleMemorial […]

After last week’s brushfire in Alfalfa threatened homes and led to several evacuation notices, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is urging community members to stay alert and prepare for wildfire season. It’s important to understand Oregon’s three emergency evacuation levels—Level 1: Be Ready, Level 2: Be Set, and Level 3: Go Now. These notices can […]

Beginning Monday, July 6, a temporary westbound lane closure of Franklin Avenue from NE Third Street to NE Fourth Street will be required for about one month. The detour route will include NE Eighth Street, Greenwood Avenue, and NE Third Street. Other daytime work and some night work will continue in one to two block […]

Bend Park and Recreation District’s Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924, and the 99th occurrence of the annual tradition will kick off the Independence Day holiday on July 4. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Lineup for the parade starts at 8:30 a.m. at Harmon Park. Parade participants are encouraged to arrive in […]

Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is pleased to announce the selected artists for the Terminal Expansion Public Art Program following a competitive national call that generated more than 300 proposals from across the United States. Artwork for the terminal expansion was selected through a formal competitive solicitation conducted as part of the RDM Public Art Program. […]

The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSA) of Oregon and Washington is celebrating the immense success of its recent regional Roadshow stops in Bellingham and the Tri-Cities. These foundational gatherings served as vital resource hubs and community-building events for families navigating Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder. The momentum is now moving to Central Oregon. The […]

St. Charles Health System has experienced rapid growth in the services and amount of care provided throughout Central Oregon in recent years. The growth is aligned with increases in population and demand for care in the region and has mostly occurred in the outpatient and specialty services areas of the organization. “We have been in […]