Business

Summer is more than a season of sunshine and outdoor recreation in Central Oregon — it’s also one of the busiest times of year for real estate. While homes sell throughout the year, summer has long been considered one of the strongest seasons for homeowners looking to maximize their property’s appeal and attract motivated buyers. […]

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is kicking off summer with the invitation to join our biggest annual fundraising event. Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Birdies 4 Babies (B4B) Gala & Golf Fundraiser, following a record-breaking year that raised more than $600,000 to support children and families across Central Oregon. As MountainStar celebrates […]

Construction is set to begin on the Galveston Corridor during the week of June 15, weather dependent. The project will be completed in three phases of construction. The first phase of work this summer will maintain two-way traffic on Galveston Avenue. Early in the project’s development, the community provided meaningful input that helped shape initial […]

Les Schwab Tires made the difficult decision to restructure portions of its headquarters team in Bend. These changes affect about 70 headquarters roles. Saying goodbye to coworkers who have contributed to the company is never easy, and we recognize the impact this has on employees and their families. Employees leaving the company as part of […]

50501 Central Oregon invites community members to join “Rise Up, Sing Out” on Saturday, June 13, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Peace Corner, located at the intersection of Newport Avenue and Wall Street in Bend. The gathering will feature community singing, drumming, and other participatory activities designed to bring people together in a […]

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, the Public Health Advisory Board and the Behavioral Health Advisory Board are pleased to announce this year’s Health Hero Award winners. The 2026 Individual Health Hero Award winner for Public Health is Dr. Randy Jacobs. The winner for Behavioral Health is Lindsey Overstreet.  Dr. Jacobs served as the volunteer medical director for […]

SFF Presents is offering a limited-entry raffle for the fourth consecutive year in conjunction with the 2026 Big Ponderoo Music + Art Festival, taking place June 26 & 27 at Village Green Park in Sisters, Oregon. One lucky winner will have the chance to take home a custom dreadnought guitar made by the esteemed local […]

Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is pleased to announce a refreshed rollout of its Sunflower Lanyard Program, originally launched several years ago to support travelers living with hidden disabilities. The update features new, easy‑to‑spot signage throughout the terminal, making the program even more visible and accessible to guests who may benefit from a little extra time, […]

Oregon State University – Cascades will graduate 377 students at its 25th commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14. It is the largest graduating class since OSU-Cascades was founded in 2001. More than 300 students are expected to participate in the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m., rain or shine, on the Oval Green on the […]

Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund have announced the recipients of the one-time $2,500 Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships, honoring students committed to pursuing careers in behavioral health and related fields. A total of four $2,500 scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors from Crook County High School and Redmond High School who […]