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The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) welcomes Sean Keithly as its new Community and Economic Development Director, beginning January 12, 2026. Keithly brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development and urban planning across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, with a career spanning regional planning, private-sector development, and public service. His work has […]

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome its newest working dog, K-9 Dozer, a 16-month-old Springer Spaniel specially trained in drug detection. K-9 Dozer has been assigned to the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) Team and will work primarily in undercover and drug operations throughout Deschutes County and the tri-county region. Dozer was […]

Oregon Adaptive Sports and Mt. Bachelor will host a ribbon-cutting on Friday, January 9, at 9:00 am to celebrate the remodel of the Oregon Adaptive Sports Office located in Sunrise Lodge at Mt. Bachelor. The updated space supports the long-standing partnership between the two organizations and represents a shared commitment to high-quality, accessible adaptive snowsports […]

Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and background checks, volunteers are matched with a child that shares similar interests and commits to spending a few hours a week together for a minimum […]

Bend-based filmmaker RA Beattie will bring his latest documentary film, Let’s Make a Fishing Movie, to the Tower Theatre on January 10, as part of the 2026 International Fly Fishing Film Tour (IF4). The screening marks a hometown moment for Beattie, whose work has screened internationally while remaining deeply rooted in Central Oregon. Produced by […]

Scalehouse Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Thin Places, a solo exhibition by artist Hannah Jensen, and Be Right Back, a solo exhibition by artist Victoria L. Smits, on view from January 9 through February 27, 2026. A “Thin Place” is an ancient concept- the idea that in some geographical locations, the veil between the material world and another world is especially permeable. Hannah Jensen […]

Roundabout Books is excited to host NY Times Bestselling author David Guterson at an in-store event on January 29 at 6:30 pm, to discuss and read from his new novel.  “Evelyn in Transit”, releasing on January 20 and already having received advance praise from Pico Iyer, Paul Harding and other prestigious authors, is a crystalline short […]

A brand-new arts and culture festival is coming to the heart of Bend. The inaugural BCD Block Party will take over the Bend Central District on July 10–11, 2026, bringing together local artists, performers, makers, and community members for a two-day celebration of creativity in all its forms. Designed to highlight the vibrant energy of the Bend Central […]

2026 continues the tradition of Sunriver Music Festival’s Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and Sunriver Markets and featuring the 17-piece Notables Swing Band, here’s your opportunity for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall. All seats are reserved and tickets include a glass of wine, multi-course dinner and full concert. The Notables bring your favorite dance tunes from the 1920s-40s so you […]