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Starting May 4, 2026, Cascades East Transit is improving bus service in Bend with more frequent buses, better reliability, and faster connections across town.  Route 6 will also be updated to serve the new Deschutes Public Library – Central Library, opening May 11.  Plan ahead:Check updated schedules at your bus stop, Hawthorne Station, or online at CascadesEastTransit.com. […]

The Rural Oregon Community Foundation, in collaboration with the Crook County High School ASB team, is proud to announce the upcoming Boots & Roots event. This immersive educational experience will take place on Tuesday, April 30th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville. Designed specifically for local 4th-grade students, […]

The Bend City Council has adopted Section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, establishing home‑hardening requirements designed to improve wildfire resilience for new, detached residential construction in Bend. Following a work session discussion on Feb. 25, 2026, City Council directed staff to move forward with local adoption of R327, a state adopted section of the […]

Members of the public are warmly invited to Central Oregon Community College’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its Madras campus expansion, 4-6 p.m., on Thursday, April 30, at 1170 E. Ashwood Road. The event will feature brief remarks from COCC president Dr. Greg Pereira and community partners, followed by the official ribbon-cutting ceremony […]

What do you get when you mix fashion, creativity, sustainability, and 14 local schools worth of student designers? The 14th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show — and it’s back on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at The Pavillion. Founded by two Realms teachers with a love of fashion, an appreciation of art, and a passion for the planet, […]

More than 50 Central Oregon employers and representatives of higher education will gather April 30 to speak with students and families for the third annual Life & Career Readiness Night. It’s a free event from 5 to 7 p.m. at Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend. Organized by high school students, Life & […]

Dogs are big users of parks and trails, and there are few public places where leashes aren’t required. One of the most common concerns from community members involves off‑leash dogs and their handlers not following these rules. Bend Park and Recreation District and the City of Bend Police Department are reminding pet owners about leash […]

Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes today announced a pledge to invest $25 million to charitable causes by 2030, alongside the launch of its Give As You Go™ Fund, an initiative connecting homebuilding with a commitment to building a strong community across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. The fund will focus on philanthropic priorities including housing solutions, […]

What’s the market doing? This is a common question you receive when you are a real estate professional. And it can be a challenging one to answer. But today, the story in Bend is all about balance. After a stretch of rapid appreciation, low inventory, and intense competition, today’s market is settling into a more […]

The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Evans will kick off a week of live music, summer nights, and unforgettable fair experiences right here in Central Oregon. […]