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City of Redmond’s Mayor Ed Fitch will deliver his annual State of the City address from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 28, at Redmond City Hall, located at 411 SW 9th St. The State of the City address will reflect on the past year, provide updates on city projects, current challenges, and a look ahead […]
The all-ages festival will feature nationally touring artists alongside standout local performers across multiple professional sound stages. Festival organizer Bob Heffernan says the festival continues to celebrate America’s rich musical heritage while building a thriving blues community in Central Oregon. The 2026 lineup includes national sensation Thunderstorm Artis, Watkins Glen,Eric Leadbetter Band, Maxwell Friedman Group, The […]
Crux Fermentation Project yesterday announced the reopening of its iconic pub lawnfollowing a comprehensive renovation designed to better serve the evolving needs of the Bend community. Long regarded as one of the city’s most beloved gathering spaces, the updated outdoor area blends thoughtful design, sustainability, and flexibility, ensuring it remains a central hub for locals […]
Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author of more than 40 books, to discuss her latest historical fiction novel, With the Enduring Tides, the second book in the Women of Cannon Beach series at an in-store event on June 4 at 6:30 pm. On the rugged Oregon coast in the early 1900s, the lives of a group of […]
The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome Banda Carnaval as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Sunday, August 2, 2026, Banda Carnaval will bringthe energy, passion, and unmistakable sound of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Central Oregon for an unforgettable night at the fair. […]
Dependent on weather and fuels conditions, the Central Oregon Fire Management Service will host this year’s Central Oregon Wildfire School (C.O.W.S.), an interagency training event designed to strengthen wildfire response coordination across Central Oregon. As part of the training, firefighters will respond to and learn proper suppression techniques on small live fire exercises on the Crooked […]
Summer is the perfect time to make your home feel lighter, brighter and more relaxed without spending a lot of money. The best seasonal updates are simple ones: they clear visual clutter, bring in fresh color and make everyday spaces feel easier to enjoy. Current decorating trends point toward mismatched vintage finds, layered natural textures, […]
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) wants employers to know that scammers are trying to steal money from them through tactics of misrepresentation. Oregon OSHA has learned of several recent cases of fraudulent activity involving two types of scams. We are providing information about them to help employers protect themselves. One type […]
Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) announces its June 2026 production of “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman. Performances run June 4–14, 2026, at Open Space Event Studios. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rabbit Hole is a deeply moving story about a family navigating unimaginable loss. With compassion, honesty, and moments […]
Lace up your sneakers and wear pink: IN OUR BACKYARD (IOB) invites Bend and all of Central Oregon to join the 3rd Annual Speak Up Pink Duck 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Athletic Club of Bend. This family-friendly, all-ages event raises awareness and funds to equip Central Oregon students […]
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