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Deschutes County Solid Waste, in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership, City of Bend, Cascade Disposal, and Republic Services, is announcing a Clean Cart education program to help residents recycle right and reduce contamination in the recycling stream. Over the next several months, crews will place informational tags on recycling carts in residential neighborhoods around Bend. […]

As the Old Mill District celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, a few lucky readers may find more than they anticipated when they open the annual Summer Guide. To mark this milestone silver jubilee, five “Golden Tickets” will be hidden inside select copies of the 2026 Summer Guide, which begins distribution on Wednesday, May 13 […]

Featuring songs of Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile and Stephen Stills, Central Oregon Community College’s nearly 80-member Redmond Community Choir takes the stage for a free performance of “Americana: Celebrating Our Musical Roots,” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the Redmond High School auditorium, 675 SW Rimrock Way. “I started planning for this program late […]

United Way Central Oregon (UWCO) is now accepting applications for $50,000 in Emergency Food & Shelter Grants available to nonprofits serving families and individuals in Deschutes County. A volunteer Emergency Food & Shelter (EFS) Board—made up of local experts, community stakeholders, and industry representatives—determines funding priorities and awards. Grants will provide gift cards or vouchers […]

Destination Rehab is excited to partner with the City of Prineville for a special community outing at the Crooked River Wetlands Complex on Tuesday, May 20th, from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM. Funded by a generous grant from COHQA, this one-day event will bring together more than 40 individuals and caregivers for an engaging afternoon of health […]

The City Club of Central Oregon will host a timely community forum on Wednesday, May 21, focused on tourism and the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) diving into recent policy changes to how these funds can be used in communities across Oregon. As tourism continues to play a major role in Central Oregon’s economy, the TLT, […]

SFF Presents has announced the seven Sisters Folk Festival artists teaching at the 2026 Americana Song Academy music and songwriting retreat at Caldera Arts on September 21 – 26. This year’s instructors include Bandits on the Run, Eli West, Jordan Smart, Maya de Vitry, Rosine, Spencer LaJoye, and Thunderstorm Artis, plus longtime Academy contributor and […]

Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect May 13 on certain BLM land in Central Oregon. Campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day and White Rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus. “Protecting the safety of the public and employees is always our […]

The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome multi-platinum country artist Clay Walker as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Saturday, August 1, 2026, Walker brings a night of classic country hits, fan favorites, and high-energy entertainment to Central Oregon. Known for his smooth […]

The St. Charles Health System Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Michael Hartke will serve as the next President and CEO of the organization as Dr. Steve Gordon plans to retire later this year. Hartke currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the health system and is looking forward […]