Oregon Democrats use every legislative session to build new layers of defense against a reckless federal government and new tools for making life affordable for Oregonians. Dozens of Oregon laws passed in this winterโs 2026 short session go into effect June 5. They include measures to shield Oregonians from the Trump administrationโs brutality and to […]
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Youth Theater Group Presents Broadwayโs โFrozenโ
Ovation Performing Arts (OPA) is thrilled to present Broadway and Disney hit โFrozenโ June 19-28 at Ridgeview High School. OPAโs Brava cast will bring the magic of the enchanting story of sisterhood, courage and love to life with all the pomp and splendor youโd expect from Disney and OPA, with full orchestra, high energy dance, […]
Bend Red Light Camera Citations Begin on Saturday May 30
Beginning Saturday, May 30, the City of Bend and the Bend Police Department will issue citations to drivers who speed or run red lights at three intersections around the City. The City just completed a 45-day warning period as a first step in the implementation of the Automated Traffic Enforcement program, which is designed to […]
Galveston Corridor Safety Project Update
This project is all about making the Galveston corridor safer for everyone who uses it. As we get closer to construction, we want to keep you in the loop about whatโs happening and whatโs guiding the project decisions. You may recall, there were substantial public involvement efforts during the early development of this project. And […]
Happy Girls Sisters Run 2026 Returns October 24 with Trail Views, Sisterhood and Small-Town Charm
Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to experience one of Central Oregonโs most scenic and inspiring race weekends as the Happy Girls Sisters Run returns Saturday, October 24, 2026, in beautiful Sisters. Featuring a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, the event combines fitness, friendship and mountain-town magic in a welcoming atmosphere designed to […]
OSU-Cascades Advances Innovation District Goals with Launch of Energy Innovation Center
Oregon State University โ Cascades has launched the Energy Innovation Center to accelerate research and development in energy technologies in Central Oregon and beyond. The center will focus in areas such as energy storage, carbon capture and abatement, and power generation and controls. It is also designed to help advance the work of entrepreneurs and […]
3 Sisters Equine Refuge Launches Orphan Foal Fund After Critically Ill Foal โRocky Balboaโ Survives Against the Odds
3 Sisters Equine Refuge has launched its 2026 Orphan Foal Fund after rescuing a critically ill newborn coltโnow namedย Rocky Balboaโwho has been fighting for his life at Bend Equine Medical Center since May 13. Rocky arrived severely malnourished, dehydrated, resulting in a medical crisis that has already exceededย $10,000 in veterinary costs. To help cover Rockyโs […]
COCCโs Deer Ridge Prison College Program to Confer First-ever Associate Degrees
Central Oregon Community Collegeโs education program at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution is conferring its first-ever degree awards from its recently established associate degree program. Nine students will receive their college degree. The degrees will be presented at the annual graduation ceremony from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at the facility in Madras, 3920 E. […]
Art Meets Wine in Sunriver Returns for Fun and Purpose
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month and explore the richness of the stateโs wine country without leaving Sunriver. Art Meets Wine in Sunriver returns 3-7 p.m., Saturday, May 30, to Sunriver SHARC for an eighth year. The event is about more than whatโs in the glass. Hosted by the Sunriver Womenโs Club, it is one of the […]
Affordable Housing Applications Opening for New La Pine Community
The Foundation for Affordable Housing is proud to announce that applications for Wickiup Station Apartments, the new affordable housing community in La Pine, are available in person and on-line beginning on May 28, 2026, marking a major milestone for the highly anticipated development in the Wickiup Junction area. A community lease-up event will also be […]

