Tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the U.S. Forest Service, will publish a 15-day extension to the comment period on the Trump administrationโs plan to eliminate the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The public now has until October 6th to submit comments on the proposed rescission. Last yearโs comment period on the administrationโs Notice of Intent […]
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Roundabout Books Celebrates a Decade with 10 Special Events and Discounts
Roundabout Books & Cafรฉ is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on October 31. Roundabout Books was opened 10 years ago by Cassie Clemans, who had a vision of enhancing the life of our community by providing a warm and comfortable literary space where people of all ages and backgrounds are […]
Local Paws Pet Supply Celebrates Six Years with Customer Appreciation Event
What began in October 2020 as Oregonโs first dog food truck has grown into a thriving local pet supply store serving pets and their people throughout Central Oregon. Local Paws Pet Supply is celebrating six years in business with its 6th Annual Customer Appreciation Event on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
Latino Community Association Calls on Bend to Stand with Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors
Threats and hostile language directed at immigrants will not disrupt Bendโs Welcoming Week, says the Latino Community Association. LCA encourages Central Oregon residents to support our immigrant neighbors by participating in free events during Welcoming Week, Sept. 8-19. LCA partners with the City of Bend each September to celebrate the contributions of immigrants and refugees, […]
Ways to Take Part in Shine a Lightโs 24-Hour Vigil
This September, NAMI Central Oregon and Hearts Unknown Education (HUE) are coming together forย Shine a Light, a 24 hour candlelight vigil and fundraiser for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. September 25 to 26 | Drake Park, Bend Weโll begin Friday evening with a Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Panel at 6 PM, followed by […]
Central Oregon Locavore Needs $100,000 to Open New Marketplace Before Thanksgiving
Central Oregon Locavore is launching a public campaign to raise $100,000 to complete its new Discovery West marketplace, with the goal of opening the doors before Thanksgiving. The nonprofit began the Discovery West project with an ambitious $200,000 community fundraising campaign. Supporters brought Locavore within $15,000 of that original goal, providing the funding needed to […]
Oregon Cultural Trust Awards $4.5 million to Support Cultural Organizations
The Oregon Cultural Trust โ the stateโs unique funding engine for arts, culture, heritage and humanities โ will provide a record $4.5 million to more than 450 organizations across the state this fiscal year thanks to donations received by Oregonians. A visionary idea founded by the Oregon Legislature 25 years ago, the Cultural Tax Credit […]
Suicide Prevention Trainings and Events Planned Across Central Oregon this Month
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Deschutes County Health Services and the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance (COSPA) invite community members to take part in activities throughout September that promote suicide awareness and prevention. Suicide is a public health issue that affects many. It is complex, but it can be prevented. Connection, support […]
OHA Youth Fundraiser Raffle Now Open
The September OHA Member Meeting will take place on September 9, 2026 at 6:00pm at the BEND VFW HALL, 1503 NE 4th St, Bend. Room opens at 5pm. The guest speakers will be Larry Ashton, a wildlife biologist for the BLM Deschutes Field Office, who will inform members of an upcoming habitat volunteer project. Also […]
Selco Still Taking Applications for Creative Educator Grants and Classroom Makeoversย
Educators have about three weeks to apply for more than $125,000 in support through SELCO Community Credit Unionโs Regional Classroom Makeovers and Creative Educator Grants. The application deadline for the two flagship SELCO Steps Up educator support programs is Wednesday, Sept. 30. SELCOโs Regional Classroom Makeovers fund three projects for up to $15,000 each. In addition, SELCO will award […]

