Les Schwab Tires made the difficult decision to restructure portions of its headquarters team in Bend. These changes affect about 70 headquarters roles. Saying goodbye to coworkers who have contributed to the company is never easy, and we recognize the impact this has on employees and their families. Employees leaving the company as part of […]
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Big Ponderoo and Breedlove Team Up for Custom Guitar Raffle
SFF Presents is offering a limited-entry raffle for the fourth consecutive year in conjunction with the 2026 Big Ponderoo Music + Art Festival, taking place June 26 & 27 at Village Green Park in Sisters, Oregon. One lucky winner will have the chance to take home a custom dreadnought guitar made by the esteemed local […]
RDM Refreshes Sunflower Lanyard Program
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is pleased to announce a refreshed rollout of its Sunflower Lanyard Program, originally launched several years ago to support travelers living with hidden disabilities. The update features new, easyโtoโspot signage throughout the terminal, making the program even more visible and accessible to guests who may benefit from a little extra time, […]
OSU-Cascades to Graduate Largest Class in Its History
Oregon State University โ Cascades will graduate 377 students at its 25th commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14. It is the largest graduating class since OSU-Cascades was founded in 2001. More than 300 students are expected to participate in the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m., rain or shine, on the Oval Green on the […]
Rimrock Trails Announces 2026 Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund have announced the recipients of the one-time $2,500 Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships, honoring students committed to pursuing careers in behavioral health and related fields. A total of four $2,500 scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors from Crook County High School and Redmond High School who […]
50501 Central Oregon Hosts “Rise Up, Sing Out”
50501 Central Oregon invites community members to join “Rise Up, Sing Out” on Saturday, June 13, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Peace Corner, located at the intersection of Newport Avenue and Wall Street in Bend. The gathering will feature community singing, drumming, and other participatory activities designed to bring people together in a […]
County Recognizes 2026 Health Hero Award Winners
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, the Public Health Advisory Board and the Behavioral Health Advisory Board are pleased to announce this yearโs Health Hero Award winners. The 2026 Individual Health Hero Award winner for Public Health isย Dr. Randy Jacobs.ย The winner for Behavioral Health isย Lindsey Overstreet.ย Dr. Jacobs served as the volunteer medical director for […]
RootedHomes Opens 23 Permanently Affordable Homes in Redmond
RootedHomes will mark the completion of Rooted at 19th, acommunity of 23 permanently affordable homes, with a public ribbon cutting on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Redmond. Community members, partners, elected officials, and supporters will be present to recognize a major milestone in the expansion of affordable homeownership across […]
Oregon Law Expands โTobacco Productsโ Definition to Prevent Underage Use
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding Oregonโs 3,700 tobacco retailers that a new state law expanding the definition of tobacco products takes effect June 5. People must be 21 to purchase tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems in Oregon and nationwide. Senate Bill 1571, signed into law in March, expands the stateโs definition of tobacco products […]
Help Hang Downtown Bend’s Flower Baskets
Every summer, people walk through Downtown Bend and admire the beautiful flower baskets hanging from our streets. What many people don’t realize is that those baskets don’t magically appear. They happen because community members like YOU show up. On Tuesday, June 16th, we’ll be hanging more than 100 flower baskets throughout Downtown Bendโand we need volunteers […]

