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Beginning Friday, May 1, personal and commercial use firewood collection season will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland. Firewood season runs through November 30, 2026. The public should note this is only for the National Forest system lands and does not include permits for firewood cutting on land […]

Roundabout Books is excited to host New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko at an event on June 11 at Summit High School (time TBD) to share stories from his award-winning book, A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon, recounting his end-to-end traverse of the Grand […]

Commute Options is inviting Central and Eastern Oregonians to trade four wheels for two feet (or two wheels) this spring with the return of the May Walk & Roll Challenge. Running from May 4 to May 17, the challenge is the centerpiece of a month-long regional celebration of sustainable transit, community connectivity, and healthier lifestyles. Whether commuting […]

The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) invites the community to celebrate the 50 years of the Pole Pedal Paddle at a PPP Trivia Night on Tuesday, May 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Crux Fermentation Project’s Pub in Bend. The event brings together long time participants, volunteers, supporters and newcomers for an evening […]

The inaugural Schnitzer Prize of the West was awarded to Brad Parry, the Vice Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation in Ogden, UT and leader of the Wuda Ogwa Cultural and Land Restoration Project. The $50,000 award granted by the High Desert Museum in Bend, OR is the first of its kind in the American West, celebrating and […]

The Downtown Bend Business Association is excited to invite you to a special CityFest at First Friday happening this Friday, May 1, in downtown Bend—and it’s the perfect excuse to get out, explore, and support our incredible local businesses. As you make your way through the First Friday Art Walk, popping into shops, galleries, and restaurants, be sure […]

As we move into the heart of the spring real estate season here in Bend—with sunny days, river floats, and concerts just around the corner—many homeowners start asking the same question: What actually makes a difference when it comes to preparing a home for sale? The good news — boosting your home’s appeal doesn’t always […]

Central Oregon residents will gather to commemorate International Worker’s Day with a massive teach-in, march, and protest to declare solidarity with all immigrant and working-class neighbors. Local organizers will train community members in documenting human rights violations, gather resources for ongoing mutual aid projects, and build power towards a world where all can live with […]

The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome Tyler Hubbard as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Thursday, July 30, 2026, Hubbard brings another night of high-energy country music to a full week of summer fun and unforgettable fair experiences right here in Central Oregon. […]

The public is invited to Redmond’s annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 7 at Redmond Community Church, 237 NW Ninth Street, Redmond. The event is co-sponsored by the Redmond Ministerial Association and the Kiwanis Club of Redmond, coinciding with the National Day of Prayer. Doors open at 6:15 a.m. and the event starts with […]