The City of Redmond is proud to celebrate Americaโs 250th anniversary with an evening of community fun, local talent, and friendly competition at the Redmond 250 Community Block Party on July 3, 4:00 -8:00 PM at Centennial Park. As part of the festivities, community members are invited to participate in two Blue Ribbon contests designed […]
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Redmond Fire & Rescue to Host Memorial Service for Micheal Kienzle
Redmond Fire & Rescue (RF&R) announces details for the memorial service honoring Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kienzle. The service will be held at the Deschutes County Fairground Events Center on July 11th at 11am. The service is open to the public and will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in person. Live Stream Access:https://tinyurl.com/KienzleMemorial […]
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Urges the Public to Review Emergency Evacuation Levels, Sign up for Deschutes Alerts
After last weekโs brushfire in Alfalfa threatened homes and led to several evacuation notices, the Deschutes County Sheriffโs Office is urging community members to stay alert and prepare for wildfire season. Itโs important to understand Oregonโs three emergency evacuation levelsโLevel 1: Be Ready, Level 2: Be Set, and Level 3: Go Now. These notices can […]
Franklin Traffic Changes Begin July 6
Beginning Monday, July 6, a temporary westbound lane closure of Franklin Avenue from NE Third Street to NE Fourth Street will be required for about one month. The detour route will include NE Eighth Street, Greenwood Avenue, and NE Third Street. Other daytime work and some night work will continue in one to two block […]
Start July 4thย Holiday Fun with the Pet Parade
Bend Park and Recreation Districtโs Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924, and the 99th occurrence of the annual tradition will kick off the Independence Day holiday on July 4. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Lineup for the parade starts at 8:30 a.m. at Harmon Park. Parade participants are encouraged to arrive in […]
RDM Announces Artists for Terminal Expansion Public Art Program
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is pleased to announce the selected artists for the Terminal Expansion Public Art Program following a competitive national call that generated more than 300 proposals from across the United States. Artwork for the terminal expansion was selected through a formal competitive solicitation conducted as part of the RDM Public Art Program. […]
PWS Roadshow Breaks Isolation for Rare Disease Families
The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSA) of Oregon and Washington is celebrating the immense success of its recent regional Roadshow stops in Bellingham and the Tri-Cities. These foundational gatherings served as vital resource hubs and community-building events for families navigating Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder. The momentum is now moving to Central Oregon. The […]
St. Charles Restructures to Support Ongoing Growth
St. Charles Health System has experienced rapid growth in the services and amount of care provided throughout Central Oregon in recent years. The growth is aligned with increases in population and demand for care in the region and has mostly occurred in the outpatient and specialty services areas of the organization. โWe have been in […]
Alesong Brewing & Blending to celebrate 10th Anniversary June 27-28
On Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, Alesong Brewing and Blending will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at its countryside tasting room (80848 Territorial Hwy). Both days will include live music and a cookout menu featuring smashburgers, chicken wings, Olympia Provisions hot dogs, and more. In addition, Alesong will release its anticipated 10th CANniversary IPA, […]
College Innovators from Across Oregon Compete at OSU-Cascades in 2026 InventOR Finals
Oregonโs top collegiate innovators will gather at Oregon State University โ Cascades on June 26 for the 2026 InventOR final competition, where 20 teams will compete for prizes totaling $30,000 and the chance to accelerate their ventures. A public showcase of student-led startups will take place 2 to 5 p.m. in the Student Success Center. […]

