Business

Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its engaging, in-person education series. For the past 18 years, Partners In Care has been providing no-cost community education on a myriad of topics such as preparing for end of life, facing a serious illness, and caregiver tips and resources. The next community […]

The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) released its 2026 High Desert Food Trail, inviting Central Oregonians and visitors alike to discover the farms, ranches, restaurants, and culinary experiences that make Central Oregon a destination for food lovers. Part of the Travel Oregon Food Trails network and supported by Visit Central Oregon, the High […]

Following our extraordinary record-setting season, High Desert Chamber Music is entering an exciting new chapter. As our audiences grow and programming continues to flourish, so do the opportunities for community members to be involved behind the scenes. We are welcoming additional volunteers who would like to play a meaningful role in supporting Central Oregon’s vibrant […]

Bend has always attracted people chasing a certain kind of life. It is the kind of place where the landscape sets the terms and people arrange their lives around it. Golf belongs here for exactly that reason, and the market is paying attention: participation has grown 41 percent nationally over the past six years, now […]

Sunriver Resort, a premier golf destination in the Pacific Northwest managed by CoralTree Hospitality with 63-holes of golf across four award-winning courses, is building a true home for adaptive golf in Central Oregon with a series of clinics ahead of next year’s Adaptive Open Championship. Through its partnership with Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), a full […]

The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with marine law enforcement across the state, will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 3rd through July 5th, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of intoxicants (BUII). BUII includes consumption of prescription drugs, alcohol, […]

Bridge & Burn, the Pacific Northwest apparel brand known for its classic, functional, and distinctively versatile designs, is officially opening its doors in downtown Bend on July 1, 2026. Bringing its signature aesthetic east of the Cascades, the new Bend location will showcase the brand’s full collection of thoughtfully designed men’s and women’s outerwear, casual […]

Now in its third year, the 5K Trail Tour is Ceiling: Unlimited’s answer to the challenge of maintaining running and walking fitness through the hot and busy summer. “After a solid spring training block, women movers launch into the summer feeling strong and consistent – but are often caught off-guard by the fluctuating schedules and […]

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is proud to launch Locally Nourished, the organization’s newest food access program connecting rural communities with fresh, locally grown food through farmers market-style events hosted at community food pantries across Central Oregon.  Designed to increase access to healthy, locally grown food, Locally Nourished transforms traditional food distributions into […]

Between June 10 – June 14, the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team (MATT) conducted a High Visibility Enforcement Effort, increasing patrols and traffic enforcement efforts during a busy week of events and travel in the region.  MATT enforcement efforts focused on impaired driving deterrence and DUII enforcement, as well as Speed, Occupant Protection, Land Departure, […]