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Central Oregon residents interested in affordable homeownership opportunities are invited to the Affordable Homeownership Fair on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Redmond City Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Hosted by NeighborImpact HomeSource during NeighborWorks Week, the fair brings together local affordable housing developers to share information about […]

From canvas to photographs to sculptures, the annual Art in the West exhibition and online auction features the very best of art inspired by the High Desert. On Saturday, July 18, the High Desert Museum will unveil this year’s Art in the West exhibition featuring a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artworks. The exhibition celebrates the people, wildlife, […]

Assistance League® of Bend is pleased to present Kitchen Kaleidoscope, its signature home tour fundraiser, now in its 21st year, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year’s event will showcase a curated selection of homes in the Eagle Crest – West Ridge community, highlighting beautifully designed kitchens […]

Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to leave the car behind and experience public transportation in a whole new way during “Try Transit Week,” happening June 1–5 across Central Oregon.  Throughout the week, riders can enjoy free rides during commute hours on Bend fixed routes and Redmond Flex Routes A and B from 6:00–8:00 […]

St. Charles Health System announced today Community Benefit grants of more than $240,000 to 45 local organizations in Central Oregon. The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles’ two Priority Grant focus areas: providing access to healthy, affordable food and increasing a sense of belonging and […]

Deschutes County Public Health urges residents to take precautions after a dog in Sisters came into contact with a bat that tested positive for rabies. Rabies is a serious viral disease that can spread to people and pets through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. Post-exposure vaccination is effective, but prevention is the […]

Twenty-two organizations supporting Bend’s arts and culture scene will receive a total of $300,000 in grants from the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a Visit Bend program designed to increase participation in cultural experiences and spur economic activity during Bend’s shoulder seasons. Funded entirely by taxes paid by overnight visitors in Bend’s short-term commercial lodging […]

Central Oregon Community College’s five-day, college-exposure summer symposiums, set for June 21-25, are designed — and offered free — for regional high school Latinx, Native American, Afrocentric and 2SLGBTQIA+ students and their allies, with applications being accepted until May 29. Visit cocc.edu/multicultural to learn more and apply; space is limited. Free and open to current high schoolers, these […]

The City of Bend has published its 2025 Water Quality and Consumer Confidence Report, providing water customers with a clear, comprehensive look at the quality, safety and sources of their drinking water. In 2025, City of Bend water met or exceeded all federal and state drinking water standards. The annual report outlines test results from […]

Thistle & Nest is providing a vital pathway to stability for residents in CentralOregon by offering robust down payment assistance (DPA) and an innovative land trust model. Designed to help the local workforce transition from renting to owning, the program addresses the primary financial barriers preventing households from securing a home in today’s market. By […]