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The City Club of Central Oregon will host a timely community forum on Wednesday, May 21, focused on tourism and the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) diving into recent policy changes to how these funds can be used in communities across Oregon. As tourism continues to play a major role in Central Oregon’s economy, the TLT, […]

SFF Presents has announced the seven Sisters Folk Festival artists teaching at the 2026 Americana Song Academy music and songwriting retreat at Caldera Arts on September 21 – 26. This year’s instructors include Bandits on the Run, Eli West, Jordan Smart, Maya de Vitry, Rosine, Spencer LaJoye, and Thunderstorm Artis, plus longtime Academy contributor and […]

Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect May 13 on certain BLM land in Central Oregon. Campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day and White Rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus. “Protecting the safety of the public and employees is always our […]

The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome multi-platinum country artist Clay Walker as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Saturday, August 1, 2026, Walker brings a night of classic country hits, fan favorites, and high-energy entertainment to Central Oregon. Known for his smooth […]

The St. Charles Health System Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Michael Hartke will serve as the next President and CEO of the organization as Dr. Steve Gordon plans to retire later this year. Hartke currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the health system and is looking forward […]

No Kids Club, a new Bend-based golf lifestyle brand built around adult community, social play, and good times on the course, announces its inaugural 4 Man Scramble tournament on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at The Greens at Redmond in Redmond, Oregon. The 21+ four-person scramble benefits the Central Oregon Junior Golf Association (COJGA), supporting junior […]

Deschutes County is reminding Bend-area residents that FireFree collection days start next weekend at the Knott Landfill. The free yard debris drop-off event will be held Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week at 61050 SE 27th Street, Bend. The FireFree program helps residents get ready for wildfire season by clearing dry […]

As the calendar flips to May, we are officially more than one-third of the way through 2026, making it a great time to take a look at what has happened so far in the Redmond real estate market. To better understand where the market stands, we’ll compare this year’s numbers to the previous two years […]

May is Wildfire Preparedness Month, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management is rolling out a community-wide awareness campaign to help residents strengthen their readiness for fire season. A key part of the effort is a countywide test of Deschutes Alerts on Wednesday, May 13, at 1:00 p.m More than 70,000 residents are […]

During a time of uncertain funding, 4D Recovery continues to expand programming to help young people overcome addiction through long-term recovery. “This center provides free long-term recovery support to any young person seeking a future free from addiction. This is a perfect example of how Measure 110 funds fund critical services,” stated Tony Vezina, Executive […]