Business

Harbor Freight, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, officially opened its newest location in Redmond on April 28. The new store, located at 2520 NW 7th Street, is part of Harbor Freight’s ongoing effort to bring professional-grade tools and unbeatable value closer to customers across the country. Harbor Freight serves more […]

Great Clips salons in the Bend area are joining efforts with Susan G. Komen to raise funds for breast cancer research, prevention, and awareness. The independently owned and operated Great Clips will be raising funds in salons throughout the month of May.   From May 1-31, customers who visit a participating salon can donate any amount to Susan G. Komen and receive a coupon for $2 off […]

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 […]

Each year, the Festival features an artist local to Central Oregon for the season’s poster. Artists were invited to submit their artwork for consideration and a jury of professional artists from the Artist’s Gallery Sunriver assists in making the final selection. Michele Michael’s 18×24” acrylic on canvas painting, which has been custom framed by Eastlake […]

The Bend Farmers Market returns to downtown Bend on Wednesday, May 6, ushering in another season of fresh food, community connection, and lively Wednesdays in Brooks Alley, just off Drake Park. The market brings together local farmers, ranchers, bakers, and artisan food producers for shoppers eager to enjoy the freshest flavors of the season. The […]