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The Deschutes National Forest opened the gate at Todd Lake to Forest Service Road (FSR) 370 on July 8. Forest Service Road 370 provides driving access to the Broken Top and Crater Ditch Trailheads. Forest Service Road 370 is a very rough road with sections through which low-clearance vehicles cannot travel. The Forest Service does […]

A $3.2 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks ticket sold by a Prineville store earned the family-owned business a $32,000 bonus.  R & R Grocery and Sporting Goods at 940 SE Combs Road in Prineville sold the winning ticket in the June 6, 2026 drawing. The prize winner is from Prineville and wanted to remain anonymous. Store owners Debi […]

As the celebration of America’s 250th birthday fades into the background and more people begin floating down the Deschutes each afternoon, one thing is certain — we’ve officially reached the halfway point of 2026. That also means it’s time to see what the first six months of Bend’s real estate market have revealed. After a […]

Deschutes County Solid Waste will host a household hazardous waste and fireworks collection event on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Negus Transfer Station in Redmond. Residents can drop off hazardous waste items, including unused fireworks, for free. “Our rural transfer stations are usually closed on Sundays, but we will open the Negus location just […]

Destination Rehab is proud to announce it has been awarded grant funding from the Hull Foundation to launch the Trailblazers Adventure Group, an adaptive outdoor recreation program designed to help adults living with neurologic conditions and mobility limitations experience the beauty of Central Oregon alongside their caregivers. The Trailblazers Adventure Group removes barriers to outdoor […]

Pacific Catalyst has graciously donated a once-in-a-lifetime boutique cruise valued at $13,500 to be raffled off by Heart of Oregon Corps. Tickets are available for $100 a piece, and all proceeds will support Central Oregon’s first youth workforce development campus. Campus Wonder Raffle tickets are available for purchase online until 5 p.m. on July 15, […]

Most women are familiar with mammography and conventional handheld breast ultrasound. Few have heard of the QT scanner. Beginning July 13, 2026, women in Oregon will have the opportunity to learn about this breast imaging technology with the opening of Perk Imaging, the first clinic in the state to offer QT Breast Imaging technology. Perk […]

 Every year, thousands of deer, elk, bear, and other wildlife attempt to cross busy roadways in search of food, water, and mates. Too often, those crossings end in tragedy for wildlife and sometimes for motorists. Improving habitat connectivity is one of Oregon Wildlife Foundation’s conservation priorities. Proceeds from the sale and renewal of the Watch […]

As thousands gather in Washington, D.C. in celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, they can experience the High Desert Museum through a featured video at the Smithsonian Institution’s Arts and Industries Building. Central Oregon’s cultural gem has its own video in the special exhibition “Voices and Votes: Exploring Democracy Across America,” at the Arts and Industries Building. The […]

The Deschutes Trails Coalition is thrilled to announce our Small Project Grant Program awardees for five projects totaling $30,000 that will enhance trail development, maintenance capacity, and recreation opportunities throughout Central Oregon. These investments support local organizations dedicated to improving access to public lands, maintaining sustainable trail systems, and expanding volunteer stewardship efforts. The following projects have […]