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New Affordable Housing Comes to Bend’s Medical District

Nine Peaks, developed by Housing Works, offers rents indexed to 50% of the average median income

by Peter Madsen September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

A slice of Bend’s east side has become that much more affordable. Officials christened a new affordable housing complex near the St. Charles Medical System campus on Sept. 9. Nine Peaks, 45-unit building located on NE Connors Avenue at 27th Street, will accommodate workforce housing. Officials at the event said preference will be given to […]

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Bend Neighborhood Grapples With History of Racist Covenants

Despite a multi-year effort to remove them, covenants banning Chinese and Japanese people from properties in what’s now one of Bend’s most diverse neighborhoods are still on the books.

by Clayton Franke September 9, 2026September 10, 2026

The Asian and Pacific Islanders of Central Oregon group has been hosting potlucks at Orchard Park for six years. The park’s central location in midtown Bend made it a good choice. There’s a picnic table under a gazebo with paved paths and playground nearby, surrounded by rolling lawns and a grove of giant sequoia and […]

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Redmond Airport Director Accused of Biased Contracting Prior to Resignation

In a court complaint, the airport’s restaurant company alleged the former director illegally favored a larger, national firm to take over concessions following a massive expansion project

by Clayton Franke September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Redmond Municipal Airport Director Zachary Bass quietly left his post last week amid accusations that he illegally favored a national airport concessions firm to take over food and beverage sales following the completion of a $180 million airport expansion in 2027. Aviano RDM LLC, the airport’s current concessionaire, filed a complaint in Deschutes County […]

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A Dog Named Bella

In summer 2025, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office picked up a dog up from a homeless camp. She never made it to the Humane Society.

by Peter Madsen September 8, 2026September 9, 2026

Every summer, law enforcement authorities remind the public of how dangerous it can be to leave a dog in a car, even while just popping into a convenience store. Yet a dog’s death in August 2025, while in the care of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office employees, may illustrate this danger better than however many […]

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Displaced By a Moment: A Teen on the Streets

A local writer with lived experience in Central Oregon homelessness shares stories of the people behind the tents

by Mandy Bryant September 7, 2026September 8, 2026

In early spring 2025, I was living in a camp on the outskirts of Bend when Sabra walked into my life. She was there to run media prep for campers scheduled to speak with reporters, making sure we stayed safe and they didn’t hollow out our words. We bonded immediately over the absurdities of our […]

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Bend Real Estate Market: Beyond the Headlines

National housing headlines rarely tell the full story of what is happening here in Bend

by Tenley Houghton, Licensed broker, RE/MAX Key Properties September 7, 2026September 3, 2026

As I move into 2027, I will be celebrating 10 years in real estate. One lesson I have learned is that national housing headlines rarely tell the full story of what is happening here in Bend. Even local Bend statistics can miss the mark because they often include ZIP code 97707—Sunriver and Three Rivers. In […]

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Redmond Airport Director Resigns Amid Major Expansion

The resignation, effective Sept. 4, hadn’t been announced publicly

by Clayton Franke September 4, 2026September 8, 2026

The top leadership role for Central Oregon’s largest airport has quietly changed hands amidst a $180 million construction project set to double the size of its terminal. A City of Redmond spokesperson confirmed via email Friday afternoon that a longtime City official has been appointed director of the Redmond Municipal Airport after the resignation […]

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Five Things to Know About Oregon on Labor Day

Oregon once had the nation’s highest minimum wage

by Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Oregon has a rich history of supporting workers and their economic contributions. Here are five things to know about Oregon workers on the eve of their national holiday. Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday in 1887. Oddly, lawmakers selected the first Saturday in June. Four other states created the […]

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Celebrate Dolly Parton and Tim Curry This Weekend in Bend

M&J Tavern is hosting a pop-up karaoke and dance party in honor of the two legendary artists, while Regal Old Mill is showing special screenings of Parton’s “Steel Magnolias”

by Dallas Finn Calvert September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Fans of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry can celebrate their lives at two different events happening locally over the Labor Day weekend. At M&J Tavern, there’ll be a pop-up karaoke and dance party on Saturday, Sept. 5, while Regal Old Mill will have special screenings of Parton’s “Steel Magnolias” on Sept. 4, 6 and 8. Parton and Curry both passed away on Aug. 25 at the age of 80. […]

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Shine a Light Vigil — For Those Who Needn’t Struggle Alone

Two local nonprofits are holding a 24-hour Drake Park vigil to spread awareness of mental health among young folks

by Peter Madsen September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey.At other times, it is allowing another to take yours. Attributed to the writer Vera Nazarian, the above quote is also a guiding principle of Shine a Light, a 24-hour vigil dedicated to mental health awareness that will illuminate hours both dark, bright […]

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