BLM Launches “One Dollar, One” Tree Holiday Savings Across Local Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention efforts across Oregon and Washington during the 2025–2026 winter season. Effective immediately through January 31, the BLM is reducing many personal-use permit fees to just $1, including Christmas tree permits […]

Starting December 1, a portion of the Newberry #2 Snowmobile Trail will be closed between junction #317 and #321 south of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument approximately 14 miles east of La Pine. The temporary closure will remain in place through April 15, 2026. The Deschutes National Forest is implementing this temporary closure to provide […]

The Deschutes County Road Department invites community members to a second online open house to review designs for roundabouts at two intersections on South Century Drive. This follows the first open house held last spring.  South Century Drive is an essential route near the Sunriver and Three Rivers communities. The Road Department plans to install roundabouts […]

Deschutes Public Library is pleased to announce Thomas Kohnstamm’s novel Supersonic as the 2026 A Novel Idea selection during a public unveiling event. The book reveal reached new heights as Seattle-native Kohnstamm, who had been quietly hidden among the guests, surprised attendees by taking the podium to speak about his book’s selection. Complementing Supersonic, a youth edition pick was […]

A new art installation in the Old Mill District invites visitors to slow down, explore, and take a closer look at the natural beauty in Central Oregon.  Created by artists Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer, the four-piece series captures the intricate details of nature along the Deschutes River. Each painting offers a familiar view of the living world — the […]

Discounted tickets for the 29th annual Sisters Folk Festival go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m., kicking off the countdown to one of Oregon’s most beloved music events. The festival returns September 25–27, 2026, transforming downtown Sisters into a vibrant stage for music lovers and community alike. Three-day festival tickets will be sold in […]

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to take part in a short, confidential survey to help inform how the County might reduce the impact from natural disasters. The survey is part of a larger effort to update the County’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, which focuses on real projects, like strengthening bridges or clearing wildfire […]

Newborns in the St. Charles Neonatal Intensive Care Unit can now breathe easier, thanks to a new ventilator technology that helps makes breathing more comfortable for infants that need support. St. Charles is the first NICU in Oregon to use Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA), which has been used to assist more than a dozen babies […]