Portraying the Western spirit and history of the small community of Shaniko in north-central Oregon, an exhibition of fine art documentary photography, titled “Believers,” by Bend photographer Rosie Day will be on display at Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery from June 16 to Sept. 1. The library will hold a reception from […]
Fine Art Photo Exhibit at COCC Captures Spirit of Ghost Town
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Beats & Buckets: Bend 3v3 Brings Basketball, Music, and Community Together
Bend 3v3 is bringing a fresh twist to local basketball by combining competitive hoops, live music, and community engagement into one high-energy event at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. The event will take place at the downtown club location at 500 NW Wall Street and will feature 3-on-3 basketball competition, music from DJs […]
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Pink Duck 5K Returns June 7
Lace up your sneakers and wear pink: IN OUR BACKYARD (IOB) invites Bend and all of Central Oregon to join the 3rd Annual Speak Up Pink Duck 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Athletic Club of Bend. This family-friendly, all-ages event raises awareness and funds to equip Central Oregon students […]
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FireFree Collection Days in La Pine, Redmond and Sisters Begin June 5
Deschutes County is reminding residents in La Pine, Redmond and Sisters that FireFree collection days start on Friday, June 5. The event runs throughSaturday, June 13. Residents can drop off yard debris for free during open hours at these locations: La Pine: Southwest Transfer StationJune 5-13 (closed on Sunday)8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday54580 Highway 97, La Pine Redmond: Negus Transfer StationJune […]
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Windermere in Central Oregon Dedicates 42nd Annual Community Service Day to Family Kitchen and Every Child
On Friday, June 5, local real estate brokers from Bend and Redmond will trade their usual workday for a day of service as part of Windermere Real Estate’s 42nd Annual Community Service Day. As part of this longstanding company tradition, they will volunteer in support of Family Kitchen and Every Child Central Oregon. Across the […]
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Artists Selected for 2026 SunRiver Art Fair
Save the date for the Sunriver Art Fair: August 7 – 9. The art fair, held outdoors in the Village at Sunriver, is a nationally recognized, juried fine arts and crafts event. The fair is a favorite for local Sunriver and Central Oregon residents, as well as summertime visitors. The art fair jury selected more […]
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Sisters Farmers Market Opens Sunday
The Sisters Farmers Market kicks off Sunday, June 7 with more than 45 vendors offering fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, artisan foods, flowers, handmade art, clothing, home and yard décor. On opening day, Sisters Community Garden and students from Sisters High School’s greenhouse class will be at the market selling perennials, flowers and veggie […]
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Bend Council to Vote on Natural Gas Fee This Week
A policy to make Bend home builders pay more for installing natural gas appliances in new construction is almost to the finish line. The Bend City Council is set to vote Wednesday on the proposed Climate Pollution Fee, designed to fight climate change by encouraging builders to power homes with electricity instead of natural gas, which contributes to global warming. If adopted, Bend will become the second city in Oregon, behind Ashland, […]
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Two Bands Making Music on Their Own Terms
DIY musicianship at its best The Scottish funk southern rock band, High Fade, is on a busy North American tour throughout the U.S. and Canada, including a stop in Bend at Volcanic Theatre Pub. Their sound is described as a blend of hard rock, funk, jazz, metal and soul. The gravelly voice of lead singer […]
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The Story Behind the Abrupt Departure of One of Oregon’s Highest-Paid Public Employees
It’s not every day that a public employee in Oregon walks away from a job that pays nearly $850,000 a year. But when Charles “Chip” Terhune III abruptly—and quietly—left his post as CEO of SAIF Corp. last month, his employer announced the departure in a remarkably indirect fashion. On April 13, the company issued a […]
