Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff tomorrow March 31, 2026 and April 1, 2026, pursuant to the United States Flag Code, in honor of Chief Delvis Heath Sr., who passed away on March 29, 2026. This action follows the order issued today by the Tribal Council of […]
Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered
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Community Gathering April 10–11 for 5th Annual Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash
The 5th Annual Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash, one of Central Oregon’s meaningful community events, will return April 10–11 with two days of live music, connection, and mental health awareness. The celebration begins Friday, April 10, at Wild Ride Brewing in Prineville, featuring the Scotty Wilson Band and Music Medicine. Festivities continue Saturday, April 11, at […]
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Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Baker, Deschutes and Umatilla Counties
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Baker, Deschutes, and Umatilla Counties through Executive Order 26-05 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. A link to Executive Order 26-05 can be found here. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, there has been persistent moderate drought conditions in Baker County since […]
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Help Shape Terrebonne’s Future
Deschutes County Community Development invites community members to attend the first Terrebonne Community Plan Open House on Tuesday, April 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the Terrebonne Community School cafeteria, 1199 B Avenue, Terrebonne. The County is updating the Terrebonne Community Plan, which guides growth and development in Terrebonne for a 20-year period. At the open house, residents […]
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High School Math Minds Go ‘Math to the Future’ at COCC Contest
Paying homage to a beloved sci-fi film and its imagined time-travel calculations, the annual High School Math Contest at Central Oregon Community College is going “Math to the Future” this year, hosting young math minds from across the region to compete in fun challenges from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, on […]
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Pacificorp Customers to See a Rate Increase April 1
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers that take effect April 1, 2026. The changes reflect the outcome of PacifiCorp’s annual power cost adjustment (true-up for 2024), which was resolved through an agreement among PUC staff, PacifiCorp, and consumer advocates. They also incorporate several additional filings that either […]
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Embattled Winery Proposal North of Bend Gets Deschutes County Approval
After a four-year dispute, owners of a 5-acre vineyard just north of Bend finally have Deschutes County’s approval to open a wine tasting and production facility. Still, neighbors in opposition say the fight is far from over. The Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners tentatively approved the application March 25, pending a final decision in the coming weeks. The board greenlit the proposal amid some neighbors’ fears the winery would pollute well water and bring […]
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Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion on Track with August Completion Date
Two new courtrooms at the Deschutes County Circuit Court are nearly finished. And the overall completion of the new justice facility in downtown Bend is on track to meet its final completion date in August. County facilities officials presented the monthly update on the courthouse expansion project at the Board of County Commissioners meeting March […]
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April First Friday & Easter Events
First Fridays are a monthly tradition in downtown Bend, Redmond and the Old Mill District. The Art & Wine Walk in the Old Mill kicks off at 3pm on April 3 so you can stop there first. In Downtown Bend and Redmond, festivities start at 5pm. While there are dozens of stores and galleries to […]
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The Buyer’s Market Playbook
From 2020 to 2022—what many now refer to as the “COVID-era” market—buying a home in Central Oregon often felt like a race against the clock. Multiple offers, homes selling in days, and buyers waiving contingencies became the norm. While there are still segments of today’s market that can feel that way—particularly well-priced homes under $600,000—the […]