Hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers gathered Saturday along the Deschutes River for the 29th annual Deschutes River Cleanup, hosted by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council . This beloved community event was an all-ages opportunity for locals to show their love of the river through hands-on restoration and care. The monumental effort covers six sections and nearly […]
Hundreds Answer the River’s Call
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Warby Parker Grand Opening set for July 5
National eyewear retailer Warby Parker is officially opening its doors in Bend’s Old Mill District on Saturday, July 5. A mission-driven retailer that specializes in affordable, accessible and stylish eyewear, Warby Parker will move into 1,800 square feet of space in the heart of the Old Mill District, directly adjacent to J.Jill at 520 SW […]
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Support Local Veterans at the Cascades of Bend Food Drive
Cascades of Bend invites the community to take part in a special event that gives back to those who’ve served our country. On Wednesday, August 13, residents of Bend and the surrounding areas can show their support for local Veterans by participating in a Drive-Through Food Drive benefiting Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO). This convenient, […]
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Mt. Bachelor opens for summer activities
Mt. Bachelor opens for summer activities today, June 26 under clear blue skies. The resort will welcome guests with live music by Snowcreek, a BBQ on the West Village Lodge deck, and beer tokens (while supplies last) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “It’s a gorgeous day to kick off the season,” said Presley Quon […]
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Workplace Violence Bill Passes the Oregon House and Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Oregon Legislative Assembly passed groundbreaking workplace violence legislation aimed at keeping frontline healthcare workers safe in hospitals, and home health and hospice settings across Oregon. Senate Bill 537 B (SB 537) was passed by the House just three days after it was passed by the Senate and heads to Governor Kotek for her signature. “I […]
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Cascade Landing will bring nearly 200 affordable housing units to Bend
Construction is underway at Cascade Landing, a new housing community in Bend bringing 98 well-appointed units for individuals and families earning between 30% and 60% of area median income. A second phase plans to add an additional 96 units to the community with an expected groundbreaking in Spring 2026. Both phases are scheduled to be […]
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Street Paving Work Kicks off June 30
As part of the City’s annual street preservation program, contractors will begin paving some busy streets around the community starting June 30 and this work will continue through July. With paving, old asphalt is ground out and replaced or a new layer of asphalt is paved on top of the existing roadway. The process can […]
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GOP Candidate for Governor Gets First Big Check
The first big check in the 2026 Republican primary for governor arrived this week—and it didn’t go to House Minority Leader Christine Drazan, the 2022 GOP nominee and next year’s likely frontrunner, if she chooses to run. Instead, filings with the Oregon Secretary of State’s office show that Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell recorded a […]
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Kotek Vetoes Three Bills Relating to Child Welfare
Gov. Tina Kotek issued three vetoes on June 24, all for bills related to child welfare and the Oregon Department of Human Services. Kotek has not often used her veto pen because she’s generally in sync with the Democratic supermajorities in both chambers of the Legislature. But one of the governor’s priority bills—House Bill 3835—put […]
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Hunters and Environmentalists Join Together to Fight for Lodging Tax Increase
Rural Oregon hunters and the state’s urban environmentalists have joined in a rare public embrace. The two groups, who often fall on opposite sides of the political spectrum, are together pursuing a tax increase that would benefit them both. In the Legislature’s waning hours, these strange bedfellows support House Bill 2977, a bipartisan measure that […]