OHA Highlights Rising Injuries, Safety Risks Tied to E-Bike & E-Scooter Use

What you should know: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is urging riders to take safety precautions when using e-scooters and e-bicycles, as new data show a sharp increase in serious injuries associated with these “micromobility” or motorized devices.   An analysis by OHA’s Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP), using Oregon hospital and emergency department discharge data, shows that e-scooter-related injuries more than […]

Local nonprofit Partners In Care is delighted to announce its upcoming Mother’s Day Tea, an elegant gathering created to honor and celebrate mothers in our community. The event will take place Sunday, May 3, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at the beautiful Tetherow Resort in Bend. Tickets cost $50, which include food and beverages. Visit www.partnersbend.org/mothersday to learn more […]

The magic of winter and the power of community were on full display at the 2026 Bend WinterFest, raising $7,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO). Held February 13–15 in the Old Mill District, the annual celebration once again brought together thousands of locals and visitors for a weekend of music, winter […]

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is stepping into spring with celebration, connection, and community action as part of its 25th Anniversary Community Care Series. This March, MountainStar invites the community to participate in three meaningful ways: the return of the Shamrock Showdown Cornhole Tournament, an Open House celebrating the newly renovated Madras site, and a […]

Heart of Oregon Corps, in collaboration with Central Oregon Builders Association, invites local businesses to “Make Your Mark” by investing in Central Oregon’s first youth workforce development campus at a special campus breakfast from 8-9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at the new campus site in Redmond 835 E HWY 126, Redmond, Oregon.  Attendees who have […]

Three Prineville residents have officially become homeowners at Solace at Iron Horse, marking the first home closings in Thistle & Nest’s new neighborhood on Laughlin Road. Over the past year, Thistle & Nest has built twenty thoughtfully designed homes in Prineville, with several still available for purchase. The homes feature 2–3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, covered […]

 The City Club of Central Oregon will host a public forum on Thursday, March 19, exploring upcoming changes to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and what they could mean for upcoming elections. Titled “The Deschutes County Commission’s Next Chapter and Your Vote in 2026”, the program will provide a look at the expansion from […]

On March 5, 2026, the Redmond Police Department (RPD), in partnership with FIXBend, installed a public lost-pet microchip reader outside the front of the Redmond Police Department on the external east fence.  The lost-pet microchip reader is installed and ready to use as of March 5, 2026.  This device is free of charge for use by the public […]

The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th Annual Pup Crawl kicks off on Friday, March 6, at Cascade Lakes Brewing and The Abbey (Monkless Belgian Ales), and on Saturday, March 7 at Van Henion and Bridge 99 Brewery.  The Pup Crawl combines community, craft brews, and compassion, all to support the animals who need it […]