Deschutes County is reminding Bend-area residents that FireFree collection days start next weekend at the Knott Landfill. The free yard debris drop-off event will be held Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week at 61050 SE 27th Street, Bend. The FireFree program helps residents get ready for wildfire season by clearing dry […]
FireFree Collection Days in Bend Start Next Weekend
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The Deschutes Public Library’s New Central Library is Nigh
As natural light pours down through the airy lobby of the Deschutes Public Library’s new Central Library, off SE 27th Street, newcomers’ first reactions will likely just be: Wow. Passing through the front entrance, one gazes upward toward a gymnasium-tall ceiling from which a large-scale art installation, titled “Juniper,” is suspended by 1,440 cables. Weighing […]
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Brightside Animal Center Open Sundays in June, New Programs Coming
Redmond’s Brightside Animal Center will expand its hours of operation to Sundays from 10am to 5:30pm, starting on June 7. The change in hours comes after a year of deliberation between staff members who say community members are more available and willing to adopt or pick up lost pets on weekends. BAC Shelter Director Hannah […]
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Bend Advances Proposed Fees for Bend Central District Business Properties
The Bend City Council on Wednesday voted 4-2 to advance a proposal to add new fees for commercial property owners in the Bend Central District, with hopes revenue will prod a vision for redevelopment that’s seen a sluggish start. The fees would provide money for anything from new lighting and landscaping, marketing and promotions, events, security, cleaning and infrastructure maintenance. […]
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Feeling Comfortable After a Gap in Dating
Dear Dr. Jane, I’m a regular reader and really appreciate your advice. I’ve noticed that many people who write in are married or in long-term relationships struggling to communicate about intimacy — and your guidance on talking openly and compassionately really resonates with me. But my situation is a little different. I’m a 42-year-old woman […]
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Letters to the Editor, Week of May 14
Substance Over Strategy Politics often attract people who are more interested in winning rather than governing. Unfortunately, this is where the games begin. Instead of focusing on solutions some tend to frame issues in ways that divide, exaggerate and distract. They tend to shift positions depending on the audience, sometimes trade favors behind closed doors, […]
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Redmond Real Estate in 2026
As the calendar flips to May, we are officially more than one-third of the way through 2026, making it a great time to take a look at what has happened so far in the Redmond real estate market. To better understand where the market stands, we’ll compare this year’s numbers to the previous two years […]
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Redmond’s Summer Sizzles with a Robust Music Lineup
There’s no shortage of live music events in Redmond over the summer. General Duffy’s Waterhole hosts its annual AccuAir Heating & Cooling’s Summer Kickin’ Concert Series with Jacquie Roar on Friday, May 22. Her career skyrocketed on Season 24 of “The Voice” where she finished fourth in the finale. The series also includes country music […]
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Dudley’s Bookshop Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Location Friday May 15
Beloved local business Dudley’s Bookshop is set to launch their second location in the Old Mill District on Friday, May 15th. The new location will open just in time for attendees of Pole Pedal Paddle, and the commencement of concert season taking place just across the footbridge. Only yards off the Deschutes River Trail and […]
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Shevlin Park Fishing Pond Closed Temporarily May 11 to May 15
Bend Park and Recreation District is temporarily closing the Shevlin Park fishing pond adjacent to Aspen Hall May 11 to May 15. The fishing pond will be temporarily closed for a maintenance project to manually pull weeds and plant material that has been growing in the pond over many years. “The pond was last dredged […]