USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals Bring High-Speed National Series Action to Redmond for Weekend Showdown

The adrenaline-fueled 2026 USA BMX National Series rolls into Redmond April 10-12 as the Great Northwest Nationals take over the First Interstate Bank Center. Across three action-packed days, elite amateur riders from around the globe will be giving fans a front-row seat to BMX racing at its most competitive. The Great Northwest Nationals mark the 9th stop […]

One of Bend’s most beloved summer traditions returns to Drake Park this August, as Theater in the Park presents the Broadway smash hit The Producers for its 2026 outdoor production.Set for August 14–15, 2026, the annual event transforms the heart of downtown Bend into an open-air theater, blending live performance, community gathering, and the natural beauty of Central […]

As the May 19 primary election approaches, the Deschutes County Road Department reminds political campaigns and supporters to keep political signs out of county road rights of way. The County will remove any signs placed there. “Deschutes County Code strictly prohibits political signs in county road rights of way,” said Chris Doty, Deschutes County Road Department […]

The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative (COFPC) is supporting the third annual Wildfire Preparedness Fair Series; these FREE events share wildfire prevention education, expert tips for protecting your home, staying safe when smoke is in the air, planning for evacuation, and more. The public is invited to join in these fun, family friendly events, to […]

A new exhibit at the High Desert Museum features vibrant murals, hand-drawn animations and freestanding, hand-painted art that offer a window into the daily lives of the people who harvest the fresh fruits and vegetables we bring to our tables. Opening Saturday, April 11, Miguel Almeida: Las Manos que dan de Comer (Miguel Almeida: The Hands That Feed) portrays […]

City Club of Central Oregon will host its April monthly forum on Thursday, April 16, bringing together Central Oregon’s own state legislators for a nonpartisan review of the 2026 Oregon Legislative Session and what it means for residents, businesses, and communities across the region. The forum, titled 2026 Oregon State Legislative Review will take place from 8:00 […]

The City of Bend is launching Go Electric!, a free community workshop series designed to help residents learn practical ways to reduce energy emissions, save money and create more comfortable homes. Energy use, from heating and cooling homes to cooking food and powering transportation, is one of the largest sources of local climate pollution. Transitioning to […]

Campfire Hotel is teaming up with School of Rock Bend to bring live music to its retro, camp-inspired property this summer with a series of laid-back, open-air performances featuring the organization’s talented student musicians. The partnership creates a unique platform for young artists to showcase their skills, while enhancing the hotel’s vibrant, artistic, and community-driven atmosphere. On select […]

Jazz Central, a cooperative effort between Central Oregon Community College and the nonprofit Cascade Chorale Association, is performing an evening of timeless jazz standards at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 10, at the Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, in Bend. Tickets are $29, with dessert and drink included, and early purchase is […]

A well-known Oregon brand is coming to Bend to begin its next chapter. Portland Gear, the Portland-based travel and apparel brand known for its signature “P” logo and water-resistant bags, will open its first store outside the Greater Portland area this spring in Bend’s Old Mill District. The new shop will move into the former […]