The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is Offering Free Voluntary Boat Safety Inspections

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) will provide free, voluntary boat safety inspections. DCSO Marine Deputies will be on-site at two locations from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to conduct inspections, answer questions, and help boat operators prepare for a safe boating season. These no‑penalty inspections ensure that boats and watercraft […]

The 9th Annual Breaking Barriers, Life Beyond Labels Conference will take place on Tuesday, April 21st at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond. Guided by a vision for an inclusive community where barriers don’t exist and labels such as disability have no meaning, this conference brings together over 500 participants to learn, connect, and […]

The annual national recertification event for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Rappel Program is planned west of Bend adjacent to Forest Service Road 41. The event is scheduled to start April 13, and run through April 21. Additional days are possible if weather impacts helicopter operations. During the training dates, the public can anticipate up […]

The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest will host a public open house in late April.  On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Sisters Ranger District will provide interested public the opportunity to review and discuss a range of activities planned for the next year with Sisters District Ranger, Ian Reid, and program specialists. The open house will begin […]

During a Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, April 1, County Health Services shared emerging medical findings, scientific data and local public health concerns about adolescent cannabis use in the county. Staff said early cannabis use has been linked to a greater risk of mental health problems, including anxiety and mood changes, and […]

Summit Theatre Company invites audiences on an unforgettable quest with She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition, the acclaimed dramatic comedy by playwright Qui Nguyen. When high schooler Agnes Evans discovers her late sister Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself drawn into a world of vicious fairies, elven villains, and ’90s nostalgia, and a journey toward […]

It has been well documented just how wild the COVID era was for Central Oregon real estate, with unprecedented year-over-year price increases creating a market that has been working to correct itself since 2022. In my article from two issues ago, I highlighted how the national median home sale price has increased by 34% over […]