The Homeless Leadership Coalition (HLC), Central Oregonโs Continuum of Care (CoC), will be kicking off the annual Point in Time Count in Central Oregon onโฏTuesday, January 27th, 2026. The count is part of a state and national effort to identify the number of individuals experiencing homelessness.โฏHLC partners and volunteers will be counting sheltered and unsheltered homeless in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook counties, including […]
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Speed Limits Lowering on Several Roads in Deschutes County
The Deschutes County Road Department is notifying the community that speed limits will soon be reduced on several County roadways. These changes are being made to enhance safety and accommodate the needs of all road users. State law requires the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to set speed limits on public roads in Oregon. ODOT […]
โKnowย Wavesโ this February with Deschutes Public Library
From crest to trough, ride โKnow Wavesโ with Deschutes Public Library in February. Make a splash by creating a mini, ocean-themed book and dip your toes into fly fishing with a budget-friendly introduction. Enjoy award-winning singer-songwriter Pete Kartsounes on guitar or unwind with a deeply relaxing movement and sound meditation. Teens can find their rhythm […]
Central Oregon Employee-Owned Grocery Stores and Shoppers Raise More Than $85,000 to Fight Hunger
With families across Central Oregon facing food insecurity, Newport Avenue Market, Oliver Lemonโs, and Ollieโs Kitchen have once again galvanized Central Oregon around a shared commitment to care for one another. The 100% employee- owned markets announced today that their annual Food for February fundraiser raised a record $85,236.70, helping ensure local families have access […]
Redmond Municipal Airport to Host 2026 TSA Precheck Enrollment Events
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) will be hosting multiple TSA Preโยฎ enrollment events in collaboration withย IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider. Travelers can enroll or renew their membership at the terminal, located 2252 Jesse Butler Circle, between the Terminal West entrance and Airport Gift Shop across from the Airline ticket counters. The TSA PreCheck Application […]
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Collecting Donations for Hygiene Kits
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) kicked off its 25th Anniversary Year by honoring a legacy of prevention, partnership,band community action supporting Central Oregon children and families since 2001. To begin this milestone year, MountainStar held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Day at its Bend site. This marks a moment of service, reflection, and […]
AirLink Critical Care Transport Celebrates 40 Years of Lifesaving Service in Central Oregon
AirLink Critical Care Transport (AirLink CCT) is proudly celebrating its 40thanniversary. Originally AirLife of Oregon, AirLink CCT was the first air ambulance in the region and has been a vital part of emergency medical services in the community ever since. Founded in 1985 upon the request of Sister Catherine Hellmann, CEO of St. Charles Medical Center […]
Support Local Oregon Breweries During the Toughest Month of the Year
Oregonโs brewers faced yet another challenging year in 2025, with another nearly 30 local breweries, taprooms and brewpubs closing and national craft beer sales down -5% last year. โWhile weโre always looking to celebrate our wins, like Oregon breweries taking home 30 awards โ third most in the country at the 2025 Great American Beer […]
An ABBA Tribute Show Comes to Tower Theatre
MANIA: The ABBA Tributeโhailed by the press as the worldโs number one touring ABBA tribute showโkicks off their 2006 Tour on Wednesday, January 7th in Long Island, NY and runs through February 26th in Rapid City, SD. Ticket are available at https://maniatheshow.com/us/tour-dates/ Formed in 1999, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute has sold out theatres and concert halls around the globe, playing […]
Fresh Legislative Concepts from Central Oregon Lawmakers
In the upcoming legislative session that begins Feb. 2, each lawmaker is allowed to introduce two legislative concepts. The short session runs just 35 days, and there’s no guarantee these concepts will become bills. These are the concepts introduced by local lawmakers. Rep. Jason Kropf, HD-54 LC 273 would make changes to the gun permit […]

