Good morning, Bend.

Central Oregon Locavore announces its sixth annual Fall Harvest Feast and Fundraiser to be held on Oct.

25 at Hanai Community Center.

Bend's first Pavilion-Palooza offers family-friendly activities and raises funds for parks and recreation scholarships with a $5 entry fee.

Bend, Oregon officials plan to open a 'Temporary Safe Rest Area' in May 2025 for vehicle-dwelling homeless on Juniper Ridge, uniting city and county resources.

In Bend, Oregon, a judge has denied a motion to relocate the trial of Samson Zebturiah Garner, charged with plotting a Smith Rock mass shooting, affirming that an unbiased jury could be found despite media coverage.

The Deschutes County DA seeks dismissal of charges against Brian Lee Wynn for lack of conclusive evidence in a Bend homicide case.

Summer tourism in Bend decreased by 6% in 2024 due to factors like smoke and economic uncertainty, though local spending helped mitigate economic impacts.

10 Barrel Brewing Company, now owned by Tilray Brands, laid off its innovation brewing team, including the founders and award-winning brewers, as part of a company restructuring.

Bear Creek Elementary welcomed kindergartners with colorful sidewalk chalk, marking their first-ever school experience.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke, with worsening conditions expected in Central and Eastern Oregon.

Bend City Council and Deschutes County Commissioners unanimously agree to close most of the Juniper Ridge area to camping before the 2025 fire season, moving the homeless to a temporary area along Highway 97.

Street Dog Hero 5k Fun Run and Fair

Experience a festive 5k fun run with live music, raffle prizes, adoptable dogs, and a variety of food trucks and a beer garden.

Solarize Deschutes In-Person Workshop – Learn About Solar Benefits

Learn how to harness solar energy and explore installation benefits, incentives, and discounts available for Deschutes County residents.

Joyful Morning Flow Yoga Class

Experience a mindful yoga flow that awakens the heart and starts your day with joy and movement.

Interactive Family Story Time

Experience an engaging story time with books, songs, and rhymes designed for children aged 0-5 to support early literacy skill development.

Bend RMA Annual Social Gathering

Experience an outdoor networking opportunity with appetizers and drinks at Boneyard Pub, featuring a gift certificate giveaway for attendees.

Dan + Shay, Jake Owen & Dylan Marlowe Live at Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Experience an unforgettable night of country music featuring Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay alongside Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe, showcasing their latest hits and classic favorites.

Oregon Festival of Cars 2024

Experience a celebration of automotive passion at the Oregon Festival of Cars, featuring hundreds of enthusiast cars and engaging activities for car lovers.

Voices Rising: One-Day Choir Experience

Experience the joy of community singing with a variety of harmonies and themes focused on connection to the living world at this engaging choir event.

Thrive Central Oregon Community Resource Consultations

Experience drop-in consultations providing social services assistance and resource connections to the community.

Chocolate Making Experience with Wine and Hot Chocolate Tasting

Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of a local award-winning chocolate maker, learn about chocolate production, and create your own chocolate bar while tasting various samples paired with wine or hot chocolate.