Good morning, Bend.

New residents in Bend can boost their social lives by joining regular clubs such as running or book groups (a strategy experts say builds lasting connections).

The advice stresses making the first friend move and staying true to oneself to help turn a new city into home.

Fifty Central Oregon veterans and their guardians returned from an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. and were celebrated at homecoming gatherings at Redmond Airport and Ridgeview High School where veteran motorcycle groups escorted them.

Trinity Lutheran Church and School hosted its annual car show Saturday in Bend with 175 cars, food, vendors, and raffles, and all proceeds benefited veteran support programs (Central Oregon Band of Brothers).

Mt. Bachelor hosted its annual Job-A-Palooza hiring event Saturday at Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room to offer job seekers insight into openings for the upcoming 2026-27 winter season.

Opportunities spanned mountain operations, food and beverage, guest services and more.

Redmond High School remains in construction as renovations force classes into modular buildings and outdoor spaces for the school year.

The updates include a new roof, improved heating and a safe walking path (completion expected by Sept. 2027).

Deschutes County and the City of Bend formalized an agreement to keep the Temporary Safe Stay Area open at Juniper Ridge through June 30, 2027 — officials are now working to secure a safer alternative to keep unsheltered neighbors together.