Bend’s new Central Library celebrates its grand opening this weekend, welcoming the community to explore the long-awaited new space. Learn more here.

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The annual Culver Crawdad Festival brought the community together for a day of food, music and small-town fun. Learn more here.

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Central Oregon’s first managed homeless camp is now open in Redmond, offering shelter and services for people experiencing homelessness. Find out more about it here.

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Carhartt is coming to Central Oregon and will be moving into Cracker Barrel’s old location. Find out more here.

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Looking for weekend plans? The Sunriver Art Fair kicks off Friday with incredible local and regional artists, unique handmade pieces, and free admission. Find out more here.

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Pine Nursery Park’s long-awaited upgrades are taking shape, with a new entrance, expanded dog park access, and additional pickleball courts set to make one of Bend’s most popular parks even better. Find out more here.

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The Bench Fire has taken new territory overnight, resulting in the evacuation of Warm Springs and other areas in Jefferson County. Learn more here.

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Level 1 evacuations have been issued for Downtown Sisters in response to the Akawa Butte Fire. One residence has been lost to the fire. Learn more here.

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⚠️ Lightning storms have sparked dozens of new wildfires across Central Oregon, keeping firefighters busy as fire danger remains high. Find out more here.

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Bend’s westside is about to get a major new hangout – Base Camp opens this month with 10 food trucks, 36 taps, rooftop seating, and plenty of space to gather year-round. Find out about it more here.

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