The newly constructed Central Library at Stevens Ranch will open this spring as the Downtown Bend Public Library will close for a year for renovations. Learn more here.

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Fairwell Festival in Redmond, OR will not be returning in 2026. Find out more here.

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Influenza cases are on the rise in Oregon. Find out more here.

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Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee Roasters have announced that they will merge companies in 2026. Find out more here.

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Happy Trails Horse Rescue is a local horse sanctuary that has recently gained global recognition by the The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Learn more here.

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Redmond locals are celebrating the opening of the city’s first dispensary. Learn more here.

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Heavy precipitation in the Central Oregon area has prompted flood watches on two local waterways, Whychus Creek and Tumalo Creek. Learn more here.

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The 18th annual Dirksen Derby has been cancelled due to lack of snow. Find out more here.

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The Forest Service and ODOT are working together to build a new multi-use path to connect Bend and Lava Butte. Learn more about it here.

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Locals can look forward to quieter mornings as Republic Services rolls out new EV garbage trucks. Find out more here.

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