Are you looking for the perfect Christmas tree and holiday activity? Deschutes National Forest is offering Christmas tree permits for $5. Find out more here.

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90 youth are currently on the waitlist for a mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. “Give the gift of mentorship” and become a mentor to a local child in need. Find out more here.

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A Bend elementary school teacher has been awarded with the Educator of the Year award. Learn more about it here.

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Central Oregon Community College is preparing for potential budget cuts in excess of $1.5M, which may result in fewer courses and student services. Learn more here.

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Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife nonprofit, recently performed life-saving surgery on a Great Horned Owl. Learn more about it here.

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The Bend City Council is having discussions regarding the utilization of funding to address traffic at Empire Avenue. Read more about it here.

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Next week, the City Club of Central Oregon will host a community forum, “The High Desert Goes Low Impact,” where local and regional experts will discuss climate change in the High Desert. Find out more here.

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The City of Bend urges locals to get involved with their community by applying for Council-appointed advisory groups. Learn more here.

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The closure on Olney Avenue near downtown will likely continue into spring 2026. Find out more about it here.

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The public opinion of the Greenwood Avenue road diet is very poor, with 80% of pollers saying they ‘hate it’. Find out more here.

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