Bend Park & Recreation is helping make local parks and facilities safer by expanding access to life-saving AEDs through the HEARTsafe Bend initiative. Find out more here.

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A Sisters couple is heading to Nepal to provide critical support to children and families displaced by devastating floods. Learn more here.

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Willamette University is making college more affordable for Oregon families with a new scholarship offering free tuition to eligible students. Find out more here.

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The Sno Park Fire near Tumalo Mountain was held to about 10 acres and reached 100% containment, allowing all evacuation notices to be lifted. Find out more here.

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A rare gray wolf sighting along Cascade Lakes Highway is a beautiful reminder that Central Oregon is still home to wild places and wildlife worth protecting. Learn more here.

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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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As wildfires continue to impact communities across Oregon, even your bottle and can returns can make a difference – donate through BottleDrop to help provide critical support to the families, firefighters, and communities that need it most. Learn 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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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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