A Redmond man is planning to sail solo and non-stop around the world in the 2026 Golden Globe Race. Find out more here.

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A new boutique hotel (in the old post office downtown!) is set to open in Bend in mid-December. Find out more here.

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Bend is in the news again, making USA Today’s Top 10 list of best ski towns in the US. Read more about it here.

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Registration for winter recreation programs and sports leagues through Bend Parks and Recreation opens on December 9. Learn 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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The city of Sisters has just opened its new regional transportation hub on Highway 20, just west of Sisters. Learn more here.

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Mt. Bachelor’s target opening date of Nov. 28 will be delayed if the pattern of no snow continues. Find out more here.

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The City of Bend is looking into the possibility of constructing a vehicle bridge over the Deschutes River somewhere in Southwest Bend. Find out more about it here.

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A newly-found local nonprofit called Diversability, Inc. is creating a local hub for those varying disabilities. Learn more about it here.

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Currently, 6-8 trains per day stop traffic to cross Reed Market Road. The City of Bend has released their latest designs for a new railroad bridge and pedestrian tunnel. Learn more about it here.

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