Deschutes National Forest firefighters could begin fall prescribed burns as early as Tuesday near Bend, Sisters, La Pine and other parts of Central Oregon, weather and conditions permitting. Find out more here.

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Forest Service Road 2017 and Pine Mountain Campground have reopened, restoring public access to the Pine Mountain area southeast of Bend. Learn more here.

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An injured golden eagle is back in the wild after six weeks of rehabilitation with Bend’s Think Wild. 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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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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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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The Bend Comedy Festival has unveiled its full 2026 lineup, bringing nationally touring comedians, fan favorites, and a weekend full of laughs to venues across downtown Bend September 4-6. Learn more here.

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