Since the beginning of 2025, nine new businesses have opened in downtown Redmond. This is the third year in a row where downtown occupancy is above 90%. Learn more here.

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Oregon is now officially in a snow drought; the Deschutes River basin is sitting at just 8% of its normal snow water equivalent. Learn more here.

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Conservationists have been pushing for the Oregon Chinook salmon to be added to the endangered species list and, as of Dec. 4, federal wildlife officials have decided the answer is ‘no’. Learn more here.

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The Pavilion ice skating rink in Bend has shut down due to warm temperatures and wind. Find out more here.

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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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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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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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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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