Mt. Hood Meadows had to close down operations on Friday due to rain, but plan to be open again on Sunday the 4th. Learn more here.

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Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee Roasters have announced that they will merge companies in 2026. Find out more here.

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Happy Trails Horse Rescue is a local horse sanctuary that has recently gained global recognition by the The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Learn more here.

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Redmond locals are celebrating the opening of the city’s first dispensary. Learn more here.

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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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