A New Bridge Across the Deschutes? Bend Begins a Study on a Possible River Crossing

Bend is a place where people come to enjoy nature, community and a slower pace of life. But as anyone who has tried to drive across town during a busy afternoon knows, our roads can …

Coulter Grove Park: A New Neighborhood Green Space Blossoms in Bend

Bend is famous for its outdoor culture. Mountains, rivers and trails make our city a favorite place to live, work and play. As more people discover Bend, leaders are making sure parks grow along with neighborhoods. One exciting example …

Bend Moves Ahead with Traffic Cameras: What Residents and Future Neighbors Should Know

Bend is always moving forward. From innovative housing solutions to new community spaces, our city continues to grow in thoughtful ways that balance lifestyle, safety, and convenience. Recently, it was reported that the city is moving ahead …

A New Gathering Place: Taphouse & Food Truck Pod Lands in South Bend

Bend keeps finding new ways to surprise us! Just when you think the city has offered every possible combination of great food, community spirit, and outdoor-inspired living, something new takes shape. A new taphouse and food truck …

Bend’s Growth Story: The Jobs Behind Our Booming Town

Bend is growing, and planning for that growth. A recent local report looked at which industries are shaping our economy and how people here work today. The headline is simple: Bend’s job base is broad, and our lifestyle keeps attracting talent …

Old Mill District Expansion: Bend’s Next Chapter in River-Front Living & Play

Bend’s beloved Old Mill District is poised for its biggest refresh in decades: a trio of river-side buildings that will weave 31,000 square feet of restaurants, retail, and even nine furnished apartments into the north end of …

Closing the Gap: Bend’s New Riverfront Trail Link Shows a City That Cares

Bend is moving ahead with a plan to close the last gap in the Deschutes River Trail along NW Riverfront Street. City and park leaders chose a design that adds a 10-foot-wide shared-use path and converts the …

Hands and Hearts: Central Oregon’s Quiet Superpower

Why our towns feel closer, kinder, and more vibrant, and how you can be part of the story.

A Circle of Caring Towns

Drive Highway 97 on a sunny day and you’ll pass forested Bend, historic Redmond, artsy Sisters, family-friendly Sunriver, river-loving Tumalo …

Central Oregon: A Place Where Everything Is Close Enough to Touch

How a network of friendly towns turns a wide-open landscape into one welcoming neighborhood.

One Region, Many Doors

Picture a circle drawn in the high desert. Inside the ring sit Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Tumalo, Prineville and La Pine …

Bend Summer Festival: A Weekend That Brings Us Together

Why Bend’s Summer Fest Captures the Heart of Central Oregon

Every July, Downtown Bend turns seven city blocks into a walk-only playground for more than 70,000 neighbors and visitors at the Bend Summer Festival. A free, three-day celebration of art …