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 …

Building Hope: Affordable Housing Expands in Bend

Bend is one of the fastest-growing cities in Oregon. With our beautiful mountains, rivers, and sunshine, it’s no surprise that more people want to call this place home. But with growth comes challenges, especially when it comes to housing. Prices have …

Bend ADU Approvals Could Rise: What This Means for Homeowners

Big news is coming out of Bend’s housing conversation. The city of Bend is making it easier for people to add Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their property. These are small, secondary homes built on the same lot …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Munch & Music: Bend’s Favorite Summer Tradition in Drake 

Where Music, Food, and Community Come Together Along the Deschutes River

Every summer, as the warm sun stretches across the sky and the Deschutes River sparkles through downtown Bend, something magical happens in Drake Park. Locals and visitors alike …

Why Central Oregon Shines as a Retirement Haven

Imagine waking up to crisp mountain air, spending the morning on a riverside trail, and ending the day beneath a sky strewn with stars bright enough to map constellations. That rhythm (active, scenic, and neighborly) is daily life for retirees …

Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival: Where Grit Meets High-Desert Hospitality

Every June, just as Central Oregon’s ponderosa forests slip into their longest, sun-drenched days, thousands of runners, cyclists, and triathletes converge for a weekend locals simply call “Pac Crest.” This year is no different! On June, 13th, Central …