You may have a chance to vote on changing the City of Bend’s government structure.
City Council members are discussing proposed changes that would allow all Bend voters to choose a mayor and two council members.
Four other council members would be elected by just the people who live within four wards.
The measure that would make the changes could be on a May ballot.
FEB 26 – MARCH 1 | 2026 AT PREMIER PICKLEBALL CLUB IN REMOND, OR REGISTER BEFORE JAN. 1 FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING This four day tournament, presented by Lithia Motors, invites the community to come together for
Interior Department rolls out one dollar, one tree holiday savings on public lands: For the 2025–2026 winter holiday period, the cost is $1 per Christmas Tree or cord of firewood for all BLM office areas through Jan. 31, 2026. ‘Tis
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, in Jan. 14 to consider proposed wildfire mitigation standards for new residential construction in unincorporated areas of the county. Community members are encouraged
The Oregon Employment Department released monthly employment and unemployment data for November 2025, after a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in November and 5.2% in September. The October unemployment
Housing Works, a housing organization dedicated to fostering stability and affordability in Central Oregon, announced the opening of the 2026 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waiting list. Formerly known as the HUD Section 8 program, HCV provides
