Disaster Preparedness Survey Underway in Redmond

Redmond, Ore. – Prepare! Redmond has partnered with Oregon Institute of Technology to assess the preparedness needs of the greater Redmond area. You can participate by taking a survey at the following web address: tinyurl.com/phmrcsurvey. The survey on emergency preparedness takes approximately 10 minutes.

Prepare! Redmond is a community collaborative to take advantage of the national Prepare! initiative to save lives and livelihoods by preparing individuals and families, schools, businesses and entire communities to respond to and recover from disasters of all types and sizes. Prepare! Redmond will help to substantially preserve the region’s economy and assure that communities survive after devastating wildfires, floods, severe storms and even a catastrophic earthquake.

Prepare! Redmond is a community-based collaborative group comprised of local organizations including American Red Cross, City of Redmond (Administration, Police, and Public Works), Deschutes County (Sheriff’s Office, 9-1-1, and Health Services), Redmond Fire & Rescue, , local health care and utility providers, and faith-based organizations. Together, their outreach and impact will help prepare Redmond residents for future disasters and build the resilience of the community.

Central Oregon is no stranger to disaster with yearly wildfires impacting our communities. Prepare! Redmond encourages citizens to prepare and practice for these events in advance to improve the resilience of our communities. For more information visit www.redcross.org/bend or www.facebook.com/PrepareRedmond.

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Locavore Holiday Gift Faire Returns

A holiday market tradition in Central Oregon returns for its 17th year. The Locavore Holiday Gift Faire, hosted by Central Oregon Locavore Nonprofit, will take place Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (61980 Skyline

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Friday is Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Bend-La Pine Schools is participating in the 2025 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with a commemorative celebration and curricular field trip for La Pine Elementary and Rosland Elementary students. The community is invited to attend. The

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ODOT Director Stepping Down

ODOT’s Director Kris Strickler, the second longest serving director in agency history, today announced he will step down on Jan. 2, 2026. Governor Tina Kotek will appoint Lisa Sumption, Director of Oregon Parks and Recreation, to be