Based on COVID-19 case increases in Deschutes County and the governor’s directive to move from a High to an Extreme risk category, the City has once again closed its in-person customer services. This means Utility Billing, Municipal Court, Permit Center and the Police Department lobby will be closed for a minimum of three weeks, with our earliest potential reopening on Monday, May 24. Visit: www.bendoregon.gov/covid19
Calling All Makers Vendors & Sponsors, Applications Open for Central Oregon’s Longest-Running Holiday Gift Faire Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire returns December 13 — a one-day showcase of artisan crafts, food, and gifts made in Central
Fall festival craft fair to help raise money for Compassion First. This organization helps women who have been caught in the sex trafficking world or helps teach prevention. 9am to 4pm. We will also have a raffle,
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, will announce Maria Crowley as one of Oregon’s 16 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year! Crowley teaches Social Studies at Jefferson County Middle School (JCMS) in Madras. Every
The City of Bend will begin construction on Butler Market Road between Brinson Boulevard and Eighth Street. To minimize traffic disruptions, eastbound traffic on Butler Market Road will remain open throughout the construction period. Beginning Monday, September
If you missed the April 15 tax filing deadline you can still file your 2024 taxes. Thanks to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Tax Infrastructure Grant Program free tax filing help is available through October
