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
Join Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Connect program for an enriching day of volunteering at Family Kitchen’s Meal event. This opportunity is perfect for teens aged 12 to 17 who are to make an impact in their community
The Redmond Police Department will go-live with Phase One of its Automated Photo Enforcement Traffic Program on May 15, 2026. This first go-live notification will start 30 days of warnings before citations will be issued to violators
A ceremony held Tuesday, May 5 commemorated law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty in Oregon. The annual Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors the state’s fallen officers and those they left behind.
Gas prices are up in all 50 states this week with several states seeing week-over-week jumps of 40 cents or more per gallon. Oregon has one of the smaller increases in the country at 19 cents. Crude
In a typical year, it can take up to six weeks to remove snow from Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road. However, because of this year’s warm winter and limited snowfall, County Road Department crews have
