Bend, Ore. – For the last three years, wildfires have rampaged through Oregon and destroyed delicate ecosystems, polluted air quality, endangered rural communities, and also cost the state millions of dollars. In a recent legislative poll conducted by Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend), Central Oregonians made it clear that the reduction of wildfires, through sustainable forest management plans, is a top priority.
Knopp Introduces Plan For Wildfire Reduction

Central Oregon Locavore – Holiday Gift Faire
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

Redmond Community Church – Compassion First Craft Fair
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,

Attendance Awareness Month Focuses on Youngest Learners
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is joining schools, families and community partners across the state in recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month. Governor Tina Kotek issued a proclamation earlier this month, affirming the importance of regular attendance and

The 20-Dollar Art Show Returns to High Desert Museum
Bend’s biggest little art show is returning to the High Desert Museum, and this year promises to be the most impressive yet. The 20-Dollar Art Show, presented by Bright Place Gallery, will feature more than 8,000 miniature masterpieces

High Desert Museum Earns Gold Standard For Animal Care
The High Desert Museum has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and wellbeing worldwide. The Museum went before the AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission for final review on