A new wildfire start was reported just after 5 p.m. Sunday southeast of Bend. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the fire grew rapidly to 50 acres by 8 p.m.
Many resources responded to the fire including two large airtankers, 3 single engine air tankers, hand crews and dozers. The fire is managed by a Type 3 Incident Management Team. Residents and others in the area should avoid interfering with resources responding to the fire and should avoid the area if possible.
Announcing 2025 Inventerprise, an exciting opportunity for Central Oregon students! Inventerprise is a problem-solving contest open to all Central Oregon K-12 students, designed to foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Last year, we had nearly 900 participants.
Santa Express to Collect Food, Clothing, and Toys for Families in Need Santa and the Bend Fire Department Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving through neighborhoods with our friend Santa collecting food,
It’s time for our 2nd annual Holiday Barket, we are teaming up with Kendall Cares and making it even bigger! The event will be hosted at Kendall Audi from 3:00pm – 7:00pm on 12/7/24. We invite guests
Bend’s most beloved event is coming soon! After 40 years, the Parade keeps on going and growing, and the 2023 Parade was the largest ever! 2024 is going to surpass 2023! Bend’s most beloved community event will
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is extending its incentive program to help Oregonians pay for defensible space projects in more communities in Oregon. The 2024 wildfire season comes as a reminder of the importance of defensible space
