Bend and three other Oregon cities are among the nation’s 50 worst for air pollution spikes.
The Statesman Journal reports the list from an American Lung Association report ranks Bend at number 26.
Eugene, Portland and Medford are also on the list.
Forest fires, wood-burning stoves and weather inversions are common reasons for the spikes.
Deschutes County Public Library (downtown location), Meeting Room 2 (Meyer) Have you ever wondered how to build a career in wildlife rehab/husbandry? Join us for an interesting lecture in which one of Think Wild’s wildlife technicians Karla
Zwickelmania®, an annual celebration of craft beer organized by The Oregon Brewers Guild, will bring together the community in new ways in 2025. Named after the “zwickel,” a German word for the sample port found on fermentation
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association as we kick off our 2025 High Desert Speaker Series with an absorbing evening all about high desert owls. Paul Bannick, acclaimed author and wildlife photographer, will take you through four seasons in the
Join us at the Foundry Church in downtown Bend for the American Red Cross Blood Drive, a vital event dedicated to saving lives and supporting our community. This gathering offers a meaningful opportunity for residents to contribute
The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street will close on Monday, Feb. 3, to accommodate construction of the Olney Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project and water and sewer infrastructure work. To increase efficiency, save money and
