ODOT Region 4 Weekly Construction Update: October 2-9

BEND, Ore. - Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon's future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The Dalles to Klamath Falls on the east side of the Cascades.

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

Deschutes County Weekly Road Construction Update: October 4-10

Paving of La Pine Area Roadways (La Pine Area) – Crews will be installing asphalt pavement on 3rd Street, 5th Street, Pengra Road and Walker Road in La Pine. Crews will also be paving on roadway approaches and doing shoulder work on 6th Street and Dorrance Meadow Road.

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

City of Bend Weekly Road Report - October 5-11

NW Arizona Avenue between NW Industrial Way and NW Staats Street for sewer and utility installations.

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

Applications open for Lower Crooked, Lower Deschutes special recreation permits

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

Rabies detected in bat in Crook County; health officials offer advice

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Crook County Public Health on Friday encouraged residents to take simple steps to protect their families and pets from rabies after the virus was recently detected in a bat in Crook County.

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

Lori, Lisa Lubbesmeyer named Old Mill District Winter Art Series artists

BEND, Ore. -- After 17 years working from their Old Mill District studio, twin sisters Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer have come to know the area from countless angles.

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

Celebrating the legacy and impact of Head Start in Oregon

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

October 1-10 is 'Barktober' at HSCO, with half off dog adoption fees

BEND, Ore. -- Need a furry, friendly, tail-wagging companion this fall? The Humane Society of Central Oregon urges you to "fall in love this Barktober!"

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

Dry Canyon Arts Association donates $40,000 to support art education in Redmond schools

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026

Household hazardous waste collection events coming to La Pine, Sisters and Redmond

BEND, Ore. -- Deschutes County Solid Waste will host free household hazardous waste collection events in La Pine, Sisters and Redmond in October.

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026

C. Oregon's innovation community to gather for 4th annual High Desert Innovation Week

BEND, Ore. - Central Oregon’s entrepreneurial community will take center stage this fall as Bend hosts the fourth annual High Desert Innovation Week, October 13–16.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Prescribed burn planned Thursday 9 miles NW of Crescent

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026