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Driven by Freedom: Kendall Central Oregon Celebrates the 4th of July at the Redmond Parade!

Megan Cornett — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:39:34 +0000

Freedom in Full Gear at the Redmond 4th of July Parade!

There’s no better way to celebrate Independence Day than alongside the Central Oregon community, and this year’s Redmond 4th of July Parade was one for the books.

With 90 floats entered by local businesses, community organizations and beyond, this year’s parade was one of the largest yet. Thousands of spectators lined the streets of downtown Redmond to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, creating an unforgettable atmosphere filled with patriotism, community spirit, and summer fun.

This year, Kendall Central Oregon was proud to partner with the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo as we helped build excitement for this year’s fair and the Free Summer Concert Series, proudly presented by Kendall Toyota of Bend. The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo team rode through the parade in their “Powered by Kendall” truck, towing a people mover filled with Fair & Rodeo Association team members and joined by the DCEF Cheerleaders.

Close behind, the Kendall crew proudly rolled through town on our flatbed truck, embracing this year’s theme, Driven by Freedom. Filled with Kendall staff and families, our float brought plenty of excitement as we launched T-shirts, tossed cowboy hats, and handed out candy to paradegoers of all ages. Seeing so many smiling faces along the route reminded us why this tradition is one of our favorite community events each year.

A special thank you goes to our incredible Kendall families, whose enthusiasm and participation helped make this our most memorable parade yet. We’d also like to thank the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo for partnering with us to kick off another exciting fair season, and the Redmond Chamber for organizing another outstanding 4th of July celebration for our community.

We are proud to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and even prouder to celebrate alongside the community we are honored to serve. Happy Independence Day from all of us at Kendall!

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Kendall Toyota of Anchorage & Hilltop, Let the Races Begin!

Jennifer Durfee — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

The race for the crown is officially underway!

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage was excited to join Hilltop Ski Area for this year’s Bike Fest and the kickoff of the King & Queen of the Hill downhill race series. The day was packed with excitement—from high-speed E-bike races and adorable Strider races to the thrilling first downhill showdown of the three-race series.

Round One champions have officially been crowned, but the competition is just heating up as riders battle for the coveted titles of King and Queen of the Hill. Participants who committed to all three races also scored this year’s exclusive Party Shirt, making the season even more memorable.

Congratulations to all of our Round One winners! We can’t wait to see everyone back on the mountain for Race 2. Let the race for the crown continue!

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Kendall Central Oregon Celebrates a Week of Western Tradition at the 2026 Crooked River Roundup!

Megan Cornett — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:48:12 +0000

Highlights from a Howdy-Rowdy Crooked River Roundup Week!

From supporting local youth to celebrating rodeo traditions, the 2026 Crooked River Roundup was a week to remember. Kendall Auto Central Oregon was proud to partner with several events throughout the week, celebrating the people, organizations, and traditions that make this community so special.

The festivities began at the annual Rural Oregon Community Foundation Dinner & Dance, where Kendall was honored to serve as a sponsor and join community members in support of the foundation’s mission: preserving the Western Way of Life. Through scholarships and educational programs, the Rural Oregon Community Foundation invests in youth pursuing futures in ranching, agriculture, farming, rodeo, and animal health and welfare.

The evening was a tremendous success, raising more than $190,000 to support these impactful programs. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the event possible, especially the dedicated volunteers, including the many FFA and 4-H students whose hard work helped create such a memorable evening.

The excitement continued with three unforgettable nights at the Crooked River Roundup Rodeo. Kendall was proud to provide the barrel truck, giving our team the opportunity to kick off each performance by launching T-shirts into the crowd and tossing cowboy hats to excited fans. Joining us each night were rodeo queens and princesses from across Oregon, helping create an energetic start to every rodeo performance.

Despite some unpredictable weather, the stands were filled with enthusiastic fans, and the athletes delivered incredible performances that showcased the skill, dedication, and tradition of rodeo.

The week wrapped up with the annual Crooked River Roundup Parade, where Kendall proudly joined the Crooked River Roundup board and volunteers in celebrating this year’s theme, 250 Years of America. Decked out in red, white, and blue, our barrel truck rolled through downtown Prineville as thousands gathered to celebrate Independence Day and another successful rodeo week.

We are incredibly grateful to the Crooked River Roundup board, volunteers, sponsors, athletes, and community members who make this event possible year after year. Thank you for allowing Kendall to be part of such a meaningful tradition. We also want to recognize our incredible Kendall team members, whose enthusiasm and dedication helped make this week so memorable.

Not to worry, the fun with the Crooked River Roundup doesn’t stop here! Join us at the Crook County Fairgrounds July 15^th – 18^th for the Parimutuel Horse Races. This event brings together community members and visitors to witness the athleticism of some of the fastest horses and best jockeys in the Northwest, and the Races attract the largest daily attendance of any track in Oregon. Kendall Auto Central Oregon is a proud supporter of Ladies Night on Wednesday, July 15th, where women get in for free! For more information, please visit: https://crookedriverroundup.com/races/

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Kendall Subaru of Fairbanks, Wrapping Our Community in Comfort

Jennifer Durfee — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:54:59 +0000

Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference.

Kendall Subaru of Fairbanks was honored to partner with the J. Michael Carroll Cancer Center and Blood Cancer United to bring a little extra comfort to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Together, we distributed cozy blankets to provide warmth, offer encouragement, and remind them that our community is standing beside them every step of the way.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and helped make this special day possible. Your compassion and generosity wrapped our patients in more than just blankets—they wrapped them in hope, support, and care.

At Kendall, we’re proud to partner with organizations that make a meaningful difference and to help spread comfort, one blanket at a time.

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Kendall Subaru of Marysville – Cars & Coffee Event

Alexa Weber — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:24:17 +0000

On Saturday, 6/20 Kendall Subaru of Marysville hosted its second Cars & Coffee event and our Subaru 2026 Outback launch event! It was a great turn out with members from local car clubs and Subaru car clubs in attendance. We had donuts and coffee available, hosted a raffle for prizes, and our staff passed out Kendall and Subaru swag to attendees. We also shared our latest service deals and showed off the new 2026 Subaru Outback.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and to our staff for helping out at the event!

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Subaru Loves to Care – Kendall Subaru of Marysville donates blankets and patient care kits to Providence

Alexa Weber — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:23:25 +0000

For years Kendall Subaru of Marysville has partnered with Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. The partnership has involved delivering blankets, patient care kits, and messages of hope to cancer patients.

On June 25th, Kendall Subaru of Marysville personally delivered these items to the staff at Providence Hospital to give to patients in need. Thank you to the incredible staff for helping us with this initiative and for taking such great care of the patients at Providence Hospital.

In addition, Kendall Subaru of Marysville has supported Providence throughout the years through donating, sponsoring events, and volunteering. We are honored to work with Providence and the Providence General Foundation year-round, whether it’s volunteering for Nurses Week, delivering Easter and Holiday gift baskets for kids, or sponsoring their Festival of Trees Live Auction and Holiday Gala, we truly appreciate working with the Providence team to help those in our community.

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Star’s Great Cardboard Regatta 2026

Meg Andersen — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:12:38 +0000

Community. Creativity. A Cause Worth Jumping In For.

The 2nd Annual Star’s Great Cardboard Regatta was more than just cardboard boats racing across the water, it was a community coming together to make a real difference.

Kendall Auto Group was proud to sponsor and volunteer at this incredible event supporting the Star Food Bank’s Capital Campaign. Serving more than 20,000 people each year from a facility that’s only 900 square feet, the Star Food Bank has a bold vision to purchase land and build a new home to better serve our growing community.

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, participants, volunteers, and spectators, this year’s event raised more than $57,000 to help make that vision a reality!

A huge thank you to Star Mayor Trevor Chadwick and Nate Shelman for literally taking the plunge to support the cause. Your enthusiasm brought smiles, laughter, and even more attention to an important mission.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Boise Bighorns Lacrosse Club, our amazing Kendall team, and every volunteer who gave their time to make this event a success.

Together, we proved that a cardboard boat race can do something extraordinary, help build hope for our neighbors.

Let’s Start Something Great.

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Kendall Auto Washington had a blast at the Strawberry Festival Trike Race!

Alexa Weber — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:34:22 +0000

On your mark, get set, go! Kendall Auto Washington had a fantastic time at this year’s Strawberry Festival Trike Race! On Thursday, June 18^th crowds lined up along 3^rd Street to cheer on the 14 teams competing in the race. The teams consisted of staff from local businesses and the race featured a variety of sponsored obstacles, including a ramp, roundabouts, sprinkler systems, an obstacle where you had to eat a donut racing through, and our very own Kendall sponsored obstacle, the tire weave.

Kendall Auto Washington had multiple teams competing to win gold, including our Mario Kart (Subaru) and Superhero (Chevy) teams. Everyone had a blast racing through the course and had fun with their teammates and competitors. In the end, Kendall Auto Washington took home the gold with our Mario Kart team! Thank you so much to the Strawberry Festival for having us out and for working with us to sponsor an obstacle. It was a fantastic event and a big thank you to our staff who competed! Congrats to our Mario Kart team on winning!

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2026 Kendall Hero Games!

Jennifer Durfee — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:48:48 +0000

Thank you to all the competitors, spectators, and volunteers who made this year’s Hero Games a success!

This year’s event was a true test of strength and endurance as teams battled it out for the chance to earn a donation on behalf of a military or first-responder nonprofit of their choice.

A huge thank you to our teams — 500’s, Voluntold, Reapers, and Mama’s Boys — for bringing the heat and making this year’s competition one to remember. We are honored to celebrate each of you and appreciate you coming out and allowing us the opportunity to thank you for your service.

Special thanks to Northside Athletics, USO Alaska at Fort Wainwright, and all of our incredible volunteers for helping make this event possible.

Congratulations to our winning nonprofits:
VFW – 1st Place Donation: $1,500
USO Alaska – Represented by our 2nd and 3rd place teams

Congratulations again to all who participated, and thank you for your service, dedication, and support.

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Kendall Ford of Wasilla and Food 4 Kids Summer Meal Program

Jennifer Durfee — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:35:50 +0000

Dinosaurs roamed Alaska from Soldotna to Anchorage and one final stomp in Wasilla. Our 3 Kendall For Alaska stores had one mission: to take a bite out of childhood hunger! While school is out for summer break, we want Alaska’s youth to be having fun in the sun, not worried about the meals they are missing. Thank you to our team in Wasilla for being that last stop on the journey and for making the event such a fun day!

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