Anthony Poponi joins Julia Reed Nichols for a conversation about why real fulfillment comes from something deeper: the contentment, creativity, and community we build while doing work that actually matters. On this episode of Nighttime Benders, Anthony shares insights from his unique journey as a comedy producer, performer, author, and positive psychology practitioner. Together, he and Julia explore everything […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Christopher Russell & Kristofer McAllister🎧
Practitioners from Elevation Family Health
Christopher Russell, PA-C, is the co-founder and owner of Elevation Family Health in his hometown of Bend, Oregon. With over 25 years in healthcare, including eight years as a medical director, Chris brings extensive experience in internal, family, and community medicine. He is passionate about making healthcare more personal and helping patients find wholeness in […]
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Central Oregon Civic Action Project Receives $745,000 from New Pluralists
The grant will expand cross-class civic participation, bringing more Oregonians together to address regional policy challenges
Central Oregon Civic Action Project (COCAP) has received a $745,000 grant from New Pluralists to bring diverse groups of residents together to address regional policy challenges, such as youth homelessness and government use of AI. COCAP convenes civic assemblies on pressing issues, trains civic leaders, and is building an online deliberative democracy platform to empower […]
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Open Arts Center Launches The Gallery Sessions, a New Intimate Music Series
This six-concert series invites audiences to listen deeper, connect with artists and discover the stories behind the music
Open Arts Center (OAC) is launching The Gallery Sessions: An OAC Music Listening Series, a new six-concert series designed to create a more intimate and intentional way to experience live music in Central Oregon. Taking place October 2026 through March 2027 in OAC’s Rachel Binah Gallery, The Gallery Sessions will transform the gallery into an […]
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First Interstate Bank to Host Ninth Annual Volunteer Day
100 local employees will volunteer across 13 service projects for a variety of nonprofits
On Wednesday, September 16, First Interstate will mark its ninth annual Volunteer Day by closing every branch bank-wide at noon, giving thousands of employees paid time to volunteer for the remainder of the workday. Employees will participate in nearly 400 community service projects across 10 states. Across Bend and Redmond, 100 local employees will volunteer across 13 service projects for a variety of nonprofits. A few of these projects […]
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Lonza to Build New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Bend
The new facility is expected to create more than 80 jobs
On September 14, Lonza celebrated the groundbreaking of a new commercial spray-drying pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Bend that is expected to create more than 80 new jobs and further strengthen Central Oregon’s role in the development and manufacturing of innovative medicines. The facility is expected to be completed in 2029. A groundbreaking ceremony was held […]
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Sisters Habitat for Humanity to Break Ground on Larch Commons September 18
The celebration will also mark 35 years of Sisters Habitat and the organization’s 100th homeowner.
Sisters Habitat for Humanity will break ground on Larch Commons at 11 a.m. Friday, September 18, marking the largest housing development in the organization’s 35-year history, and the first time Sisters Habitat will offer homeownership opportunities to workforce (middle-income) households. Larch Commons will bring 25 new homes to Sisters: 19 affordable homes for households earning up to 80% of […]
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Launches Accessibility Week
New initiative invites people of all abilities to experience local farms, food, agriculture and community through the High Desert Food Trail.
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is launching its first Accessibility Week, a new initiative designed to help ensure that people of all abilities experience and enjoy Central Oregon’s vibrant local food system. Taking place October 1-8, 2026, Accessibility Week will bring together farms, food businesses, artists, hospitality partners and community organizations for a […]
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Forest Service to Extend Roadless Rule Comment Period
15-day extension still far short of previous comment periods
Tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the U.S. Forest Service, will publish a 15-day extension to the comment period on the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The public now has until October 6th to submit comments on the proposed rescission. Last year’s comment period on the administration’s Notice of Intent […]
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Roundabout Books Celebrates a Decade with 10 Special Events and Discounts
Ten events, ten percent discounts, ten drink punch cards and more will be available throughout October
Roundabout Books & Café is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on October 31. Roundabout Books was opened 10 years ago by Cassie Clemans, who had a vision of enhancing the life of our community by providing a warm and comfortable literary space where people of all ages and backgrounds are […]
