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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Keith Sherrill๐ŸŽง

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Keith Sherrill, Small Business Management Coordinator at the COCC Small Business Development Center. A veteran, educator, entrepreneur, and former U.S. Army Ranger and special operations aviator, Keith shares his journey from military service and multiple deployments to business ownership, higher education, and community leadership in Central […]

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ย MountainStarโ€™s Birdies 4 Babies Raises $600,000 โ€” and the Community Isnโ€™t Done Yetย 

With a $25,000 matching gift available, MountainStar is working toward a final Birdies 4 Babies campaign goal of $650,000.

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is celebrating an incredible milestone following its 12th Annual Birdies 4 Babies Gala & Golf Tournament, which raised $600,000 to support children and families across Central Oregon.ย  The record-breaking weekend brought together hundreds of local business leaders, philanthropists, sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and community members on August 8โ€“9 in support of […]

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New Venues Mark A New Movement for High Desert Chamber Music

Concert Series and Annual Gala move to new venues for the 2026-27 season.

Since 2008, High Desert Chamber Music has grown from a small organization dedicated to chamber music into an established part of Central Oregon’s cultural community, presenting exceptional performances, educational programs, and meaningful opportunities for connection. As HDCM enters its 19th season, the organization is embarking on its next movement, with a new home for its […]

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Early Bird Ticket Sale for Kings & Queens of Mulberry St. at Maragas Winery

The concert is September 12th at 6pm.

This pop-rock band from Portland, Oregon has a ton of soul. Formed by four very different musicians who are super fun and passionate on stage! They will get you to dance and sing! Early bird Ticket Priceย is $10 (available up to 5 days prior to event). Click Here for Tickets (Club members, call or email […]

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COCC Small Business Management Program Opens Applications for New Cohort

The nine-month program combines hands-on coaching, peer learning and real-world case studies to help Central Oregon businesses grow.

Central Oregon Community Collegeโ€™s (COCC) Small Business Development Center is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Small Business Management Program, a nine-month intensive program designed to help established business owners tackle real challenges, develop strategies for growth and put new ideas into action. The program begins October 14 and combines hands-on business coaching, peer learning and […]

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Oregon WIC Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month

Program served more than 119,000 Oregonians in 2025 while expanding breastfeeding support and modernizing access to nutrition services.

When Marion County mother Diane Smith became pregnant with her fourth child, she learned about a resource she wished she had known about sooner: Oregonโ€™s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and its breastfeeding support.โ€ฏ  Smith had struggled to breastfeed her first three children. But with help from WIC lactation coaches and nutrition staff, she […]

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Whatโ€™s Brewing: the Trail Economy Event on September 1

Join the Bend Chamber for a conversation about the growing connection between trails and the local economy.

Whatโ€™s the connection between Central Oregonโ€™s trails and a thriving local economy? Join an engaging conversation exploring how trails support businesses, attract talent and visitors and contribute to this regionโ€™s quality of life.ย  Hear insights fromย ECOnorthwest;ย Dr. Mark Buckley,ย Buckley Economics;ย Jana Johnson,ย Deschutes Trails Coalition; Nate Wyeth,ย Visit Bend; Dustin Smith,ย Mt. Bachelor; and Brandon Tyler,ย Riverhouse Lodge. Together, we’ll explore […]

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Bend Film Festival Competition Features Announced

The 23rd annual Bend Film Festival is happening October 7-11.

It’s really here! It’s time toย beginย the film announcements for the 23rd annual Bend Film Fest! This week, announcements for theย competition features include: Managing Director of Programming & Artistic Vision,ย Selin Sevinรงย says: “I think this year’s fest offers a slate of films that boldy examines the human heart.ย My hope is that the festival once again will gift […]

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Dr. Cameron Craw joins Hawthorn Healing Arts Center

Dr. Cameron Craw has come on as a Naturopathic Provider.

Hawthorn Healing Arts is pleased to welcome Dr. Cameron Craw, ND, LAc, whose approach to naturopathic medicine brings together primary care, functional gastroenterology, sports medicine, chronic pain management, acupuncture, and regenerative therapies. Dr. Crawโ€™s professional path has taken him through military service, contemplative psychology, yoga training in Indonesia, naturopathic medical education, and advanced clinical training […]

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Letters to the Editor, Week of Aug. 27, 2026

An argument against Deschutes County’s district map, a call to get involved and concern about the new library’s parking in this week’s Letters

Guest Opinion: Map C Fails Deschutes Countyโ€™s Independent Majority When Deschutes County voters consider Map C this November, they will be deciding the future of our new five-seat Board of Commissioners. Drafted by a seven-member advisory committee, the proposed boundaries simply do not meet basic standards of fair representation. As a retired political science professor, […]

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