Join us as we chat with local comedians Jon Brown, Courtney Stevens and Julia Reed Nichols in Bend, Oregon, exploring humor, local culture, and quirky stories. This episode offers laughs, insights, and a peek into the vibrant Bend comedy scene. Topics include parenting fails, Oregon’s New Water Permit Tax, and a warning for local dog owners. Plus we are […]
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PWS Roadshow Breaks Isolation for Rare Disease Families
The PWS Roadshow will make its next stop in Bend on Saturday, June 27.
The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSA) of Oregon and Washington is celebrating the immense success of its recent regional Roadshow stops in Bellingham and the Tri-Cities. These foundational gatherings served as vital resource hubs and community-building events for families navigating Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder. The momentum is now moving to Central Oregon. The […]
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St. Charles Restructures to Support Ongoing Growth
The restructuring will eliminate 45 leadership positions.
St. Charles Health System has experienced rapid growth in the services and amount of care provided throughout Central Oregon in recent years. The growth is aligned with increases in population and demand for care in the region and has mostly occurred in the outpatient and specialty services areas of the organization. “We have been in […]
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Alesong Brewing & Blending to celebrate 10th Anniversary June 27-28
Both days will include live music and a cookout menu.
On Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, Alesong Brewing and Blending will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at its countryside tasting room (80848 Territorial Hwy). Both days will include live music and a cookout menu featuring smashburgers, chicken wings, Olympia Provisions hot dogs, and more. In addition, Alesong will release its anticipated 10th CANniversary IPA, […]
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College Innovators from Across Oregon Compete at OSU-Cascades in 2026 InventOR Finals
A public showcase of student-led startups will take place 2 to 5 p.m. in the Student Success Center.
Oregon’s top collegiate innovators will gather at Oregon State University – Cascades on June 26 for the 2026 InventOR final competition, where 20 teams will compete for prizes totaling $30,000 and the chance to accelerate their ventures. A public showcase of student-led startups will take place 2 to 5 p.m. in the Student Success Center. […]
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Input on Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Update
Community members can provide input by completing a public survey.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) to collect public feedback to support the 2026 update of the Deschutes County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP). This is an opportunity for community members to provide input on the draft plan by completing a public survey. The goal of the survey […]
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Prideville Festival Returns to Prineville with “Small Town, Big Pride” Celebration
The free event will take place from noon to 5 p.m.
Prideville is inviting community members, visitors, businesses, and organizations from across Central Oregon to come together for the 6th Annual Prideville Festival on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Prineville. This year’s theme, “Small Town, Big Pride,” celebrates the power of community, visibility, and belonging in rural Oregon. The free event will take […]
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Roundabout Books to Host Jason Dove Mark, Author of “The Earth Said Remember Me: How to Revive Our Memories and Restore the Planet”
Mark makes the case for easy, everyday practices that can help us “remember the Earth”.
Roundabout Books is excited to host author Jason Dove Mark at an in-store event on July 9 at 6:30 pm. In his book, “The Earth Said Remember Me: How to Revive Our Memories and Restore the Planet” he discusses how we can shake off our complacency about climate change and become re-inspired to take small […]
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Letters to the Editor, Week of June 25, 2026
Topics include a federal grant rule change and mistakes made in a previous letter related to rules of the road
Comment on Trump’s and Vought’s huge federal grant rule change by July 13 The Trump administration plans to change the federal research grants process in ways that would cripple science in the United States. Oregonians need to tell Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought that we won’t stand for these rule changes. […]
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Reform Slate Seeks to Return Power to Members at Oregon’s Largest Union
Racial tensions and lack of executive
accountability at SEIU 503 launch a major reform effort for the union.
A growing movement for greater member democracy is reshaping labor unions across Oregon, and the state’s largest labor union representing 72,000 Oregon workers could be next. A statewide slate of member leaders has launched the first serious bid for change at SEIU 503 in years, campaigning on increased transparency, stronger member participation, executive accountability, and […]
