In this episode of Bend Donโt Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Selin Sevinรง, Managing Director of Programming and Artistic Vision at Bend Film Festival, to explore her journey from Istanbul to Bend and her lifelong devotion to storytelling. Selin shares how she moved through the film world as a critic, screenwriter, and festival juror […]
We received overย 400 amazing entries, each one full of personality, charm, and heart. From playful pups and cuddly cats to the most unique and lovable companions, this yearโs contest was full of them all. Click here to see the winners!
Join Representative Emerson Levy, Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Jason Kropf, and Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson for a community town hall in Bend or in Redmond. Representative Jason Kropf will be joining for the Bend location only. Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson will be joining for the Redmond location only. We will be sharing updates on the recently adjourned legislative session. Most importantly, we […]
Skiers and snowboarders can purchase 2026/27 Mt. Bachelor Season Passes starting March 24. The early sales period runs through June 2 and offers the lowest rates of the season with up to $100 in renewal discounts for returning passholders, a Mt. Bachelor Sports Pro Shop retail credit of up to $100 per pass purchase, and a new bonus spring access perk: Buy Now, Ski Now, giving new Full Season and Outplay 365 Passholders the […]
When paychecks stop, the impact is immediate. NeighborImpact responded with more than $5,000 in gift cards to help local TSA officers and their families keep groceries on the table and everyday essentials within reach while pay remains disrupted. At Redmond Municipal Airport, a partial federal government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security has meant […]
High Desert Chamber Musicโs 2025-26 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, will continue this week with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Bohรฉmo. This electrifying Czech piano trio has taken the international stage by storm since their debut in 2019 and limited tickets remain for this highly anticipated performance. This […]
The Heritage Apple Corps has launched a new Heritage Fruit Tree Registry documenting heritage fruit trees across Central Oregon, enabling the local community to learn more about the history of the region. Created by Peter Loverso, the registry brings together years of research and fieldwork into a publicly accessible resource at http://heritageapplecorps.org The registry includes […]
A Novel Idea returns this April with a month of dynamic, free programs and events connecting readers across Deschutes County. This yearโs featured selectionsโThomas Kohnstammโs Supersonic and Mitali Perkinsโs Hope in the Valley (youth edition)โspark conversations that leap off the page and into the community. Thereโs something for all ages with more than 40 free events, including creative workshops, book […]
Assistance Leagueยฎ of Bend is excited to announce the launch of its annual Dream Trip Raffle, with tickets available online now through April 15, 2026. This popular fundraiser gives participants the chance to win a vacation of a lifetime while supporting children in need across Deschutes County. The raffle winner will select the trip of […]
A new vintage clothing shop is planning to bring fresh energy to one of the Old Mill Districtโs oldest spaces. Elk Vintage, a locally owned boutique curated by Bend residents Jeni Gallacher and Andria Hattenhauer, will open its first brick-and-mortar store this spring inside the Little Red Shed. The โshedโ is a 400-square-foot building on […]
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