High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) invites the community to an unforgettable morning of local food, fluffy alpacas, and family-friendly fun at their upcoming Alpaca Brunch fundraiser on Sunday, June 28 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Hosted in partnership with Oregon Alpaca Experiences, the event will offer guests a unique picnic-style brunch experience set right […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Sonja Halsey๐ง
In this episode of Bend into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Dr. Sonja Halsey, a naturopathic physician, performance coach, and founder of Empower Her Health & Performance, to explore the powerful connection between hormones and athletic performance. Dr. Halsey shares how her work with young female athletesโfrom USA Hockey to international training campsโis helping […]
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Emerson Levy๐ง
In this episode of Bend Donโt Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy, an attorney, educator, and public servant representing House District 53. Emerson shares how her work is grounded in community inputโfrom tackling lithium battery fires at local landfills to navigating complex legislation around liability, transportation funding, and environmental safety. […]
MountainStar Opens Birdies 4 Babies Fundraiser Registration
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is kicking off summer with the invitation to join our biggest annual fundraising event. Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Birdies 4 Babies (B4B) Gala & Golf Fundraiser, following a record-breaking year that raised more than $600,000 to support children and families across Central Oregon. As MountainStar celebrates […]
Construction on the Galveston Corridor Safety Project to Begin in Mid-June
Construction is set to begin on the Galveston Corridor during the week of June 15, weather dependent. The project will be completed in three phases of construction. The first phase of work this summer will maintain two-way traffic on Galveston Avenue. Early in the projectโs development, the community provided meaningful input that helped shape initial […]
Layoffs at Les Schwab Headquarters
Les Schwab Tires made the difficult decision to restructure portions of its headquarters team in Bend. These changes affect about 70 headquarters roles. Saying goodbye to coworkers who have contributed to the company is never easy, and we recognize the impact this has on employees and their families. Employees leaving the company as part of […]
RDM Refreshes Sunflower Lanyard Program
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is pleased to announce a refreshed rollout of its Sunflower Lanyard Program, originally launched several years ago to support travelers living with hidden disabilities. The update features new, easyโtoโspot signage throughout the terminal, making the program even more visible and accessible to guests who may benefit from a little extra time, […]
OSU-Cascades to Graduate Largest Class in Its History
Oregon State University โ Cascades will graduate 377 students at its 25th commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14. It is the largest graduating class since OSU-Cascades was founded in 2001. More than 300 students are expected to participate in the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m., rain or shine, on the Oval Green on the […]
Rimrock Trails Announces 2026 Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund have announced the recipients of the one-time $2,500 Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships, honoring students committed to pursuing careers in behavioral health and related fields. A total of four $2,500 scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors from Crook County High School and Redmond High School who […]
50501 Central Oregon Hosts “Rise Up, Sing Out”
50501 Central Oregon invites community members to join “Rise Up, Sing Out” on Saturday, June 13, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Peace Corner, located at the intersection of Newport Avenue and Wall Street in Bend. The gathering will feature community singing, drumming, and other participatory activities designed to bring people together in a […]

