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No Kings Protests Every Saturday in Redmond

The event is sponsored by Indivisible Redmond

Indivisible Redmond has decided to cosponsor and support a new No Kings protest in Redmond, organized by Navy veteran and former Redmond City Council member Anne Graham. Graham, along with Indivisible Redmond members and community supporters will be at 732 W. 6th Street (site of the former Joannโ€™s) every Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. […]

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Letters to the Editor, Week of Nov. 6

Topics include CO2 emissions from electricity and the need for substitute teachers

Correction/Clarification for publicationIn the letter, “A Lack of Oversight” (Oct. 29, 2025), the author implies that NeighborImpact has operational oversight or involvement in the permanent supportive housing project at Cleveland Commons. This is inaccurate. NeighborImpact does not operate, manage, or provide services at Cleveland Commons. The agencyโ€™s only connection to the property is ownership of […]

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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert Hosts First Town Hall

The first meeting is in La Pine. Future town halls are planned for Sunriver, Sisters, Terrebonne and Bend

 The Deschutes County Sheriffโ€™s Office is launching a series of community town hall meetings, beginning with the first event in La Pine on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the La Pine Senior & Activity Center. Hosted by Sheriff Ty Rupert, these town halls provide an opportunity for residents to engage directly with the Sheriffโ€™s Office, ask […]

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The 2025ย Central Oregon Gives Campaign Launches on Nov. 6

More than $1 million was raised last year. This year more than 80 nonprofits are participating.

Central Oregonโ€™s annual year-end giving campaign is back, and it comes at an important time for the community. Beginning November 6, community members can visit centraloregongives.com to support more than 80 local nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the heart of our region during these trying times for nonprofits.  From tackling affordable housing and supporting mental health services […]

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McKenzie Pass Fully Closing for the Season Nov. 6

New this year, the east-side gate has been moved one mile closer to Sisters to provide a safer turnaround area for drivers

With winter approaching, ODOT crews will close the east side of McKenzie Pass, OR 242, on Thursday, Nov. 6, marking the start of the full seasonal closure. The west side of the pass closed earlier on Oct. 14. New this year, the east-side gate has been moved one mile closer to Sisters to provide a […]

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Forum on Mental Health

City Club of Central Oregon and Oregon Health Forum Collaborate to examine the issue

Oregon ranks 49th in the nation for access to mental health care, a sobering statistic with deep human and economic consequences. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the City Club of Central Oregon and the Oregon Health Forum will come together to unpack the forces driving this ranking and to explore how Central Oregon can chart […]

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Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

Kevin Perkey has built a career leading nonprofits

The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Perkey as the organizationโ€™s new Executive Director. Perkey joins MBSEF following an extensive search process and brings a deep background in nonprofit leadership, strategic growth, and community engagement. โ€œAs a Bend resident and parent whose children have […]

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Mountain Lifestyle Brand BlackStrap in Bend Opens New Midtown Campus

The 66,000 square foot community hub Includes coworking space, a coffee shop, dog park and outdoor areas

To keep pace with momentous growth in recent years, BlackStrap, the all season layering company, announces the opening of their new 66,000 Sq. Ft. campus headquarters in the heart of Midtown Bend, where the company was founded. The new space is designed to spark creativity, collaboration and community in the brandโ€™s beloved central Oregon home. […]

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Bend FFA Chapter Earns Honors at National FFA Convention

The Bend Chapter has been given a 2-star ranking, putting them in an elite category

The Bend FFA chapter of Bend, OR, has been recognized in 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 2-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism. Less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization. The National Chapter Award Program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from across the country that actively implementthe mission […]

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