From Venice Beach boardwalks to flagship stores in Oregon and Texas, Will Leather Goods has built a national reputation for craftsmanship and design. This fall, the Eugene-based brand will be bringing their heirloom-quality leather goods to Bend with plans to open a 1,100-square-foot shop in the Old Mill District in the same building as lululemon […]
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Celebrating 35 Years of Service
Founded over three decades ago, Rimrock Trails has become a trusted leader in providing high-quality counseling and substance use treatment services across Central Oregon. With a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families, Rimrock Trails continues to fulfill its mission of improving the lives of those struggling with mental health and substance use by offering timely access […]
Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky career retrospective opens at High Desert Museum
Place is at the heart of everything artist Joe Feddersen creates. Plateau imagery, such as mountains and animals, is juxtaposed with chain-link fences, high-voltage towers, and power lines. Indigenous themes and contemporary life intertwine on baskets, prints, ceramics and glass. A new exhibition opening September 27, 2025, at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, […]
Free Expert Community Presentationย
Freeย community talk at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 onย โMaintaining Mental Health As We Ageโย at the Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702.ย Learn more.ย Mental health is just as important as physical health โ especially as we age. We’ll explore how anxiety, depression, and mood disorders can uniquely affect older […]
ย Child Care Infrastructure Fund Round Three Accepting Applications on September 17
Business Oregon is pleased to announce that the application portal for Round Three of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund program will be opening on September 17, 2025. The Child Care Infrastructure Fund program, created in response to Oregonโs House Bill 3005 (2023), provides critical financial assistance for infrastructure activities that support child care facilities. Business […]
La Pine Woman Loses Thousands in Scam
The Deschutes County Sheriffโs Office is investigating a phone scam that resulted in an elderly La Pine woman losing more than $57,000 after being tricked into believing she was helping her neighbor. On the evening of Sept. 9, deputies were dispatched to Rayโs Food Place in La Pine regarding a possible scam. Deputy Aaron Alexander […]
Letters to the Editor Week of Sept. 18
The Rhythm of the Seasons Nature moves in cyclesโseasons of growth, harvest, rest, and renewal. Yet so many of us try to live as if we are machines, expected to produce and perform without pause. Over time, this leaves us depleted, disconnected, and longing for balance. As a nurse practitioner and trauma-informed coach, Iโve seen how honoring […]
Bend Fire Warns of Scam
Bend Fire & Rescue is alerting the community to a scam involving individuals who claim to be members of the Bend Fire Department and attempt to collect donations from businesses in exchange for promotion at an upcoming event. Local businesses should be weary of callers requesting monetary donations on behalf of Bend Fire & Rescue. […]
TedxBend is Returning
After a seven-year hiatus, TEDxBend is returning to spark curiosity, ignite conversations, and inspire action. The journey begins with a special TEDxBend Community Event on Sept. 24, 5:30โ7:30 p.m. at The Haven Coworking. Interested community members are invited to join us as we kick off TEDxBend 2026: The Return of Ideas Worth Spreading. The evening will feature two past TEDxBend speakers as they share […]
Part of Bond Street Closed Sept. 12-15
The Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion project will reach a pivotal phase this week with the scheduled removal of its towerย crane, a prominent fixture in downtown Bend. The removal of theย crane will require the temporary closure of Bond Street between Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street, starting early morning onย Friday, Sept. 12, until the evening ofย Monday, Sept. […]

