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McKenzie Pass opened the morning of July 4 with fresh, smooth pavement for all to enjoy. The pass has remained closed while crews paved the narrow and winding section of road between the winter gate and the summit on the east side of the pass. Funding from a Federal Lands Access Program grant is improving […]

The Cascade Lifestyle Group led by Kristi Kaufman and Catherine Scanland, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists and real estate brokers affiliated with the Bend office of Coldwell Banker Bain, has ranked as the No. 1 small team in Oregon for Coldwell Banker Bain based on their 2023 sales volume. Licensed as a Broker in […]

Coos Bay has been designated by the Oregon Heritage Commission as an “Oregon Heritage All-Star Community.” The commission created the All-Star program to recognize the strong efforts by communities to broadly preserve and develop heritage resources. An All-Star designation requires that communities meet at least 15 of 24 criteria related to local heritage. These include […]

Great Old Broads for Wilderness (“Broads”), a grassroots movement of seasoned women who work to preserve wild lands for future generations, is bringing the push for an Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden’s doorstep. As the clock ticks on the opportunity to secure permanent protection for the Owyhee, the Broads are gathering […]

Dr. Laurie Chesley, president of Central Oregon Community College (COCC), has announced her plans to step down from her role and retire as of June 30, 2025, having served the college as president since July of 2019. Chesley is only the sixth president in COCC’s nearly 75-year history. The college’s board of directors will be […]

The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced awards totaling $22,062 for their annual Small Projects Grant program. This program funds trail-related projects within the Deschutes National Forest. Now in its seventh year, the program has cumulatively funded nearly $250,000 since its start in 2018. Project work will occur between June 2024 and September 30, 2025. Congratulations to […]

Wheel Fun Rentals is thrilled to announce the launch of their new Guided E-Bike Tours, offering locals and visitors alike a unique way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Bend, Oregon. Priced at just $99 per person, these tours provide an affordable and exhilarating adventure through Bend’s renowned trails and landscapes. Wheel Fun Rentals’ Guided […]

Each fall, hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from around the country descend on Bend, Oregon for a two-day celebration of entrepreneurship. Now in its 21st year, Bend Venture Conference (BVC) is the longest standing angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest and has served as a catalyst for startup investment in Central Oregon. Since its […]

Oregon State University – Cascades has given its 2024 Employee Awards to eight faculty and staff members for outstanding contributions to the Bend campus and surrounding community. The recipients of the campus’ 2024 employee awards were: Cassie Copeland received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award. Copeland is assistant director of TRIO, a program that supports […]