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Oregon State Parks continued to experience near record-breaking levels of both day use and camping in 2023. It was the second busiest year for day-use visits with an estimated at 52.2 million visits, just behind the historic record of 53 million in 2021. It was the fourth busiest camping year with 2.9 million camper nights, […]

In recognition of its decades of exemplary leadership in the industry, the Northwest’s largest privately owned home builder, Hayden Homes, has been awarded the Idaho Home Builders Association 2023 Company of the Year. In bestowing the honor, IHBA celebrates member companies that make significant contributions to the industry, to their local home builders associations, and […]

Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has received a $10 million grant to work with 13 Native American Tribes to spur economic development in the western United States by developing manufacturing capabilities for materials and products made from hemp. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, […]

The 2024 Bend WinterFest made a memorable return to Bend’s Old Mill District this year. This year’s event not only marked its comeback to a beloved location but also set a new milestone in its philanthropic efforts by raising an impressive $12,500 for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBSCO) of Central Oregon. This significant contribution underscores […]

The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, a Visit Bend project, is still accepting applications for its annual grant program. The project was created to enhance and support Bend’s cultural opportunities and offerings. The BCTF helps organizations, from musical productions to art exhibits to film festivals and more, leverage marketing resources to attract more cultural tourists during […]

The Oregon Legislature is in the middle of another session, state agency rulemaking is underway for many new and revised policies, and a consequential election is around the corner. Oregon Business & Industry—in partnership with the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce and the local Bend Chamber—wants to hear from businesses across the state. They invite […]

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades (VIM) is celebrating 20 years of providing medical care in its clinic to the uninsured and critically underserved in Central Oregon. Join volunteers, staff, and patients on March 20th from 5:30-7pm at the clinic, 2300 NE Neff Rd on the St. Charles Bend campus. Volunteers will offer clinic […]

The Grand Opening of Miranda Kelton’s new photography studio will be March 21, 2024.  The new studio location at 20370 Empire Ave., Suite C2 in Bend will be the site of the grand opening celebration. The festivities will kick off at 4:00 p.m. on March 21st with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Bend […]

CBRE has announced the sale of Outlook at Pilot Butte, a 205-unit multifamily community in Bend, Oregon, to an undisclosed buyer for $57.5 million. CBRE’s Josh McDonald, Joe Nydahl, and Phil Oester represented the seller, Seattle-based Security Properties. The garden-style community was built in 2017 and is located at 2001 NE Linea Drive. It comprises […]

SELCO Community Credit Union has reimagined and expanded its approach to community involvement with the launch of SELCO Steps Up. SELCO’s new program aims to create positive, innovative, and lasting change through community giving, volunteerism, financial education, and student and educator support. SELCO Steps Up not only significantly expands support for many of the credit […]