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Assistance League® of Bend is excited to announce the launch of its annual Dream Trip Raffle, with tickets available online now through April 15, 2026. This popular fundraiser gives participants the chance to win a vacation of a lifetime while supporting children in need across Deschutes County. The raffle winner will select the trip of […]

A new vintage clothing shop is planning to bring fresh energy to one of the Old Mill District’s oldest spaces. Elk Vintage, a locally owned boutique curated by Bend residents Jeni Gallacher and Andria Hattenhauer, will open its first brick-and-mortar store this spring inside the Little Red Shed. The “shed” is a 400-square-foot building on […]

Central Oregon Community College is celebrating National Poetry Month this April with a series of workshops and performances, free and open to the public, with events happening at all four COCC campuses. Featuring singer-songwriter-poet Beth Wood, the Lumina Flute Trio, poetry slams, writing sessions and community gatherings, the lineup is sprung from a “From the Ground […]

Spring is a good time to clean out the garage and get rid of household hazardous waste. However, these items must be disposed of safely. Knott landfill takes household hazardous waste on Fridays and Saturdays every week, but rural transfer stations aren’t currently equipped to accept it.  To make it easier, and cut down on […]

The City of Bend invites community members to attend an open house to learn about two City transportation projects, the Hawthorne Connections Study and Midtown Crossings Project. The in-person open house will take place on Tuesday, April 7 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Newberry Hotel, Mt. Bachelor Room (300 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend). This is […]

Grief is never easy, especially for children. ClearPath Healthcare (formerly Hospice of Redmond) is bringing back Camp Sunrise, Oregon’s longest-running free grief camp, and its special Teen Grief Retreat to make sure no young person in Central Oregon faces loss alone. Now in its 28th year, these programs give young people a safe place to […]

 Central Oregon Police Chiefs and the Deschutes County Sheriff urge drivers to make safe choices during Spring Break by launching a safe driving initiative called “Spring Break Blitz.”  “Our shared goal is simple,” said Redmond Police Lt. Curtis Chambers. “We want everyone who lives in or visits Central Oregon to enjoy Spring Break—and to get […]

Classified workers at Central Oregon Community College have voted to strike in April. The two sides have been unable to come to an agreement over wages. News release submitted Friday, March 20 by the Classified Association of Central Oregon Community College: With 93% participation from membership, the Classified Association of Central Oregon Community College (CACOCC) […]

You loved it once. The creaky floors were “charming.” The tiny kitchen was “efficient.” The weird nook under the stairs had “potential.” But lately? The vibes are off. Before you insist, “We’re fine,” let’s talk about the signs it might be time to break up with your house. Gently, respectfully, but firmly. 1. “Cozy” Has […]

What would you need to successfully navigate life after incarceration? Changing Patterns’ 3rd annual fundraiser, “An Unforgettable Experience,” invites regional leaders, social service personnel, and community members to step into the shoes of a returning citizen to experience for themselves the difficulties of re-entry to life after incarceration.Finding housing, a job, transportation and a support system […]