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The Hayden Homes Amphitheater continues to lead the industry in sustainable venue operations, delivering consistent, measurable results that make every show more environmentally responsible. During the 2025 season, the venue achieved a 93.5 percent landfill diversion rate through its commitment to eliminating single-use plastic water bottles, reducing overall waste, and empowering fans to make greener […]

Portland General Electric (PGE) and The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (CTWS) are undertaking a complex project to replace the original turbine shut off valves at their jointly owned Round Butte Hydroelectric Facility. This critical infrastructure upgrade demonstrates PGE’s and CTWS’s commitment to maintaining reliable, clean hydroelectric power generation while supporting the continued safe operation of […]

As we all know, short days and bitter cold make maintaining fitness a daunting prospect during Bend’s winter season, but Ceiling: Unlimited Health Coaching is stepping in to fill the gap with a returning 8-week program, Winter Wonder Women! Winter Wonder Women is designed to help women keep moving, all winter long. The foundation of […]

The City of Bend and Housing Works have partnered to increase water savings and reduce utility bills for the Housing Authority through a City rebate program that replaced 101 high-volume toilets with high-efficiency models in all 88 units at Summit Park Apartments in Bend. Housing Works’ estimated annual savings is $10,600 total, or $105 per toilet. […]

Oregon’s recreation economy, long a cornerstone of Central Oregon’s identity and quality of life, is facing a growing legal and financial threat. On Thursday, January 8, the City Club of Central Oregon will host a public forum examining how unenforceable recreational liability waivers are driving up insurance costs, straining small businesses, and putting the future of recreation […]

Access to fresh, nourishing food plays a vital role in individual health and community well-being. Across Central Oregon, many families face challenges accessing affordable, high-quality food, contributing to persistent health disparities. Around the Bend Farms is addressing this need by growing and distributing nutrient-dense, locally grown produce to individuals and families who benefit most from […]

The Boss Mortgage Bend WinterFest returns February 13–15, 2026, transforming the Old Mill District into a winter playground packed with music and immersive experiences for all ages. New this year, WinterFest is turning up the glow with the introduction ofNeon Nights — a colorful, illuminated experience designed to bring extra warmth and visual excitement to the festival after dark. […]

Here in Central Oregon, 1 in 3 households – about 30,000 families – struggle daily just to make ends meet. Every day, our neighbors must make impossible choices. United Way of Central Oregon (UWCO) is hoping to make some of those choices easier. As we move through the year‑end holidays — a time when many families feel both the joy of the season and the strain of added […]

Every new year brings predictions about real estate, some hopeful, some dramatic, many recycled. As we look ahead to 2026, the housing market isn’t reacting to headlines or short-term sentiment. It’s responding to structural forces that are unlikely to reverse anytime soon. Read on to understand where housing is headed. We’ll zoom out to observe […]

Speakers at the Latino Community Association’s Empowering Families Luncheon on Dec. 12 reached across 25 years of history to show how LCA is meeting its most serious challenge.  “I knew I wanted to do something to support my community, but I never imagined it would be like stepping into a firestorm,” said Board President Luis Jimenez.  […]