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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.  […]

As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season.   This year Oregon State Parks welcomed millions of visitors, maintained nearly 1,000 miles of trails, hosted hundreds of events including mushroom hikes and star parties and finished dozens of projects from the restoration of […]

The Latino Community Association and the City of Bend are pleased to announce the launch of Office Hours at the Latino Community Association’s office at 2680 NE Twin Knolls Drive in Bend.  The Latino Community Association and the City of Bend have a longstanding relationship, collaborating in many ways, from City projects to co-hosting community outreach events. […]

The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA), in partnership with Oregon Business Magazine, has announced Bend-based real estate developer Brooks Resources Corporation as the recipient of the 2025 Community Applause Award. The award, which recognizes an Oregon business for its significant service and contributions to its community, was presented to Brooks Resources during a banking industry event held on Dec. […]

Major fundraising for Central Oregon Community College’s Madras campus expansion, set to open for winter term’s first day on Jan. 5, has culminated with a generous capping grant of $100,000 from the Tykeson Family Foundation. The investment in the “Growing Together” campaign is supporting two central elements of the transformative project: the college’s health care training […]

As part of the City of Bend Public Works Department moving into the new Public Works Campus, the City’s water lab successfully transferred its Oregon laboratory accreditation from its former location at the City’s Water Reclamation Facility. The water lab ensures the City provides safe drinking water to our community. Our newly accredited Water Quality Laboratory […]

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has officially closed on the purchase of surplus land from Bend-La Pine Schools for $20,000, completing the transaction last week. The property, known as Stone Creek Commons, will become a new homeownership community located next to Silver Rail Elementary School. Habitat was awarded the property through a competitive request for proposals […]

Oregon’s largest credit union donated an unprecedented amount to 350+ nonprofits across Oregon and southwest Washington. This year’s giving totaled more than $4 million, and focusedon food and shelter, youth services, financial education, and environmental stewardship.  “The holiday season reminds us of what communities can accomplish when we come together,” said Rob Stuart, president and CEO of OnPoint Community Credit Union. “These […]

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 […]