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This post has been updated to include a response from St. Charles Health System which can be found at the end. In support of its efforts to make care more affordable, a detailed review of statewide health care spending data led Oregon Health Authority to determine most of the state’s health care organizations had acceptable […]

Grant awards totaling $ 1,759,580 will be distributed to 355 Oregon arts organizations through the Oregon Arts Commission’s Sustaining Arts Program for fiscal year 2026. In 2025, the Arts Commission reimagined this grant program to provide a more equitable distribution of funds to arts organizations. Awards are determined based on a newly updated funding formula […]

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, illustrated maps and advertisements functioned as powerful enticements to attract new inhabitants to the West. Opening Saturday, November 15 at the High Desert Museum, Drawn West: A History of Promoting Placeexplores a century of salesmanship, when artists and cartographers alike crafted an image of the West that depicted both fact and […]

At its Nov. 12, City Council Work Session, Council began a discussion about strategically activating City-owned properties in Downtown and the Bend Central District (BCD) while addressing future long-term planning for Bend City Hall and administrative space needs. Part of this planning effort is for the development of a future City Hall and administrative facility […]

International pianist and composer Paula Dreyer will perform a candlelight solo piano concert as the opening act for renowned pianist Holly Bowling at the Tower Theatre on Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm. Tickets are available at www.towertheatre.org/event/holly-bowling-with-paula-dreyer Dreyer, known for her emotionally evocative and cinematic piano works, will present a program of beautiful original compositions and intricate covers, reminiscent of the candlelit tour […]

Local McDonald’s Owner Operator Mason Rodby welcomed the city of Redmond to its newest location at 625 NW Oak Tree Ln in the north end. In honor of Veterans Day, the Grand Opening gave over 200 free meals to veterans, active-duty service members and first responders. “I am passionate about serving this community and I […]

A gift to Oregon State University–Cascades will establish a fund to enhance classroom learning and hands-on experiences for students in the newly launched accountancy degree program. The $50,000 gift was made through the OSU Foundation by Lance Brant, an alumnus of OSU’s College of Business, and founder and co-managing partner of Capstone Accounting and Tax […]

Maragas Winery will be hosting two wine events this November that will benefit The NeighborImpact food bank. For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to the food bank. In light of national budget cuts and the current absence of SNAP benefits, the Central Oregon food bank is our choice for this holiday giving. The first event […]

What began as a local act of compassion has grown into a powerful mission to change the future of animal healthcare. PetsForward, an advanced veterinary healthcare fund and nonprofit organization, is proud to announce its official launch, an expansion of the beloved VRCCO Care Fund, which has already touched hundreds of lives in Central Oregon. When the Veterinary […]

The team at The Peaks 360 rural residential community announced an immediate $25,000 donation to NeighborImpact, a Central Oregon-based nonprofit organization serving Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and Warm Springs. This donation is in direct response to the food insecurity emergency faced by many Central Oregon residents due to the ongoing government shutdown, as well as […]