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Oregon State University will graduate a record 8,011 students during its university-wide commencement ceremony Saturday, June 14, at Reser Stadium. More than 4,300 students are expected to participate in the ceremony that will honor the university’s 156th class. The event is free to attend, open to the public and held rain or shine. Gates will […]

Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its engaging, in-person education series. For the past 17 years, Partners In Care has been providing no-cost community education on a myriad of topics such as preparing for end of life, facing a serious illness, and caregiver tips and resources. The third community […]

A new study shows that Oregon State University – Cascades contributed $89.9 million in economic impact to the Central Oregon region in 2024, reflecting the campus’s growth, spending, research and other contributions to the surrounding community. The report, commissioned by Oregon State University, details the collective impact of the university’s contributions to the economy and society, […]

Volunteers in Medicine, Clinic of the Cascades, Central Oregon’s only free clinic and pharmacy dedicated to serving low-income, uninsured working adults, has been named the 2025 Health Hero Organization by the Deschutes County Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB). This prestigious award recognizes VIM Cascades’ unwavering commitment to providing equitable, compassionate healthcare to those who would […]

Applications are being accepted for the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB). Applications are due by 5 p.m. on June 30, 2025. The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board provides input to the Bend City Council on economic development and business issues and initiatives. The board seeks to provide broad representation from representatives of local key […]

Bend-La Pine Schools will present diplomas to 1,387 seniors during seven high school graduation ceremonies this Thursday through next Tuesday. The Class of 2025 includes 491 Honors Diploma recipients, 129 Seal of Biliteracy recipients, and 25 students who are receiving their International Baccalaureate diploma. Many others have challenged themselves with rigorous coursework, including college-level Advanced […]

Today, St. Charles’ new community pharmacy in Madras is open to the public, bucking the nationwide trend of pharmacy closures and helping fill a critical health need for the region. “Today is an exciting day for our community and St. Charles, as we are opening a pilot community pharmacy in Madras to help increase access […]

La Pine Elementary School will host a Walk & Roll Challenge next week to inspire students and families to walk, bike or otherwise roll to and from school during this spring weather. The event will take place on June 2, 4 and 6, with designated gathering spots near the school where families can start and […]

Sunriver Music Festival presents its 48th season in two spectacular, historic Central Oregon venues—the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Performances feature world-class orchestra musicians and renowned soloists, led by Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell. The Festival includes four classical concerts, a pops concert, and a family concert, each […]

Eight nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses, who represent all four St. Charles hospitals in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units and presented with a […]