Deschutes Children’s Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of office space for nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving children and families at the Rosie Bareis Campus, located in beautiful Northwest Bend at 1029 NW 14th St. The campus is home to several community-focused organizations, including CASA Central Oregon, Community Solutions, the Deschutes Children’s Foundation admin […]
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Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund Managed by Rimrock Trails Announces the 2025 Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships Offering $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity to Seniors at Redmond and Crook County High Schools
A $1,000 scholarship opportunity is available to seniors from Redmond and Crook County High Schools who are interested in pursuing higher education in psychology, behavioral health, addiction studies, psychiatry, social work, and related fields. Students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. The top student applicants from both Redmond and Crook County High School will be […]
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Deschutes River Conservancy and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council Announce Move to New Office Space in the Old Mill District
The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC) are excited to announce their move to a new office along the Deschutes River in Bend’s Old Mill District. After nearly 30 years of dedicated work to protect and restore the Deschutes Basin, this move marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for […]
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Warby Parker set to open in the Old Mill District this year
National eyewear retailer Warby Parker is headed to Bend’s Old Mill District later this year. A mission-driven retailer that specializes in affordable, accessible, and stylish eyewear, Warby Parker will move into 1,800 square feet of space in the heart of the Old Mill District, directly adjacent to J.Jill at 520 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 606. […]
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RendezVan Returns to Mt. Bachelor
The RendezVan festival returns to Mt. Bachelor for year five April 17–20, inviting locals and visitors alike to celebrate spring shredding, live music, and van-life culture in the heart of the resort’s West Village base area. 3-Day Camping Passes go on sale tomorrow (February 5) at noon and can be purchased online at www.rendezvan.com. There […]
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Central Oregon Locavore Non-Profit is Making Local Happen for All Central Oregonians
Central Oregon Locavore Non-Profit’s indoor farmers’ market serves a community that shares a common interest—to enjoy healthy, locally produced foods. Locavore believes that everyone, regardless of income, should have access to healthy, nutrient-dense foods. We offer three programs to ensure this access, reducing food insecurity and subsequent poor health outcomes in our region. Locavore offers […]
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Oregon Friendly Driver Looks at 2024 Crash Data and Aims to Reduce Crashes in Oregon
Every time a person steps into a crosswalk or a person riding navigates the road with a car, trust is at play. Trust that drivers will yield. Trust that everyone knows the rules. Trust that we all understand our road network is for moving people via many modes. But with 94 people walking and 12 […]
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Graduation rate is up in Bend-La Pine Schools, with another big increase at La Pine High School
The Bend-La Pine Schools graduation rate rose in 2024 to 85.3 percent – the second-highest rate over the past 10 years. The rate increased from 83.6 percent in 2023 and is 3.5 percentage points above the statewide average of 81.8 percent. Two high schools in the district had higher graduation rates in 2024. Summit High […]
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Redmond Municipal Airport to Host 2025 TSA PreCheck Enrollment Events
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) will be hosting multiple TSA Pre✓® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider. Travelers will be able to enroll at 2252 Jesse Butler Circle, in the terminal between the Terminal West entrance and Airport Gift Shop across from the Airline ticket counters. February 25-28, 2025 April […]
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Partners In Care Invites the Community to Education Series in 2025
Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its revamped, in-person education series this year. 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 […]