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One of Roundabout Books favorite travel guide writers, Matt Wastradowski, will be back at the store on Nov 7 at 6:30 pm to talk about the newly published second edition of “Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking”, available Oct 1. The book covers diverse hiking options across Oregon and Washington with maps, directions, and expert advice from […]

Bend-La Pine Schools has hired Karen Rush as one of the District’s two Executive Directors of Elementary Programs. She will begin on November 4 and work alongside Executive Director Tammy Doty in overseeing the District’s 19 elementary schools. Rush is in her first year as the Program Director for Medical, Mental Health, and Prevention Initiatives […]

Western Oregon University and Central High School announce a new direct admission program for graduating seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. These students are guaranteed admission to Western and will receive an automatic merit-based scholarship.  Students will be admitted without completing the traditional college application process, making the transition to college seamless and accessible. […]

RootedHomes proudly announces the groundbreaking of Rooted at 19th, a new affordable housing community in Redmond. On September 27th, local leaders, including Commissioner Patti Adair, Mayor Ed Fitch, and Councilors Evelyn and Zwicker, joined to celebrate the construction start of 22 homes for families earning below 80% of the Area Median Income. The two-acre site […]

Get ready for a fall-tastic day of family fun as Camp Fire Central Oregon hosts its 3rd Annual Autumn Family Faire on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Troy Field in Bend. This is not your ordinary day out—it’s a community-powered, super-fun celebration of youth and everything to love about autumn, […]

Phil Chang, a Deschutes County Commissioner with a long career in natural resources management, is joining the Oregon Transportation Commission. The Oregon Senate confirmed Chang to the five-member Oregon Transportation Commission on Wednesday, Sept. 25. “We’re fortunate to have someone with Phil’s experience and insight join the Commission,” said Commission Chair Julie Brown. “He’s spent […]

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is excited to announce the four finalist companies advancing in the New Economy Track for the 21st annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) on Thursday, October 17 – Friday, October 18, 2024. Through an innovative partnership with Venture Partners and The BFM Fund, the New Economy Track provides a platform […]

The Central Oregon dental community will convene at Brasada Ranch on November 1-2 to address key topics in oral hygiene, continuing education, and collaborative efforts within the dental industry. This event is particularly timely, coming right after Halloween, a season when sugar consumption often spikes. Children in Oregon have some of the worst oral health […]

Discover the keys to a thriving workplace with Anthony Poponi’s latest release, “The Little Book of Workplace Happiness”. Anthony Poponi is a renowned international motivational speaker and corporate culture strategist and facilitator. In his newest book he explores the crucial elements of trust, culture, leadership, and employee engagement. With actionable insights and his signature humor, […]

La Pine Community Health Center (LCHC) is proud to announce its recognition as one of the Top Workplaces of 2024 by The Oregonian. This prestigious accolade is awarded based on the results of an extensive employee feedback survey, measuring aspects such as work environment, alignment of values, and the effectiveness of management. LCHC stands out […]