Business

David Rosen, Bend local and founder of the personal injury law firm, High Desert Law, steps into service as the 2024 President of the Oregon State Bar, making him just the third OSB president from Central Oregon in the history of the bar. Rosen hopes to continue Bend’s rather short legacy of impressive bar presidents, […]

The Central Oregon Agricultural Show announces the upcoming Small Farm School event scheduled for April 6. The event is co-produced by the School of Ranch, The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District, and the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance, and will be held during the Central Oregon Agricultural Show at the fairgrounds in Redmond. […]

Lay It Out Events announces the return of the annual outdoor performance series, Theater in the Park, with the beloved musical sensation “Mamma Mia.” For over a decade, Theater in the Park has delighted audiences with unforgettable performances in the scenic setting of Drake Park. From the uproarious comedy of “Spamalot” to the poignant drama […]

Oregon State Parks continued to experience near record-breaking levels of both day use and camping in 2023. It was the second busiest year for day-use visits with an estimated at 52.2 million visits, just behind the historic record of 53 million in 2021. It was the fourth busiest camping year with 2.9 million camper nights, […]

In recognition of its decades of exemplary leadership in the industry, the Northwest’s largest privately owned home builder, Hayden Homes, has been awarded the Idaho Home Builders Association 2023 Company of the Year. In bestowing the honor, IHBA celebrates member companies that make significant contributions to the industry, to their local home builders associations, and […]

Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has received a $10 million grant to work with 13 Native American Tribes to spur economic development in the western United States by developing manufacturing capabilities for materials and products made from hemp. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, […]

The 2024 Bend WinterFest made a memorable return to Bend’s Old Mill District this year. This year’s event not only marked its comeback to a beloved location but also set a new milestone in its philanthropic efforts by raising an impressive $12,500 for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBSCO) of Central Oregon. This significant contribution underscores […]

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades (VIM) is celebrating 20 years of providing medical care in its clinic to the uninsured and critically underserved in Central Oregon. Join volunteers, staff, and patients on March 20th from 5:30-7pm at the clinic, 2300 NE Neff Rd on the St. Charles Bend campus. Volunteers will offer clinic […]

The Grand Opening of Miranda Kelton’s new photography studio will be March 21, 2024.  The new studio location at 20370 Empire Ave., Suite C2 in Bend will be the site of the grand opening celebration. The festivities will kick off at 4:00 p.m. on March 21st with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Bend […]