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The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics has awarded Kat Mastrangelo, executive director for Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades, with the prestigious Circle of Caring Award. Now in its second year, this national award is recognition of the accomplishments and dedication of leaders in the Volunteers in Medicine clinic community. Mastrangelo was […]

Redmond Kiwanis club members are extending their holiday sales of See’s Candy by participating in the Redmond merchants’ Galentine’s Day promotion on Saturday, Feb. 10. You’ll find sweets for yourself or your sweetheart at High Desert Floral, 231 SW Sixth St., from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. On Valentine’s eve, Feb. 13, […]

The fifth annual Pacific Northwest Classic, sponsored by Thump Coffee and hosted by Bend Pickleball Club, is on the calendar for July 24-28, 2024 at Pine Nursery Park in Bend. The Pacific Northwest Classic is a USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournament that attracts players and fans across the country each year. As a sport, pickleball has seen […]

The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) received a $5,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Central Oregon. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since […]

NeighborImpact has been actively working to alleviate the child care crisis in Central Oregon by bolstering the growth of child care services. The expansion of child care involves providing funding and educational resources to child care providers and persons aspiring to become providers in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm […]

Jen Hammond has been named Operations Director at Bend Chamber. Hammond has a broad array of experience spanning from Biotech to Entertainment to Healthcare. Hammond was born and raised in Tualatin, Oregon. She worked in film before relocating to Bend, where she resides with her husband, two teenagers, dogs and bunnies. This story is based […]

COIC, the region’s Council of Governments, is seeking three community members to serve on the COIC Budget Committee. The COIC Budget Committee consists of the five-member Executive Committee and five community members. Applicants must reside in Deschutes, Jefferson, or Crook County. Budget Committee members are responsible for reviewing the COIC proposed budget and recommending a […]

Brooks Resources Corporation has received the Earth Advantage Hall of Fame Award, which honors developers who built homes which generate at least as much energy as they consume. Of 17 award recipients, Brooks Resources is the only firm based in Central Oregon. Matt Douglas, Manager of Central Oregon Residential for Earth Advantage, said, “Brooks Resources […]

Bethlehem Inn has announced that its Board of Directors has elected seven new board members: Howard Friedman, Maggi Machala, Isaac Montoya, Rutila Galvan-Rodriquez, Leah Guliasi, Rev. Chris Kramer and Melissa Williams. The 2024 Board of Directors will be led by Rev. Dr. Steven Koski (Pastor at First Presbyterian Church) as President, Tammy Baney (ED at […]

The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union announce that a Bend artist won the artwork contest for the 46th running of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, a Central Oregon tradition and one of the largest multi-sport events in the Northwest. The winning submission from Kendall Wallace, 25, was chosen from 21 […]