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Destination Rehab is excited to announce the launch of its Walking Soccer for Parkinson’s Disease program, an 8-week indoor program designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease. The Indoor Soccer kicked off this week and will run from February 18th through April 8th. This class offers a fun, supportive, and engaging way to improve […]

The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation continues its partnership with Mt. Bachelor and the Ski 4 Schools program, now in its 21st year. This popular program offers discounted tickets to skiers and snowboarders and directs the proceeds to local area schools in Bend and Redmond. Once again, the tickets sold out in record time, raising $28,125 […]

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management will conduct a targeted Deschutes Alerts test at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25. This annual reminder message will be sent to approximately 2,500 residents who have indicated in their Deschutes Alerts profile that they have additional needs, such as mobility challenges, dialysis requirements, or reliance on […]

The City of Bend is hosting a neighborhood roundtable with the Bend City council and three neighborhood districts in the southeast area of town to discuss growth, infrastructure projects, complete neighborhoods and other topics relevant to southeast Bend. The roundtable will take place March 12, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Larkspur Community Center, 1600 […]

After careful consideration and in consultation with the grooming coordinator and event leadership at Meissner Nordic, it has been determined that the best course of action at this point in the season is to cancel the 2026 Tour of Meissner, which was scheduled for March 1. Due to a lack of quality snow conditions at Virginia Meissner […]

I am reaching my one-year anniversary in real estate, and I can confidently say that staging is not optional if you want top dollar for your home. And surprisingly, sellers have felt uneasy and uncomfortable when the word “staging” comes out of my mouth. It means getting rid of their perfectly acceptable furniture. And for […]

The Deschutes National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. “Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Holly Jewkes, Deschutes National Forest Supervisor. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience […]

Registered nurses overwhelmingly voted to ratify a two-and-a-half year contract agreement with St. Charles Bend Feb. 19. The new agreement builds on nurses’ historic 2023 contract which addressed rising costs, improved caregiver recruitment and retention, and rebuilt trust between frontline caregivers and St. Charles management.  “This agreement shows what’s possible when nurses are treated as […]

Sierra James Construction, Central Oregon’s trusted Design-Build-Remodel and Disaster Restoration company, is proud to announce a new partnership with LiveAble Homes, bringing nationally recognized accessibility and Universal Design certification to Central Oregon homeowners. Through this collaboration, Sierra James Construction is now offering clients the opportunity to consult with LiveAble Homes during the design process and the option to pursue LiveAbleHome […]

OCCU deepened ties with the Central Oregon community by opening a new, full-service branch in Bend in early 2026. The new branch, at 20785 NW Henry Ave., Suite 150, is OCCU’s 15th location and offers all the traditional financial services, such as checking and savings accounts, auto and personal loans, mortgage lending, and financial planning. […]