Oregon State Senator Anthony Broadman was one of 25 leaders to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of Democratic state and local elected officials with more than 200 members across the country. Members of the network have been chosen from more than 2,200 nominations over NewDEALโs 15 years. Over the […]
State Sen. Anthony Broadman Selected as One of the Nationโs Outstanding Rising Leaders
Redmond Fire & Rescue Partners with Kiwanis Club of Redmond for Food Drive
Redmond Fire & Rescue is proud to announce its partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Redmond for this yearโs Food Drive. This community initiative aims to provide essential food items to local families in need during the holiday season. The food drive will run from November throughDecember 31, with the collection point at Redmond Fire & […]
First Interstate Bank Launches 100-Day Celebration
First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation are launching a 100-day celebration on National Philanthropy Day, marking the start of a countdown to a historic milestone: $100 million in total giving since the Foundationโs inception in 1990. โThis milestone is more than a number,โ said Amberly Pahut, Director of Community Responsibility and the […]
BEAM is Asking for Help to Secure an $8,000 Matching Grant
BEAM, a Bend-based nonprofit helping children with disabilities and complex behavioral needs build emotional and academic skills, is calling on the community to rally behind its mission. The organization is just $10,000 away from unlocking a matching grant that will keep its life-changing program in operation. What began as a small after-school initiative has grown […]
Leadership Changes at Community Solutions of Central Oregon
Community Solutions of Central Oregon is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyra Coke Duffy as its new Executive Director. This leadership transition marks an important milestone in the organizationโs continued commitment to providing accessible, high-quality mediation and conflict resolution services throughout Central Oregon. Kyra follows Katharine (Kat) Dalton, who led the organization with dedication […]
St. Charles Community Pharmacy in Prineville now open
St. Charlesโ new Community Pharmacy in Prineville is now open and serving customers, helping to preserve access to local pharmacy services in Crook County. The pharmacy transitioned from Clinic Pharmacy to St. Charles officially today. โToday is an exciting day for St. Charles and our community, as we can now offer seamless pharmacy services to […]
Leadbetter Band Out With New Album: โSpellโ
More than two years since the release of โCake,โ the Leadbetter Band has announced the release of the highly anticipated fourth album, โSpell,โ alongside an animated video made with other local artists to showcase the album. The Bend-based bandโs new 12-track compilation will be the second album that includes bassist and vocalist Aaron Moore and […]
Redmond Municipal Airport Prepares for Busy 2025 Holiday Travel Seasonย
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season as seasonal passenger volumes continue to grow and construction begins on the airportโs terminal expansion project, set to enhance capacity and improve the traveler experience. With work now underway, travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for parking, check-in, and […]
OHA Finds Five Organizations Did Not Meet Acceptable Cost Growth Standards in 2023
This post has been updated to include a response from St. Charles Health System which can be found at the end. In support of its efforts to make care more affordable, a detailed review of statewide health care spending data led Oregon Health Authority to determine most of the stateโs health care organizations had acceptable […]
Itโs Alive!
Guillermo del Toro loves his monsters. Heโs built an Oscar-winning and critically lauded career on telling stories about the darkness at the center of the world and the creatures born from it. Because thereโs no one that del Toro empathizes with more than the underdog, the misunderstood beast at the end of the book that […]

