Phil Knight Writes Record Check to Republican Legislative PAC

A little more than a year after the historic removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) scientists are seeing salmon reoccupying just about every corner of their historic habitat. “The speed at which salmon are repopulating every nook and cranny of suitable habitat upstream of the […]

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Dogwood at The Pine Shed, 821 NE. Second St. in Bend. This open house is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the Hawthorne Crossing projectand new design, meet the project team, ask questions and provide comments. On Sept. 24, Bend City Council selected a truss bridge style for the Hawthorne Crossing, which will provide a bicycle and pedestrian bridge to […]

Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen Jr., a beloved musical filled with unforgettable characters, show-stopping songs, and heartwarming messages perfect for the entire family. Based on the smash-hit Disney film, Frozen Jr. follows the spirited journey of sisters Anna and Elsa, along with their friends Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven, as […]

Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year.   Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts:   Fact: Pacific Power will not contact any customer demanding immediate payment […]

 In mid November, the Mountain View High School band room filled with the sound of guitars and the energy of students discovering what’s possible when music is placed within reach. Breedlove Guitars, Central Oregon’s homegrown guitar maker, presented a donation of 75 high-quality guitars—valued at nearly $65,000—to middle and high schools throughout the Bend-La Pine School […]

Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is thrilled to announce the opening of our ReStore Upcycle Challenge Auction—a community-driven, creative competition that blends sustainability, artistry, and philanthropy. The online auction will be live through December 19, with proceeds supporting Habitat’s mission to build and preserve affordable housing in southern Deschutes County. Local artisans, DIYers, and creative […]

Mid Oregon Credit Union invites the community to participate in its popular annual Holiday Dough fundraiser, supporting local charities that provide food and other needed items to individuals and families experiencing financial challenges during the holiday season. Holiday Dough kicks off this week, and continues through Friday, December 5. Members and the community can donate at […]

Use fresh foliage to craft a DIY wreath and capture the moment with professional family portraits. Enjoy performances by the Central Oregon Mastersingers, Ravensong Choir, and The Bells of Sunriver. Teens can embellish a beanie using hand embroidery and kids can hand-sew gingerbread stuffies. Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich and his beloved train display are back […]

The Bend-La Pine Schools Excellence in Education awards culminated Friday afternoon with the presentation of the Educator of the Year award to Loren Renfroe, language arts teacher at Sky View Middle School in northeast Bend. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district officials made the surprise presentation. Renfroe has been with Sky View for two years. […]