Bend Municipal Airport, Oregon’s third-busiest airport, is expected to have a finished air traffic control tower in early 2026. Construction crews began building the tower in August 2024. As of this month, Tracy Williams, airport manager, says that the project is about 80% complete. To finish the project, the road needs to be paved, fencing […]
Bend Municipal Airport Tower to be Completed in 2026
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Pasta Dinner to Support Toys for Tots
Attend a pasta dinner fundraiser to help raise money for the Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive. The Veterans of Central Oregon and Summit Health have joined together to form the Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive. The drive has been formed to replace Toys For Tots, which suspended its campaign, leaving some 9,000 kids without toys. […]
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Art in Nature
Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring another installment of our Art in Nature outdoor performance series in 2025! The supremely talented local a Cappella group, Bend Camerata, will perform inside the ancient volcanic tuff ring at Fort Rock! Join us for a night of art and stargazing in the Oregon Outback. Our adventure will start […]
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Museum’s Indigenous Speakers Series Continues
The High Desert Museum’s popular Indigenous Speakers Series returns this fall with three vibrant and inspiring programs. Featuring an array of Indigenous voices, the series highlights artists, storytellers, scholars and more who share their unique perspectives with the community. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O’odham), a scholar, author, Indigenous leader and advocate, will […]
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Woman Arrested in Suspected Puppy Mill Case
On Friday, Sept. 5, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Elk Lane in Alfalfa, leading to the arrest of Lorinda Maxwell, 62, on 49 felony counts of Animal Neglect in the Second Degree. The case began earlier this month when a woman who purchased a dog through the […]
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Cascade Natural Gas Launches Hybrid Heating Pilot Program in Bend
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation is launching a pilot project in Bend, Oregon to study whether dual fuel heat pump systems can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) while saving customers money through improved efficiency. The systems incorporate both a natural gas furnace and electric heat pump and use advanced control technology to maximize the lowest-cost […]
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Budding Businesses
The City of Redmond has approved two marijuana dispensaries, months after the City Council voted to allow dispensaries within city limits. Oregrown plans to open its fifth location around the holidays at 2127 U.S. Highway 97, Suite 110, in a strip mall near The Back Porch and Company. The new store will join the company’s […]
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Farm to Table Dinner at Terra Kitchen
Join High Desert Food & Farm Alliance for an unforgettable Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 pm at Terra Kitchen! Enjoy a seasonal menu crafted from fresh, local ingredients, with the option to enhance your experience with a wine or uniquely crafted mocktail pairing. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from local farmers and chefs, who will […]
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Three Sisters Rural Track Program Arrives in Madras
Residents in the Three Sisters Rural Track Program arrived in Madras earlier this month and are immediately helping fill a need in the community by providing care for up to 900 patients a year in local primary care clinics and at St. Charles Madras. Drs. Ben Khalil and Callie Krewson are the first two residents […]
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NAMI Volunteer Information Session
Join NAMI’s Virtual Volunteer Information Session on Sept. 17 from 6-7 pm. Learn more about volunteering opportunities with NAMI Central Oregon, including training requirements for our free mental health related programs, support groups, classes and workshops, and how you can be of service to your community!This is a live monthly Volunteer Information session held on Zoom. […]