Heather Quinn, a Minnesota-based writer, photographer and filmmaker, has been officially selected as the winner of the 11th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and author Beth Piatote, Ph.D. The Waterston Desert Writing Prize, established in 2014 by author and Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, honors and fosters literary nonfiction that celebrates desert […]
HEATHER QUINN SELECTED AS WINNER OF THE 2025 WATERSTON DESERT WRITING PRIZE
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Madewell set to open in the Old Mill District in early 2026
National fashion retailer Madewell is expanding into Central Oregon with a new storefront set to open in Bend’s Old Mill District early next year. Madewell will take over 4,554 square feet in the heart of the district between Sisters Coffee Co. and Warby Parker, offering a full line of men’s and women’s clothing, including its signature denim, wardrobe staples […]
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Outback Expansion Plan Community Meeting
The City of Bend is hosting a Community Meeting about the future of the “Outback” site from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, at City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street. Staff will give a brief presentation at 5:15 p.m. Outback is home to the City’s surface water filtration facility, wells, reservoirs, and other […]
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50th Anniversary of Hells Canyon
The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Hells Canyon Recreation Area are the featured subjects of a new ArcGIS Story Map released today by the Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read. The story map is a complimentary publication to the color feature inside the print version of the 2025-2026 Oregon Blue Book, released earlier this year. Hells […]
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We have a Match!
Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory is thrilled to share that 100% of your donation will fund scholarships for local kids this school year AND a generous donor is going to match your donation with a gift to our Education Endowment! Schools can’t afford to send kids on field trips like they used to – field trip funds are […]
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Welcoming Week 2025
The City of Bend and St. Charles Health Systems are thrilled to announce the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in Bend, from September 12-21. The City of Bend proudly supports Welcoming Week alongside numerous community partners in the shared commitment to foster a welcoming environment for all in Bend. This year’s national theme, “Stories […]
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Tickets on Sale for 28th Annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 28th Annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake fundraiser, happening Friday, October 3, 2025, at the stunning Tetherow Pavilion in Bend. This beloved annual event combines a night of laughter, great company, and community spirit […]
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Endless Summer Nights Fundraiser
Endless Summer Nights is a lively fundraiser, bringing together community members for an afternoon of family-friendly fun. Enjoy a competitive corporate cycle pub race, outdoor activities for all ages, local food and brews, bingo, and more, all while raising funds to empower local youth through job training and education. This is the ultimate family-friendly fundraiser […]
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A Call for State Sen. President to Resign
State Sen. Mark Meek (D-Gladstone) has not cooled down since the 2025 legislative session ended June 27. Toward the end of the session, Meek, who chairs the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee and sat on the Joint Committee on Transportation Reinvestment, announced he would vote against House Bill 2025, an Oregon Department of Transportation funding […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Ryan Evans 🎧
Meet Ryan, a maverick entrepreneur whose zest for life is matched only by his dedication to shaping a more vibrant future. His journey is one of adventure and determination, from riding the waves as a sponsored kiteboarder in his early 20’s to steering companies towards transformative change in emerging markets. At Shift Naturals, Ryan merges […]