OHA is seeking a few people to serve on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Bridge Advisory Committee. OHP Bridge launched in 2024 to provide health coverage at no cost for people who earn slightly too much to qualify for traditional Medicaid benefits. Learn more about OHP Bridgeย here. The advisory committee, which also uses the acronymย OBAC, […]
OHA seeks applicants for OHP Bridge Advisory Committee
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NeighborImpact Hosts 2025 Listening Sessions to Shape Two-Year Strategic Plan
The NeighborImpact Board of Directors is excited to announce a series of listening sessions taking place throughout August to gather valuable input for the organizationโs upcoming two-year strategic plan. These sessions are open to all community members and stakeholders who want to share their perspectives, ideas, and suggestions about how NeighborImpact can best serve low- […]
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Local nonprofits are collaborating to launch โMarked for Loveโ Diaper Bank in Central Oregon
Local nonprofit, Every Child Central Oregon (ECCO) is expanding itโs programming to address a critical but often overlooked need in our communityโdiapers. Today, the organization announces the launch of the Marked for Love Diaper Bank, to ensure that families in Central Oregon have consistent access to clean, dry diapers for their children. 1 in 2 […]
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City of Bend Hosting Preconstruction Open House for Butler Market Road & Wells Acres Road Roundabout & Butler Market Road Key Route
The City Council recently approved the construction contract for the Butler Market & Wells Acres Roundabout & Butler Market Key Route Project. Construction is expected to begin in early-mid September. To reduce traffic impacts, eastbound tra๏ฌc on Butler Market Road will remain open throughout construction. Westbound Butler Market Road will be closed from Brinson Boulevard […]
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Donations Needed to Start Book Bank for Kids
For 34 years, SMART Reading has partnered with local elementary schools and preschools for weekly one-on-one reading with volunteers. Students in the program can select two new books each month to take home. Last year, SMART reached more than 1,000 students at 22 Central Oregon schools. More than 13,800 new books were given away. Three […]
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Drazan Tests Waters for 2026 Run
House Minority Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) disclosed a $55,000 expenditure to the Virginia polling firm Public Opinion Strategies on Aug. 10. Thatโs the clearest sign yet that Drazan is considering a rematch against Gov. Tina Kotek next year.ย Kotek, a Democrat, defeated Drazan 46.96% to 43.54% in 2022, with nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson taking 8.63% […]
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Horoscope Week of August 13, 2025
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In medieval Europe, pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint James in Spain often wore scallop shells. These were badges to signify they were on a sacred path in quest of divinely inspired transformation. The shell also had practical uses. It was a scoop for food and water, underscoring the humility […]
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Letters to the Editor
New Library on East SideWe live on the southeast end of Bend. Every day we pass the new library being built and I’m wondering if anyone else but us think it looks like a prison. Or a prison cruise ship. It has zero Central Oregon vibe to it and has us wondering if the Bend […]
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Central Oregon Real Estate in 2005
In Central Oregon, 2025 has brought a noticeable shift: a recalibrating housing market where some homes command fanfare and disappear in days, while others linger beyond the norm. Understanding why comes down to inventory and differentiation. Inventory Is UpโBut Not UniformlyIn Bend, the supply has climbed to approximately five months โ a high not seen […]
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The Art of Being Scared
My whole life, people have made fun of me for my deep and abiding love of horror movies. When I was a kid, running around excited, trying to explain the plot of โEvil Dead IIโ to my family, they would not only question what kind of people come up with such disturbing ideas, but what […]