Members of the public are warmly invited to Central Oregon Community College’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its Madras campus expansion, 4-6 p.m., on Thursday, April 30, at 1170 E. Ashwood Road. The event will feature brief remarks from COCC president Dr. Greg Pereira and community partners, followed by the official ribbon-cutting ceremony […]
COCC Invites Public to Madras Campus Ribbon-cutting Ceremony April 30
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Runway Ready: The 14th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show Returns to Bend on May 9
What do you get when you mix fashion, creativity, sustainability, and 14 local schools worth of student designers? The 14th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show — and it’s back on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at The Pavillion. Founded by two Realms teachers with a love of fashion, an appreciation of art, and a passion for the planet, […]
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Life & Career Readiness Night Helps Shape Plans After High School
More than 50 Central Oregon employers and representatives of higher education will gather April 30 to speak with students and families for the third annual Life & Career Readiness Night. It’s a free event from 5 to 7 p.m. at Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend. Organized by high school students, Life & […]
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Leash ‘em Reminders from BPRD and Bend Police
Dogs are big users of parks and trails, and there are few public places where leashes aren’t required. One of the most common concerns from community members involves off‑leash dogs and their handlers not following these rules. Bend Park and Recreation District and the City of Bend Police Department are reminding pet owners about leash […]
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Hayden Homes Pledges $25 Million to Charitable Causes by 2030
Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes today announced a pledge to invest $25 million to charitable causes by 2030, alongside the launch of its Give As You Go™ Fund, an initiative connecting homebuilding with a commitment to building a strong community across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. The fund will focus on philanthropic priorities including housing solutions, […]
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Deschutes County Commissioners Approve Third-Party Arbitration for William Bailey
Former Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Captain William Bailey will receive a neutral re-evaluation of his March 2 termination, the Board of County Commissioners voted April 22. While Commissioners Phil Chang, Tony DeBone and Patti Adair had the option to postpone the decision to a later date, they unanimously voted yes to Bailey’s request for a […]
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Ground Breaks on Think Wild’s Aquatic Mammal Enclosure
Think Wild will soon provide temporary homes for injured beavers and otters in need of rehabilitation. Construction began on a 900-square-foot enclosure which will be the first of its kind in Oregon. It will feature large filtered pools, kennels, shift doors, climb-proof walls and 10-foot-tall, enclosed fencing. The enclosure will have four separate living spaces […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, David Bermudez🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with David Bermudez, executive director and founder of Bend Science Station, to talk about curiosity, critical thinking, and what it really means to learn science. David shares his journey from teaching at Sunriver Prep to launching a nonprofit that has spent more than two […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Alli Jorgensen🎧
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Alli Jorgensen, Fitness Supervisor at Bend Parks and Recreation, to explore the vital role public fitness spaces play in individual wellbeing and community health. With more than 30 years of service at Bend Parks and Recreation, Alli shares her personal journey into […]
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Restaurant Guide 2026
The restaurant world is ever-changing. The annual Source Restaurant Guide aims to include new openings and popular staples to help you plan your eating year! We know more is coming as well. Bamboo Sushi is expected to open in the spring of 2026 in downtown Bend on NW Oregon Avenue. The owners of Powder House […]