Heart to Heart International (HHI) announced a point-of-care lab will be installed at Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades in Bend, OR. Many Americans delay medical care due to cost, scheduling or transportation barriers. A great way to address these challenges is to install a point-of-care laboratory in the clinic itself allowing for quick, […]
Heart to Heart International Installs Point of Care Laboratory for Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades
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Stereo Planet Returns to Downtown Bend with June 6 Grand Reopening
Stereo Planet -Some things streaming simply can’t replace. The ritual of lowering a needle onto vinyl. The feeling of sitting still long enough actually to listen. The moment great music stops being background noise and, after 45 years as a dependable Bend business, Stereo Planet becomes an immersive experience again, encouraging the community to look […]
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Retiring Faculty Member Dennis Lynn to Give OSU-Cascades Commencement Address
Dennis Lynn, a retiring senior instructor of human development and family sciences at Oregon State University – Cascades, will give the address at OSU-Cascades’ commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14. “Beyond his teaching, Dennis has had a profound impact on the OSU-Cascades community by seeing the potential in everyone he encounters—students, fellow employees and community […]
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Clear Mourning to Host Free Grief Camp for Kids in June
Clear Mourning, a Bend-based nonprofit, is bringing back Camp Courage this summer, and we want the community to know about it. Camp Courage 2026 is a free 3.5-day summer camp for children ages 5 to 12 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp runs June 22 through 25 at the Big Brothers […]
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Archaeology Roadshow at the Deschutes Historical Museum is June 6
Portland State University’s Archaeology Roadshow returns to the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2026 theme is “The Archaeology of Fire and Water.” The open-air event introduces the public to local heritage and the science of archaeology in a fun, hands-on way, while instilling a […]
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Central Oregon Master Gardener Assoc. Spring Garden Fair
What: The Central Oregon chapter of OSU Master Gardeners™ will host its annual Spring Garden Fair on May 30 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. In addition to OSU Master Gardeners, there will be 13 other local companies selling their plants and products. There will also be garden demonstrations and information booths for […]
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New Trails Delight at Cascade View and Cline Buttes
Redmond mountain bikers now have even fewer reasons to drive to the Deschutes National Forest to stage trail rides. The riding opportunities west of town on Bureau of Land Management land is now more streamlined and connected — by the tune of 11.5 additional miles. In March, the Source reported that the Central Oregon Trail […]
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Central Oregon Community College Faculty Hopeful After May 13 Rally
Some Central Oregon Community College faculty say they are feeling optimistic, unified and committed to finding a solution to achieving fair wages after the May 13 rally attended by over 75 demonstrators. COCC faculty have reached day 119 of good-faith bargaining with their employer and only have 26 more to go before they reach the minimum days required to exchange a proposal. During this time, some faculty have […]
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Oregon’s Housing Supply Increased Only About 5% Between 2020 and 2025
Oregon’s housing supply increased modestly between 2020 and 2025, with the biggest growth in Central Oregon, but progress lags far behind the state’s lofty goals. U.S. Census Bureau data released May 14 shows the number of Oregon housing units climbed to 1.9 million, up from 1.8 million, over the five years, an increase of 5%. […]
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Deschutes County Solid Waste Launches Program to Help Reduce Recycling Contamination
Deschutes County Solid Waste, in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership, City of Bend, Cascade Disposal, and Republic Services, is announcing a Clean Cart education program to help residents recycle right and reduce contamination in the recycling stream. Over the next several months, crews will place informational tags on recycling carts in residential neighborhoods around Bend. […]