Competing at the 2025 USA Swimming National Championship meet in Indianapolis, Campbell McKean won the men’s 50 Meter Breaststroke event with a time of 26.90 seconds. The win qualifies McKean for Team USA which will compete at the World Championships in Singapore beginning July 26, 2025. McKean, a graduating senior at Caldera High School, was […]
Campbell McKean (Bend Swim Club) wins National Championship in 50 Meter Breaststroke
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Bend’s Oldest Dance Studio Turns 50!
Terpsichorean Dance Studio will be hosting its 50th anniversary dance recital this year in Bend, with two performances. The annual recital is the culmination of the past year’s dance instruction, featuring performances at all levels in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Contemporary and Modern. -Date: June 13 & 14 -Time: 6:00pm (either night) -Location: Caldera High […]
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Roundabout Books to Welcome Back Historian Glenn Voelz to Discuss His New Book “The Civilian Conservation Corp in Oregon: A Living Legacy”
Roundabout Books is excited to welcome back historian Glenn Voelz to discuss his latest book “The Civilian Conservation Corp in Oregon: A Living Legacy”. The event takes place in-store on July 31st at 6:30 pm. Amid the depths of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt formulated a bold plan for putting millions of unemployed Americans […]
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A record 8,000-plus students to graduate from Oregon State University on June 14
Oregon State University will graduate a record 8,011 students during its university-wide commencement ceremony Saturday, June 14, at Reser Stadium. More than 4,300 students are expected to participate in the ceremony that will honor the university’s 156th class. The event is free to attend, open to the public and held rain or shine. Gates will […]
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Partners In Care Community Education: “Script Your Future: Working with an Estate Planning Attorney”
Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its engaging, in-person education series. For the past 17 years, Partners In Care has been providing no-cost community education on a myriad of topics such as preparing for end of life, facing a serious illness, and caregiver tips and resources. The third community […]
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OSU-Cascades contributed nearly $90 million to region in 2024, economic impact report finds
A new study shows that Oregon State University – Cascades contributed $89.9 million in economic impact to the Central Oregon region in 2024, reflecting the campus’s growth, spending, research and other contributions to the surrounding community. The report, commissioned by Oregon State University, details the collective impact of the university’s contributions to the economy and society, […]
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Volunteers in Medicine, Clinic of the Cascades Named 2025 Health Hero Organization by Deschutes County Public Health Advisory Board
Volunteers in Medicine, Clinic of the Cascades, Central Oregon’s only free clinic and pharmacy dedicated to serving low-income, uninsured working adults, has been named the 2025 Health Hero Organization by the Deschutes County Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB). This prestigious award recognizes VIM Cascades’ unwavering commitment to providing equitable, compassionate healthcare to those who would […]
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Bye-bye Plastic Bags
Wait — wasn’t there already a plastic bag ban? There was, in 2020, on single-use plastic bags. This time, the thicker, 4-millimeter-thick bags meant to be reused several times — you know the ones — have also been nixed. Gov. Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 551 into law on June 5, mandating that retailers, grocers and […]
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Bend Could Soon Allow Rowhouses & Multiple ADUs
The City of Bend is on track to create new housing options to address the need for middle- income housing. The City’s goal is to promote more affordable home ownership and rental opportunities with a diversity of housing types and sizes. According to a 2016 Bend Housing Needs Analysis, the City anticipates the population to […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Joshua Savage 🎧
In this episode, Aaron chats with Joshua Savage—traveler, writer, educator, and scavenger hunt mastermind. Originally from the South, Josh shares the story of how his family sold everything to explore the world, eventually falling in love with Bend and making it their home. The conversation touches on his passion for travel, his love for the […]