An Amazon delivery center is coming to Redmond in a push to accelerate deliveries for customers in Central Oregon. On May 13, Amazon announced it had closed on land in northeast Redmond, along East Antler Avenue, as part of its “continued investment in rural communities.” According to a press release, the purchase aims to support […]
Prime Time: Amazon Launches New Delivery Hub in Redmond
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A GoFundMe Account is Raising Money for Sandos & Smash Food Truck
Mother’s Day, May 11, was a record day of sales for Sandos & Smash since opening in Tumalo’s The Bite in February. Just hours after closing, the truck ignited around 10:30 pm, according to owner Andrew Vijarro. “It’s a complete loss, unfortunately,” Vijarro said. Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to […]
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Oregon Developers Build Few Condos
CHIEF SPONSOR: State Rep. Pam Marsh (D-Ashland) WHAT IT WOULD DO: House Bill 3746 A would shorten the time frame for condo owners to sue for construction defects in condominiums from 10 years to seven years. (Colorado, Nevada and Washington allow six years, as this bill originally did before being amended.) The bill would also require […]
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2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality – Consumer Confidence Report Now Available
The City of Bend’s Water Services Department’s 2024 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report is now available. The report shows that City customers’ drinking water continues to meet all health standards and that the City is 100% compliant in water quality testing and in meeting and exceeding water quality standards. “Our highest priority is protecting public […]
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Five Oregon High Schools Win Prizes in Media Contest to Promote Young Worker Safety
Students at Sherwood, Parkrose, Lincoln, Cleveland, and Bend Senior high schools have earned top prizes in a media contest designed to increase awareness about workplace safety and health for young workers. High school students across Oregon were invited to participate in the annual contest organized by the Oregon Young Employee Safety (O[yes]) Coalition. The 2024-25 […]
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Bob Newhart selected as Bend Visitor Center Artist-in-Residence for July 2025
Bend Visitor Center -750 NW Lava Rd, Suite 160 (corner of Oregon Ave and Lava Rd) July 2025, July 11th (First Friday) Local Bend artist Bob Newhart (newhartist.com) has been selected as the Artist in Residence at the Bend Visitor Center for July 2025. Because 1st Friday falls on the 4th of July national holiday […]
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Archaeology Roadshow at the Deschutes Historical Museum June 7, 2025
Portland State University’s Archaeology Roadshow returns to the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend on Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2025 theme is “The Archaeology of Art and Craft.” 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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Roundabout Books to Host Geology Enthusiast Alison Jean Cole to Discuss the Pacific Northwest’s Complex Geologic History
Roundabout Books is pleased to host Alison Jean Cole, geology enthusiast and author of “A Rockhound’s Guide to Oregon & Washington”. She will share stories of her adventures rockhounding in the Pacific Northwest and the geologic history of our lands going back hundreds of millions of years. The event takes place on June 20 at […]
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OSU-Cascades to host Indigenous author Beth Piatote for conversation on stories and language on May 19
Oregon State University – Cascades will host Nimi:pu, also known as Nez Perce author Beth Piatote for an evening of storytelling and discussion on May 19. The event, titled “Indigenous Futures, Ancient Echoes: A Conversation in Story and Language,” will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray […]
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It’s Baby Season! Join Think Wild’s Wildlife Baby Shower Fundraiser on May 18
With a record number of wildlife patients already admitted this spring, Think Wild is rallying community support through its 5th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower. The event will help raise critical funds and collect essential supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife during the busiest season of the year. This year’s Wildlife Baby Shower […]