Central Oregonians packed the seats at Oregon State University-Cascades on a snowy Sunday to hear from local legislators about state efforts around health care, education, public safety, wildfire and more. The March 16 town hall included state Rep. Emerson Levy (D-OR53) and Rep. Jason Kropf (D-OR54), along with Sen. Anthony Broadman (D-OR27). Answering questions submitted […]
Local Legislators Address Health Care, Education, Wildfires and Other Concerns at Town Hall
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Hayden Homes Awarded Prestigious Great Place to Work Certification for Second Year in a Row
Hayden Homes is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. This year at Hayden Homes, 98% of all team […]
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BPRD news: Summer program registration opens March 17 – 18
Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs and summer/fall sports leagues on March 17 – 18. Registration will open for programs for mid-June through August. -Monday, March 17, 6:00 a.m.: Recreation, enrichment and sports camps, programs and sports leagues registration opens. This includes summer camps, art, crafts, sports, technology, outdoors, […]
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Spring Break Travelers Encouraged to Arrive Early for Scheduled Flights
As spring break travelers prepare for their vacation getaways, the Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) has a few reminders and practical tips to help them plan for a smooth journey. The increased passenger volume may lead to limited parking availability and increased waiting time in security screening lines. Travelers are encouraged to check the airport’s website […]
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Skydive Bend Set to Take Flight in Madras, Oregon
Thrill-seekers in Central Oregon will soon have a new place to experience the rush of skydiving with the grand opening of Skydive Bend on April 5, 2025. Located at 2028 NW Berg Dr., Madras, OR 97741, Skydive Bend will offer tandem skydiving experiences with breathtaking views of Oregon’s high desert and Cascade mountain range. The […]
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Cascades Academy Launches New Summer Outdoor Leadership Program for Middle and High School Students
Cascades Academy is expanding its renowned summer programming with the launch of Summer Outdoor Leadership (SOL) Adventures, a dynamic new program designed to immerse middle and high school students in outdoor adventure, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. SOL Adventures empowers 6th-10th graders to explore Central Oregon’s natural landscapes while building confidence, collaboration, leadership skills, and […]
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Sunriver Brewing Company is coming to Redmond
Cheers Redmond! Starting this summer Sunriver Brewing Company is coming to town. We look forward to joining the growing community of south Redmond with the opening of our upcoming Redmond Pub in the Westmount building on Canal Street across from Ridgeview High School. The new pub will feature a contemporary beer hall layout with a […]
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OSU-Cascades Announces New Child Care Center
A new child care center is currently under construction on the Oregon State University-Cascades campus, the college announced this week. The Little Kits Early Care and Education Center will serve infant children through preschool and is anticipated to open in August. The 7,200 square-foot building, on the southwest corner of the OSU–Cascades campus, will include classrooms […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend, Trever Hawman 🎧
We sit down with Trever Hawman, owner/brewer of Bridge 99 Brewery in northeast Bend’s “Brewers District” to discuss Bridge 99 Taproom’s recent 10-year anniversary and how the taplist has evolved over the past decade including how and why nearly every beer is now gluten free. (But you can’t taste the difference!) And why there’s a […]
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Understanding Intimacy
Dear Dr. Jane, I love my boyfriend but we have problems in the bedroom. We met in college and have lived together since graduation in 2020. We love each other and get along great. The problem is that when we fight, I don’t feel like having sex. Every time this happens, he accuses me of […]