On Feb. 18, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to an avalanche burial in the area between the Bend Watershed and Broken Top, commonly known as Happy Valley. The reported avalanche occurred near Snowmobile Trail 8 between the junction with Trail 88 and Trail 6 (Forest Service Road 370). The avalanche resulted in the death […]
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Nome Italiano Unexpectedly Shutters
Over the weekend, would-be-patrons at Bend’s popular Nome Italiano were surprised to find the restaurant’s doors locked and a sign announcing the eatery’s closure. It was a sudden end to a once-promising restaurant that opened in 2022, coming in runner-up in this paper’s popular Best of Central Oregon competition for best new restaurant that year […]
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COCC Seeks Artist for $30K Madras Campus Commission
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is currently accepting proposals for a commissioned outdoor sculptural installation, with a compensation of up to $30,000, to become part of the Madras campus’s newly expanded site. Deadline for applications is March 7. Visit cocc.edu/departments/foundation/growing-together or contact madrasartcall@cocc.edu or 541-383-7225 to learn more. The art acquisition is being made possible […]
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Redmond Seeks Applications for Open City Committee and Commission Positions
City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill current vacancies on city committees and commissions. Applications for youth ex-officio positions are also being accepted. Youth ex-officio positions were created to encourage youth involvement in city business and to create an opportunity for them to voice their concerns and ideas on community issues. Applications are available […]
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Savor and Celebrate
Bethlehem Inn invites the community to its Savor and Celebrate Open House on Wednesday, February 26, from 10:00 AM to Noon. The event will take place in the Inn’s dining room at its Bend location, 20363 Mervin Sampels Road. Bethlyn Rider, the Inn’s new Kitchen Manager, will be on hand to welcome guests to this […]
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Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for Homeownership in Redmond
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that applications are now open for 18 new homes in Southwest Redmond. This latest development comes as Habitat continues to meet the need for hardworking families and individuals to achieve affordable, sustainable homeownership in Central Oregon. Located at 4300 SW Quartz Ave., Ward Commons features single-family detached […]
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COCC Announces Dr. Greg Pereira as New President
The Central Oregon Community College (COCC) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Greg Pereira as the institution’s seventh president. Dr. Pereira, a seasoned higher education leader with extensive experience in academic and student affairs, will begin his term in July 2025. He succeeds Dr. Laurie Chesley, who has served as […]
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Nonprofit Office Space Available at Deschutes Children’s Foundation
Deschutes Children’s Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of office space for nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving children and families at the Rosie Bareis Campus, located in beautiful Northwest Bend at 1029 NW 14th St. The campus is home to several community-focused organizations, including CASA Central Oregon, Community Solutions, the Deschutes Children’s Foundation admin […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Cate O’Hagan 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with longtime arts advocate Cate O’Hagan to discuss the impact of public art in Central Oregon. Cate shares insights from her decades-long career in the cultural sector, from her work with the Portland Art Museum and Oregon Symphony to her leadership at Arts […]
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Latino Community Association’s New Executive Director Sees Challenging Times Ahead
Acceda a una versión de esta historia en español aquí. When Catalina Sánchez Frank applied for the executive director position at the Latino Community Association (LCA) in Bend, she had no idea how much the U.S. presidential election would impact the role. A longtime volunteer with the organization, Sánchez Frank joined LCA a decade ago […]