To mark the national First-Generation College Celebration, Oregon State University – Cascades will host two events that recognize the achievements of first-generation students and graduates, and provide resources for first-generation students’ academic and personal success. The First-Generation College Celebration commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 on Nov. 8 by President Lyndon […]
OSU-Cascades hosts national First-Generation College Celebration events
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Central Oregon Locavore Launches 2024 Menu of Giving and Invites Businesses to Support Local Food Security
Central Oregon Locavore is thrilled to announce its 2024 Menu of Giving, offering new opportunities for businesses to support a resilient local food system and write meaningful contributions into their 2025 budgets. Through corporate sponsorships, donations, and custom partnerships, businesses can play a pivotal role in helping Locavore sustain its mission to support local farmers, […]
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Thistle & Nest Awarded Over $10 Million from Oregon Housing and Community Services to Build 74 Affordable Homes in Bend
On Friday, November 1, the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Housing Stability Council awarded $10,369,620 to Thistle & Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding affordable housing options for Central Oregon’s workforce. This funding will help Thistle & Nest construct 74 affordable homes off SW Murphy Road in Bend, as part of a broader initiative […]
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Rimrock Trails Raises Nearly $107,000 For Behavior Health Services and Adolescent Residential Treatment Program
The final figures are in, and thanks to the generosity of supporters, Rimrock Trails raised nearly $107,000 to help local individuals and families access essential behavioral health services. More than $21,000 was specifically raised for the teen services within the adolescent residential treatment program. On a late October evening, the Brasada Ranch Event Center was […]
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Anthony Broadman Is First Democrat Elected To SD-27 In 44 Years
Until Tuesday, the last time a Democrat won Oregon’s Senate District 27 seat was in 1980. That decades-long Democratic drought ended this week with Anthony Broadman’s win over Michael Summers (R). Broadman, a city councilor in Bend since 2020 and a lawyer for Tribal governments, earned 59% of the vote to Summers’ 41%, according to […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Michelle Healy 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer speaks with Michelle Healy, Executive Director of Bend Park and Recreation District, about what makes Bend’s parks and trails some of the most cherished community assets. Michelle shares insights from her extensive background in parks and recreation, which spans from lifeguarding and supervising recreation facilities to […]
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Police Investigate Election Day Threat at Mountain View High School Bend Police responded to a report of someone possibly armed with a gun near the football and baseball fields at Mountain View High School on Tuesday morning. At about 8:30am, a caller reported seeing a man in his early 20s wearing a white shirt and […]
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How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving
Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary, it should be exciting. And the best way to eliminate any fear is to work with a pro. Real estate agents are so much more than just transaction facilitators; they’re trusted guides to […]
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Think Wild: Helping Central Oregon’s Wildlife, One Animal at a Time
If you spot a baby bird fallen from its nest or an owl tangled in fishing net, Think Wild is the organization to call. Based in Bend, this nonprofit provides critical care for injured and orphaned wildlife across Central and Eastern Oregon, helping animals get safely released back into the wild. According to its 2023 […]
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Aumentan los robos de buzones en Bend y Redmond
Los informes de personas que rompen en los buzones en y alrededor del Condado de Deschutes se han disparado esta temporada de otoño, según los funcionarios, lo que lleva a una investigación en curso. Desde el 15 de octubre, el Departamento de Policía de Bend ha visto un aumento en los informes de buzones de […]