RootedHomes is excited to announce that the groundbreaking ceremony for their first community in Redmond, Rooted at 19th, will occur at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 27, 2024. The media and general public are invited to attend the launch of 23 affordable homeownership units. Rooted at 19th is the first community in Redmond that RootedHomes […]
RootedHomes Breaks Ground on First Redmond Affordable Homeownership Community
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High Desert Museum’s High Desert Rendezvous Sets New Fundraising Record
The 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous—one of Central Oregon’s longest-running charitable events—set a new fundraising record this year, grossing more than $630,000 to support the programs and exhibitions of the High Desert Museum. The record was set with help from the 2024 High Desert Rendezvous Honoree, The Bend Foundation. Founded in 1947 by Brooks Scanlon, […]
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OSU-Cascades’ outdoor showing of Disney’s “Encanto,” arts activities celebrate Bend’s Welcoming Week
Oregon State University – Cascades will host an outdoor, family movie event featuring the award-winning, animated film “Encanto” on Sept. 27 to celebrate the City of Bend’s Welcoming Week and Mes de la Cultura Celebration or Hispanic Heritage Month. The event starts at 6 p.m. Attendees can join in traditional Hispanic heritage-based activities in Edward […]
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Oregon State Parks is Asking Visitors to Help Keep Emerald Ash Borer Out of State Parks
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is asking visitors to help slow the spread of the destructive emerald ash borer by choosing certified heat-treated firewood or firewood harvested within 10 miles of their destination to avoid bringing the invasive insect into state parks. OPRD also asks visitors to leave any ash, olive and white fringe […]
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Market of Choice Celebrates its 45th Anniversary with the Return of the Product Experience Show
Oregon’s largest independent grocery store Market of Choice is marking its 45th anniversary this month with the return of its popular Product Experience Show (PES), a celebration of food, beverage, and health and wellness products. This beloved annual community event is free and will be held on September 26 in Eugene, where Market of Choice […]
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OHA Urges Stronger Vaccine Uptakes Ahead of Unpredictable Respiratory Season
Fall is nearly here, bringing pumpkin spice everything, and newly formulated respiratory vaccines. With cooling temperatures and the return to school, Melissa Sutton, Oregon Health Authority’s medical director for respiratory viral pathogens, warns that there will soon be an increase in typical respiratory viruses like flu, RSV and COVID-19. But, she said, vaccines can help […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with John Kish 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, John Kish, founder of “Somewhere That’s Green” and “The Greenhouse Cabaret,” discusses his journey from small-town Oregon to Bend, where he’s merged his passions for plants and theater into two unique businesses. John also shares insights on Bend’s growing theater scene and his role in fostering creativity and acceptance within the community.
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Vote No on Measure 118
Vote No on Measure 118 The notion of turning corporate profits, from a new corporate sales tax, into checks paid out to needy Oregonians sounds good, but it’s a bit too socialist for our taste. It’s a bit like robbing Peter to pay Paul; it puts a few-thousand-dollar check into the hands of a working […]
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Letters to the Editor 09/18/24
Just another parking lot rage story On a nice smokey Sunday morning, after returning extra supplies at Lowe’s with the very helpful, friendly lady there, I contentedly sauntered back to my car having successfully finished my project. As I was about to get in my car, I heard some angry muttering but didn’t think anything […]
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Vote Kent Vander Kamp for Deschutes County Sheriff ▶ [With Video]
Like it or not, the present election for the next Deschutes County Sheriff plays as a referendum on current Sheriff Shane Nelson. Under his leadership, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has been plagued with lawsuits and personnel complaints that have not only put a stain on the office, but cost county taxpayers plenty, to boot. […]