A well-known name in Bend’s retail scene is expanding to the Old Mill District. REVOLVR, the boutique men’s clothing retailer that has operated a successful store in downtown Bend since 2015, will open a second Bend location in the Old Mill District this spring. The new shop will operate from the space formerly occupied by Francesca’s and is expected […]
REVOLVR Menswear Announces Plans to Open Second Location in Bend’s Old Mill District
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Cycle Oregon Announces Expansion of Summer Kids Bike Camp for 2026
Cycle Oregon is proud to announce the return and expansion of its Summer Kids Bike Camp for the summer. Following a successful pilot in 2025, the program is growing to serve three Oregon communities—Portland, Hillsboro, and Bend—providing kids ages 8–12 with the skills and confidence to navigate on two wheels. At a time when childhood […]
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Whoville Comes to Life in Sisters
The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss is leaping from the page to the stage as Ovation Performing Arts’ (OPA) Debut cast presents “Seussical Jr.” The zany musical of tongue-twisting childhood tales will take place March 27-29 at Sisters High School, 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd. This family-friendly production is a treat for all ages with […]
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A Steady Increase of Calls into the Brain Injury Program Hotline
In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Oregon Department of Human Services wants everyone to know about the brain injury hotline that helps people navigate resources. This month shines a spotlight on the growing impact of brain injuries in Oregon and the increased demand for the hotline. Since launching in January 2025, the Brain Injury […]
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Central Oregon Wildfire Educators Group Strengthens Regional Wildfire Preparedness
The Central Oregon Wildfire Educators Group (COWEG), created in 2022 under the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Co-Op, is proud to highlight years of momentum in wildfire preparedness, education, and community collaboration across the region. Bringing together city, county, state, federal, and private‑land wildfire educators, the group continues to deliver a unified, consistent message of how […]
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Changing Patterns Offers Unique ‘Life After Incarceration Re-Entry Simulation’ at Annual Fundraiser April 11
What would you need to successfully navigate life after incarceration? Changing Patterns’ 3rd annual fundraiser, “An Unforgettable Experience,” invites regional leaders, social service personnel, and community members to step into the shoes of a returning citizen to experience for themselves the difficulties of re-entry to life after incarceration.Finding housing, a job, transportation and a support system […]
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Deschutes County Asks Redmond to Pause Homeless Camp Sweep
Deschutes County asked the City of Redmond to pause the eviction of dozens of homeless campers from undeveloped land in a City-owned industrial park, saying the move would add chaos to an effort to remedy homelessness in the area and make way for development. The Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners approved a letter detailing the request at a meeting March 18. That came one week after the Redmond City Council agreed to start notifying people living in tents and trailers on […]
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High Desert Museum Breaks Ground on $40 Million Expansion
The High Desert Museum broke ground Thursday on an expansion project that will bring more classrooms, community gathering spaces and a new art gallery to the museum. Estimated to cost around $40 million, the project is slated for a December 2027 completion date. “We’ve been working on this for several years, from the initial concept design to the fundraising,” HDM Executive Director Dana Whitelaw told the Source. “I think it’s astonishing that […]
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Unprepared: The Broken Pipeline Teaching Oregon’s Teachers
Jim Green says one solution for Oregon’s worst-in-the-nation reading scores is a governor’s executive order away. Green should know. For 25 years, he worked the halls of the Capitol, first as a lobbyist and then as executive director of the Oregon School Boards Association, which represents 1,400 elected members across the state’s 197 school districts. […]
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2026 Foodie Crawl
NeighborImpact invites the community to take part in one of Central Oregon’s most anticipated food events while helping meet a growing need for food assistance. The 2026 Foodie Crawl, presented by U.S. Bank, will take place Sunday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by an after-party from 4 to 6 p.m. in downtown […]