The magic of winter and the power of community were on full display at the 2026 Bend WinterFest, raising $7,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO). Held February 13–15 in the Old Mill District, the annual celebration once again brought together thousands of locals and visitors for a weekend of music, winter […]
Bend Winterfest Donates $7,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon
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MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Celebrates Shamrock Showdown, Madras Site Renovation, and March Community Care Project
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is stepping into spring with celebration, connection, and community action as part of its 25th Anniversary Community Care Series. This March, MountainStar invites the community to participate in three meaningful ways: the return of the Shamrock Showdown Cornhole Tournament, an Open House celebrating the newly renovated Madras site, and a […]
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With 90% of Goal Secured, Heart of Oregon Invites Business Leaders to “Make Their Mark” at New Campus
Heart of Oregon Corps, in collaboration with Central Oregon Builders Association, invites local businesses to “Make Your Mark” by investing in Central Oregon’s first youth workforce development campus at a special campus breakfast from 8-9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at the new campus site in Redmond 835 E HWY 126, Redmond, Oregon. Attendees who have […]
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Thistle & Nest Celebrates First Home Closings at Solace at Iron Horse in Prineville
Three Prineville residents have officially become homeowners at Solace at Iron Horse, marking the first home closings in Thistle & Nest’s new neighborhood on Laughlin Road. Over the past year, Thistle & Nest has built twenty thoughtfully designed homes in Prineville, with several still available for purchase. The homes feature 2–3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, covered […]
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City Club Forum to Examine County Commission Expansion, District Mapping, and What It Means for Voters in 2026
The City Club of Central Oregon will host a public forum on Thursday, March 19, exploring upcoming changes to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and what they could mean for upcoming elections. Titled “The Deschutes County Commission’s Next Chapter and Your Vote in 2026”, the program will provide a look at the expansion from […]
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Redmond Police Install a Lost Pet Microchip Reader
On March 5, 2026, the Redmond Police Department (RPD), in partnership with FIXBend, installed a public lost-pet microchip reader outside the front of the Redmond Police Department on the external east fence. The lost-pet microchip reader is installed and ready to use as of March 5, 2026. This device is free of charge for use by the public […]
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14th Annual Pup Crawl Makes a Difference – One Pint at a Time
The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th Annual Pup Crawl kicks off on Friday, March 6, at Cascade Lakes Brewing and The Abbey (Monkless Belgian Ales), and on Saturday, March 7 at Van Henion and Bridge 99 Brewery. The Pup Crawl combines community, craft brews, and compassion, all to support the animals who need it […]
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The State of Oregon Lowers the Boom (Again) on Robert Pamplin Jr.
In addition to a host of other legal challenges, Dr. Robert Pamplin Jr. now faces a demand from the Oregon Department of State Lands to pay $13.9 million for his neglect of one of Oregon’s iconic rivers. The state notified Pamplin of that hefty tab in an 18-page letter on Feb. 19. It described a […]
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Young Dancers Showcase Strength and Toughness in Addition to Artistry and Grace
It’s a chilly night and there’s a sheen of frost on the pavement outside Academie de Ballet Classique in Northeast Bend. But inside the warm and brightly lit studio space in Wagner Mall, a small group of dancers are anything but cold as they’re put through their paces in something Lindsey Clements calls “choreo corner.” […]
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First Friday Fun!
The boutique store, Clementine Urban Mercantile, on NW Wall Street in downtown Bend, held its grand opening on the First Friday of November 2015. “We have been open for all of them since. That is 122 First Fridays!” owner Gwen Whitten told the Source. First Friday in downtown Bend started more than 20 years ago […]