Editor’s Update (1/21): After hearing from hundreds of constituents from all over the county (the majority of whom opposed Map C), the Board of County Commissioners moved 2-1 to wait another “two weeks,” Commissioner Patty Adair said, before making any decisions on advancing Map C to a future ballot. In November, Sisters resident and former […]
Weighing the Cost and Constitutionality of Deschutes County’s Districting Proposal
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Artists Wanted at RDM
Ever locked eyes with “Blucifer” the killer horse on your way to the Denver airport? Or flown into Tampa and taken a selfie with the 21-foot-tall Phoebe the Flamingo? Memorable art installations can make airports destinations in their own right. While the Redmond Municipal Airport isn’t looking specifically for oversized, unsettling animal sculptures, the City […]
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Of Walkouts and Roadmaps: New ‘Prosperity Officer’ Hails from Central Oregon
If you’ve been paying attention to state politics in recent months, then you know that the state’s economy has been a big topic. Perhaps most eye-popping for some state leaders was Oregon’s ranking in a 2025 CNBC poll, which placed the state 39th among its Top States for Business. Oregon ranked 28th in the poll in 2024, and 21st in […]
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Dudley’s Bookshop Opening Second Location at the Old Mill District
Dudley’s Bookshop Café has announced plans to open a second location in Bend’s Old Mill District this spring, bringing the district its first and only independent bookstore while also adding a new retail category to one of Central Oregon’s premier shopping and recreation destinations. To be located between Will Leather Goods and lululemon, the new […]
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Celebrating Rock’s Greatest Guitarists
Guitar Gods Revue bills itself as a high-energy, guitar-driven rock show with the fire of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, Van Halen and more. It’s the passion of local musician Rod DeGeorge. What makes this performance extra special is the addition of Italian virtuoso Enrico Santacatterina flying to the U.S. for the first time […]
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Blissful Spoon Celebrates Its Birthday
After five years in their brick & mortar location, Blissful Spoon is ready to celebrate! A series of events is planned over the next week, and the community is invited to come and join in. The birthday bash weekend kicks off with an evening of Moroccan food and belly dancing with Bend’s Lost & Found […]
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NeighborImpact Head Start Grant Renewal Brings Stability
As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact has received confirmation of a renewed federal grant that will enable its Head Start program to continue serving families in Central Oregon for the next five years. While NeighborImpact continues to assess how ongoing child care funding uncertainty may […]
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RootedHomes Open House For New Community & Info Session at Redmond Library
RootedHomes is proud to share an exciting milestone: Phase Two of Rooted at 19th is scheduled for completion in March 2026. This marks another important step forward in expanding access to affordable, stable homeownership in our community. Building on the success of the first phase, Phase Two continues RootedHomes’ commitment to creating thoughtfully designed homes […]
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St. Charles Nurses Recently Earned Top Nursing Recognition
Five nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units and presented with a certificate, a pin and a “healer’s touch” sculpture by their hospital’s chief nursing […]
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OUT Central Oregon Announces Winter PrideFest 2026
Headliners for 2026 include RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar Miz Cracker (New York), the sensational Tila Pia (San Francisco), and all of your Pacific Northwest favorites including Riley Burrows, Jayla Rose, Lylac, Heavy Cream and more. You won’t want to miss out on Queer Comedy Night at the Tower Theatre featuring Ren Q (Denver), Johana Coca […]