16 June 2016 – Bend, Oregon โ Susan Luckey Higdon, manager and owner of the Tumalo Art Company gallery in the Old Mill District, received an Arts, Beautification & Culture (ABC) Award from the City of Bend in May. The ABC award which honors three individuals, organizations and businesses yearly that have made significant contributions […]
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Firefighters to Use New Recruits on Prescribed Burn Outside of Sisters
SISTERS โ Taking advantage of cooler weather and localized precipitation, the Deschutes National Forest fuel specialists and firefighters will conduct a prescribed burn on Thursday, June 16, as a live fire training exercise for new firefighters. This week the Central Oregon Fire Management Service, a service-first organization made up of Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests […]
The Regionโs Only Wedding Show Takes New Shape in 2017
The Cascade Wedding Show, formerly known as Central Oregon Wedding and Event Show, will premiere on January 14, 2017 at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center with a new name and a reimagined bridal experience. New event producers Lay It Out Events have a renewed vision for the event, which is the only wedding […]
Bruce Abernethy announces run for Bend City Council
Bruce Abernethy, former Bend Mayor and a member of several local boards, announced that he will be running for Bend City Council this November. โAfter several months of careful consideration and talking with many people in the community, I have decided to once again seek election to the Bend City Council. I am therefore announcing […]
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Mineral Withdrawal Bill
Washington, D.C. โ U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on June 9 introduced legislation that would protect more than 2 million acres of the world-renowned high desert in southeastern Oregon from outside mineral exploitation, including oil and gas drilling, and build on long-time local economic strengths by helping farmers and ranchers. Wyden and Merkley […]
Bend Park and Recreation District Closes Passageway Channel at Whitewater Park for Evaluation
Bend, Ore. โ June 9, 2016โThe Bend Park and Recreation District is taking action to evaluate the safety and overall experience of its new Bend Whitewater Park. As an immediate step, the Passageway channel at the park will be closed beginning today while evaluations are conducted. The passageway is likely to be closed throughout the […]
Bend Car Wash Available for High School Fundraisers
Bend Car Wash, 225 NE Quimby Ave., the newly renovated, self-serve car wash, announced a community service program recently. This program is designed to give groups of high-schools an opportunity to conduct a fundraiser. Their cause is up to them! So far, groups have raised money for softball team uniforms and archery team travel costs. […]
Les Schwab Amphitheater Institutes New Sustainable Initiative for All Concerts
Bend, Oregon โ Just in time for concert season, Les Schwab Amphitheater is launching its new โTake Note Initiativeโ starting with its season opener, the Alabama Shakes concert, on Friday, May 27. The new sustainability initiative is designed to reduce waste and make the amphitheater a more environmentally friendly venue. Take Note Initiative elements include: […]
OSU-Cascadesโ MFA and the Deschutes County Library Pop-up Science Fair
Bend, ORโDeschutes Public Library will host the OSU-Cascadesโs Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing for a Pop-up Science Fair, during the Second Sunday reading series on June 12, 2-4 pm. We invite you to join the libraryโs Special Guests, the second-year MFA students, for an investigation into the writing life. The Pop-Up Science Fair is a […]
Extreme Heat Dangerous to Pets
Bend, OR โ The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) would like to offer tips on keeping your pet safe in the heat. The best spot for your pet is inside a safe, cool house. Dogs and cats cannot cool their body temperatures as efficiently as humans. If your pet is outside during the day, […]

