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The City of Bend is on track to create new housing options to address the need for middle- income housing. The City’s goal is to promote more affordable home ownership and rental opportunities with a diversity of housing types and sizes. According to a 2016 Bend Housing Needs Analysis, the City anticipates the population to […]
Whether you have children or not, you have almost definitely heard the song, “Let It Go,” from the movie “Frozen.” Guess who orchestrated it? Dave Metzger. How about the Broadway version of “The Lion King?” Again, Dave. And then there’s “Mufasa,” the prequel to “The Lion King” that came out last year? He was the […]
On May 27, the Redmond City Council approved final cost estimates for the Redmond Municipal Airport expansion in the amount of $98,059,847, as well as other approvals on designs and inspection costs. The final approvals come ahead of the upcoming expansion, which is set to begin on June 18. With a rapidly growing region, and […]
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Each of Central Oregon’s cabin communities has developed its own distinct character over generations. The cabins along the Metolius River are known for their fly-fishing heritage and traditional craftsmanship. Meanwhile, Elk Lake’s residences have evolved into a tight-knit summer community with annual traditions dating back decades. What’s more, these micro-communities have fostered connections that span […]
While I wouldn’t completely give them all the credit, the simultaneous release of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” on July 21, 2023, did a lot to revive interest in returning to the movie theater. While the movies were both critically and financially successful, it wasn’t wholly the films themselves that generated so much excitement; rather, it was […]
Food Banks Forced to Cut Services NeighborImpact is cutting two food distribution programs after its food supply dropped 25% in April. A mobile pantry at the American Legion in Redmond, which normally serves 277 people, ended in May. On June 27, Fresh Express Home Delivery will also end. That serves 380 homebound individuals. NeighborImpact has […]
Once students reach their junior year, they seem to cross a very important threshold—they are no longer just high school students; it is time to plan for the future. Whether it be questions from well-meaning adults, discussions with older friends or the constant flow of college mail into students’ inboxes, the thought of college becomes […]
Just east of downtown Bend lies the focal point of a long-planned revitalization aimed at transforming the widely undeveloped Bend Central District into a walkable, mixed-use community hub. With a vision that transforms the so-called “underutilized” area, advocates have been working with community members and the City of Bend to help invest in the central […]
Portland State University’s Archaeology Roadshow returns to the Deschutes Historical Museum Saturday, June 7. The theme is ‘The Archaeology of Art and Craft.’ The free event will be on the lawn outside the museum. Sixteen exhibitors with archaeologists and experts from universities, federal and state agencies, tribes and nonprofits will have presentations and activities such […]
The Deschutes River is one of the biggest stars of summer providing opportunities to float, surf, paddle board, fish and more! For the past 29 years, volunteers have provided the TLC needed to help keep the river healthy. About 250 volunteers are needed this year for the annual cleanup on Saturday, June 28. There are […]
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