The Hayden Homes Amphitheater continues to lead the industry in sustainable venue operations, delivering consistent, ...

The first Friday of 2026 will also be a goodbye party for a downtown staple. The Red Chair gallery is closing permanently around 8pm on Jan. 2 after the First Friday event. It opened in the historic O ...

Portland General Electric (PGE) and The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (CTWS) are undertaking a complex project to ...

As we all know, short days and bitter cold make maintaining fitness a daunting prospect during Bend’s winter season, but Ceiling: Unlimited Health Coaching is stepping in to fill the gap with a ...

The Boss Mortgage Bend WinterFest returns February 13–15, 2026, transforming the Old Mill District into a winter playground packed with music and immersive experiences for all ages. New this year, ...

Access to fresh, nourishing food plays a vital role in individual health and community well-being. Across Central Oregon, many families face challenges accessing affordable, high-quality food, ...

The City of Bend and Housing Works have partnered to increase water savings and reduce utility bills for the Housing Authority through a City rebate program that replaced 101 high-volume toilets with ...

Oregon’s recreation economy, long a cornerstone of Central Oregon’s identity and quality of life, is facing a growing legal and financial threat. On Thursday, January 8, the City Club of Central ...

Here in Central Oregon, 1 in 3 households – about 30,000 families – struggle daily just to make ends meet. Every day, our neighbors must make impossible choices. United Way of Central Oregon (UWCO) is ...

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A newly planted orchard spends its first year growing roots, not fruit. Underground and unseen, the real work happens. I surmise that’s like what you will be doing in the coming months, Capricorn: ...

I don’t think I’m in love with the “Avatar” films as much as I should be and that might be directly correlated to the number of movies that I’ve seen across the years of my life. I’m fully aware that ...