While much of the attention is focused on policymakers in Salem during the Legislative session, important policy work is continuing at the local level. The first months of the year after an election are a time for the new City Council to set goals for the following two-year biennium—July 2025-June 2027.
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Entitlement or Ambition? 39% of Gen Z and 35% of Millennials Seen as Most Entitled for Raises and Promotions
Many Job Seekers Haven't Seen Raises or Promotions in Years Are younger generations truly more entitled, or are they simply more ambitious? As the debate rages on, new insights reveal that Gen Z (39%) and millennials (35%) are perceived as the most entitled...
Central Oregon Economic Indicators – January 2025
Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department January in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate marginally decreased from 4.1% in December to 4.0% in January, and at the...
Lrs Is Proud To Announce the Promotion of Six Architects and Designers in 2025!
LRS is proud to announce the promotion of six architects and designers in 2025! Meet our new Associates and Senior Associates! Matt Dreska, Senior Associate. Matt is a Registered Architect and LEED Green Associate who has been with LRS since 2011. He is a...
Shriners Children’s Named Forbes Best Mid-Sized Employer 2025
At a time when healthcare organizations are often under a bigger microscope than ever by their employees, Shriners Children’s has been named the top Midsized Employer for 2025 by Forbes and Statistica Inc. “We are proud that our employees feel so great about working...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Program Director Appointed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Leadership Council
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is proud to announce that Program Director Jenn Davis has been voted onto the National Leadership Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA). This prestigious appointment reflects Davis’s dedication to...
Work-Collective Announces Midtown Location
Expanding Local Roots With a New Midtown Location Opening Summer 2025 Two homegrown Bend brands, BlackStrap and Work-Collective, are joining forces to launch a dynamic new coworking space in the city’s emerging Midtown district. Set to open in early to...
Think Wild Cares for Rare American Goshawk Injured in Chicken Coop
Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, recently rescued a juvenile American goshawk after the bird became entangled in netting in a chicken coop. American goshawks are a Species of Greatest Concern in Oregon and are known for...
Rich Reese Joins Key Committees To Address Housing & Development
Written by Sophie Brentlinger Compass Commercial Real Estate Services is proud to announce that Rich Reese, VP of Construction, has been appointed to both the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee with the City of Bend and the Bend Chamber’s Advocacy Council....
Partners In Care Introduces End-of-Life Doula Program
Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon, will be introducing an official end-of-life doula program in partnership with The Peaceful Presence Project. Based in the Partners...
Mid Oregon Receives Fourth Crystal Performance Award
Local institution among only 20 recognized nationwide. Mid Oregon Credit Union received a 2024 Crystal Performance Award from Raddon®. Raddon presents these prestigious awards each year to the participants in their Performance Analytics program. The 20...
Oliver Lemon’s MEGA MEAT Marketing Sizzles at National Grocers Awards
Association honors the Terrebonne, Oregon, market with two Creative Choice Awards The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented Oliver Lemon’s/Terrebonne with two Creative Choice Awards at its annual https://www.thengashow.com/ convention in Las...
St. Charles, The Center Officially Integrate
Move helps stabilize access to orthopedic, neurosurgical, physical and rehabilitation medicine in Central Oregon St. Charles Health System announced that its integration with The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care is officially complete, helping...
KTVZ Announces Exciting Brand Evolution: From Newschannel 21 to KTVZ News
KTVZ is proud to announce a major rebranding, transitioning from NewsChannel 21 to KTVZ News. This change reflects the station’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible, and community-focused news anytime, anywhere. The evolution to KTVZ News...
RootedHomes Seeks Dynamic Leader to Expand Affordable Housing in Central Oregon
RootedHomes, a leading nonprofit dedicated to creating sustainable, affordable homeownership opportunities in Central Oregon, recently announced the launch of a search for a dynamic and strategic Executive Director. This pivotal leadership role will guide the...
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