The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics has Awarded Kat Mastrangelo, Executive Director for Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades, with the Prestigious Circle of Caring Award Now in its second year, this national award is recognition of...
Rebecca Robinson has been appointed associate vice president for the newly formed economic development and industry relations office at Oregon State University and also will serve as senior advisor for strategic initiatives at OSU-Cascades. She will start on April 15....
As the timber industry boomed across the High Desert a century ago, a small company town sprung up against the Wallowa Mountains called Maxville. Operated by the Bowman-Hucks Lumber Company from 1923-1933, the town was home to Black and white loggers who worked side...
Put the kettle on! Deschutes Public Library is brewing something extra special for tea drinkers this February. Celebrate Library Lovers’ Month with the chance to take home your own Reader’s Blend tea, made for Deschutes Public Library by Metolius Artisan Tea. ...
Tentative 4-year Agreement Includes 10.55% Wage Increase Over Two Years On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Bend-La Pine Schools and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 6 reached a conceptual agreement on a new contract for about 900 classified employees in...
Q: I run a business with ten employees, and one of the things that keeps me up at night is planning for emergencies.How do I even begin to prepare for major disruptions when we lack the continuity resources of a large corporation? A: You’re right to worry about...
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In terms of employment changes, Jefferson County experienced a year-over-year increase of 300 jobs. In contrast, Crook County observed a decrease in total...
As we’ve shared previously, the City of Bend has proposed implementing a Transportation Utility Fee to generate revenue to fund street operations and maintenance. City staff presented a draft fee schedule and methodology for the new TUF at Wednesday, February 7, 2024,...
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek announced a broad coalition supporting her housing production bill, which is building momentum in the 2024 legislative session. Senate Bill 1537 received its first hearing this morning before the Senate Committee On...
HDFFA’s 2024 High Desert Food and Farm Directory is Open to Sign Ups! Farms, Ranches, and Local Food Businesses are Invited to Join Our Local Food & Farm Community! High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is excited to announce that sign up is now open for...
We are pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Breathe Deep Dental on January 27! Dr. Sophie Diepenheim DMD grew up in Bend, OR and dentistry is in her roots and is a family affair. Breathe Deep Dental is a General Dental Practice. But far from ordinary!...
As our region faces the impact of ice/snowstorms, we recognize the critical need to assess the economic damage suffered by local businesses. To determine eligibility for Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance, we are requesting that all financially affected...
Due to the ice storm last week, RootedHomes unfortunately had to cancel its scheduled ribbon cutting of Rooted at Poplar. The event is not able to be rescheduled because most of our homeowners are moving in. The virtual tour is available here. If your company would...
Hiring Managers Feel Optimistic, Hopeful and Confident Latest Results from The Harris Poll Employers are ringing in the new year with an optimistic hiring outlook as the majority plan to increase their employee count in the first half of 2024. This is according to a...
By Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber Article first appeared in The Bulletin on January 23, 2024Although the 2024 legislative session will be a short 35 days, there is important work to be done. In legislative work leading up to this year’s session, it appears much of the...
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