From September 13-28, the City of Bend and Latino Community Association (LCA), in collaboration with Benditas, will celebrate Welcoming Week with the theme “We're All In.” Through two events, LCA seeks to establish dialogues that strengthen the inclusion and sense of...
The Deschutes Public Library hosts the Festival of Voices, an inclusive celebration aiming to bring forth the diverse experiences and stories of the Central Oregon community on Saturday, September 21 at Centennial Park in Redmond. This inaugural event will take...
The history, challenges and possible outcomes of the war in Ukraine will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades Science Pub, titled “The Situation in Ukraine,” on Sept. 17. Sarah Henderson, an associate professor of political science in Oregon...
City Club of Central Oregon announces the departure of its Executive Director, Kim Gammond, who will be stepping down from her role effective August 30, 2024. Gammond will be assuming the position of Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of La Pine and...
With less than 60 days until the November 5 General Election, candidates will begin to make a final push to educate and sway voters. The 2024 ballot will have Bend voters considering future City Councilors, State Representatives and a State Senator, and several...
In advance of the 2025 Legislative Session, the Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) has embarked on a statewide roadshow to engage with communities across Oregon. The JTC will be in Bend on Thursday, September 12 for a tour and roundtable discussion with elected...
The Community-Built Nonprofit Has Changed Our Region’s Response to Child Abuse Since opening its doors in 1994, KIDS Center has brought hope and healing to more than 17,000 Central Oregon children and families whose lives were impacted by abuse. To mark its...
The Bend Chamber held a news availability event on Thursday, August 29, to showcase the next phase of its Workforce Housing Initiative. The event celebrated a new, low-interest loan from the Chamber, funded by an initial seed donation of $500,000 from Providence...
Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department July in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly from 4.1% in June to 4.3% in July, and at the statewide level,...
Company-Led Training Top Reskilling Tool—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Increasing headcount through the end of 2024 may not be feasible for some U.S. companies, as 33% of hiring managers say budget constraints or the inability to hire is responsible for...
by Katy Brooks, CEO & President, Bend Chamber Measure 118 is the most misleading measure on this year’s ballot and would be the largest tax increase in Oregon’s history. This so-called “rebate” is actually a massive tax on sales that would ultimately cost Oregon...
The Program will Continue Providing Professional and Personal Development to Help Employers Retain Top Talent On September 3, the Bend Young Professionals (Bend YP) program rebranded to Bend Emerging Talent. The change reflects the organization’s evolving mission and...
Saving Grace is proud to announce the launch of our new Violence Prevention Partner Program, an initiative that invites local bars and restaurants to play an active role in preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) within our community. This program aims to raise...
The City’s Environment and Climate Committee recently held its first meeting to discuss policies and best practices related to building electrification. As background, a defined goal of City Council and the Climate Protection Plan (CPP) is a reduction of carbon...
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