General Topics and Announcements

Like most legislative sessions, 2013 began and ended with a flurry of activity in Salem. Back in February, over 150 bills – good and bad – were introduced that pertained…

On Wednesday, July 17, Environment Oregon will be joined by local businesses, citizens and a “Bag Monster” to call on Bend City Councilors to protect the Deschutes, and the Pacific Ocean,…

As part of his efforts to shape Oregon’s energy future, Governor Kitzhaber recently held a ceremonial bill signing of legislation that advances key energy and jobs policies outlined in Oregon’s…

It’s often called black gold, and it’s easy to make. Well, relatively easy. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do since moving to Central Oregon 10 years ago, and it’s…

Commute Options will host an Opening Ceremony for Bend’s first Bike Share Station on Friday, May 24th at 12:00pm.

After two decades, Commute Options Week, formerly a week-long event in June, will become the Drive Less Challenge. The Drive Less Challenge will be part of a statewide event taking…

In May all scrap metal proceeds generated by the Bend ReStore will fund the Family Access Network voucher program providing struggling local families with basic home furnishings and appliances. Call…