Join us Thursday, November 16 at 6 pm for an engaging conversation with Councilor Barb Campbell for a Q & A to be followed by a board meeting. Our public board meetings are regularly held third Thursdays of each month. All are welcome! ​Location: 61478 Duncan Lane, Bend, OR 97702 (the home of Aaron and…

Urbanization might be the trend for much of the population, but not everyone craves the bright lights and crowded spaces of the big metropolis. For those who appreciate more wiggle room, fewer degrees of separation and shorter commutes, small-city life can be tough to beat. And those are just a few of its advantages. Read more…

The City of Bend has qualified for a matching grant from Partners for Places, a national matching grant program that invests in local projects to promote a healthy environment, a strong economy and the well-being of all residents. Funding will support the City working with the Bend community to increase energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel…

National Geographic Explorer and best selling author Dan Buettner searched for the happiest American. Where he found them will surprise you. Read more here…

A month before deciding to run for state office back in September 2001, my wife Cathy, myself, and our family had the honor and the burden of assisting my sister, Donna Sue Richardson, during her final battle with breast cancer.  Read more here…