A new boutique hotel (in the old post office downtown!) is set to open in Bend in mid-December. Find out more here.

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Bend is in the news again, making USA Today’s Top 10 list of best ski towns in the US. Read more about it here.

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90 youth are currently on the waitlist for a mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. “Give the gift of mentorship” and become a mentor to a local child in need. Find out more here.

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The city of Sisters has just opened its new regional transportation hub on Highway 20, just west of Sisters. Learn more here.

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A Bend elementary school teacher has been awarded with the Educator of the Year award. Learn more about it here.

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A newly-found local nonprofit called Diversability, Inc. is creating a local hub for those varying disabilities. Learn more about it here.

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Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife nonprofit, recently performed life-saving surgery on a Great Horned Owl. Learn more about it here.

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Senator Anthony Broadman has guaranteed a $4M loan for a new affordable housing development in Bend. Learn more here.

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Next week, the City Club of Central Oregon will host a community forum, “The High Desert Goes Low Impact,” where local and regional experts will discuss climate change in the High Desert. Find out more here.

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A Bend man will run the Suttle Lake Trail Fest 24-hour ultramarathon, where every mile he runs will help buy Christmas presents for kids in need around Central Oregon. Learn more here.

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