Hospice of Redmond has expanded into in-home healthcare and rebranded as ClearPath Healthcare. Community Engagement Manager Lauren Lebien explains both the new and old services. And yes, The Festival of Trees will return in 2026. www.ClearPathHealthCare.org
Palestine Speaks Part 3
Local Palestinian, Michel Shehadeh, and local Palestinian-Lebanese Karim Bouris, continue their conversation with Harrison McKinney and Carolyn Esky, Palestine Speaks. In the third part of this four-part series they suggest that the plight of Palestine is an issue that impacts U.S. tax-payers, pulling dollars away from needs of U.S. citizens.
Healing from the Wounds of Slavery and Racism
This conversation is about racism and the need for an inclusive perspective on the history of the nation and the world, bridging the gap between races. Marcus LeGrand, School Board Member/Bend-LaPine School District and Advisor/Coordinator of the COCC Ethnocentric Program and Mark Montgomery explore healing the racial divide.
We Are Remembering, Not Just a Number
Tracy Miller is the creator of the We Are Remembering, Not Just a Number event, now in its 19th year. Military members who died in service during the Iraq, Afghanistan, and now Iran wars are honored on Memorial Day at Troy Field and online at weareremembering.com
Visit Central Oregon's Role in High Desert Tourism
Scott Larson, President and CEO for Visit Central Oregon, talks about tourism in the high desert, VCO's efforts to leverage partnerships to bring travelers both in peak and off-peak seasons, and nearly $2M from the Future Fund to strengthen accessibility to local tourism-related projects over the past four years. www.VisitCentralOregon.com
Neurodiversity - What We Are Learning
Dr. Drew Collins, ND, a naturopathic doctor and accupuncturist, talks about the latest developments in the field of neurodivergence from both a scientific and practical point of view. www.ProActive.com
Bend's Racially Restrictive Deeds with Riccardo Waites from We Black Radio's The Good Deeds Project
In 2021, Riccardo Waites and a group of volunteers dedicated to equity work in Central Oregon launched The Good Deeds Project. The project's mission includes identifying properties with racially restrictive language in their deeds, educating the public about these deeds, and helping property owners find a pathway to remove the racist language. Riccardo is owner and operator of WBR We Black Radio, which recently produced an online map identifying properties with racially restrictive deeds in Bend. Visit WBR at weblackradio.org and see the map at rbcdeschutescounty.netlify.app.
The Rainbow Bridge: Coping with Pet Loss
The hardest part of loving our pets is the day we have to say goodbye. Claire Merydith talks with Dr. Lauren Stayer of Paw Town Veterinary Care about how we can prepare and cope when this sad but inevitable day comes.
Think Wild - Nesting Season and It's Time for a Wildlife Baby Shower
Molly Honea, Communications and Develpment Manager for Think Wild, talks about the upcoming 6th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower. Other topics: what to do when encountering injured / orphaned wildlife (hotline 541-241-8680), construction of the semi-aquatic mammal enclosure, and the animals and birds recently returned to the wild. www.ThinkWildCO.org
Not Crazy, Just Afraid: Destigmatizing Schizophrenia
Though it affects less than 1% of the world's population, schizophrenia is one of the most well-known brain disorders. It is also highly misunderstood. Claire Merydith talks with Dr. Sam Murray and Lindsay Hoffman of Central Oregon's EASA program. EASA helps young people and their families navigate schizophrenia and first episode psychosis. Hoffman and Murray provide insight into what it really means to live with schizophrenia, and how we can find support.
Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show with Designers Nora and Astrid
The Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show aims to celebrate transforming trash and inspire sustainability while also raising money for fieldwork and intensives for students at REALMS Middle and High School. The 2026 fashion show is Saturday May 9th at the Pavilion in Bend. Designers Nora Sites and Astrid Pava are students at REALMS Middle School and Karen Holm is one of the founders of Rubbish Renewed. www.rubbishrenewed.org
Devin Lewis, Redmond Police Chief
Devin Lewis, Redmond Police Chief, talks about the new police facility in Redmond.
C4C: Getting Together is Community Building
Kellen Klein, Executive Director for Citizens 4 Community (www.Citizens4Community.com), talks about C4C's success in building community connections through Civility, Collaboration, and Civic Engagement. Learn about "The Hub" and monthly rotating Community Builders Meetings.
Rags to Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Sisters, OR
Local entrepreneurs who originally established “Your Ten Dollar Store” in Central Oregon in the 70s take their success and evolve to offering sanctuary for animals through their Rags to Rescues in Sisters, Oregon. Bonnie Jacobs-Halousek and Neal Halousek share their history in Central Oregon and how their clothing store success laid the foundation for building their non-profit Rags to Rescues. They also share information about available lodging at their ranch in Sisters along with the family-run business. At Rags to Rescues, diversity is celebrated, and your presence enriches our community. rags2rescues.org
Bend City Update with Mike Riley and Ariel Mendez - April 2026
The April Bend City Update with City Councilors focused on upcoming road maintenance projects, automated enforcement of running red lights and speeding, and the challenge of meeting equity and fairness in City government.
Wildfire Prevention and Education with Regional Fire Specialist Ariel Cowan on the OSU Extension Connection
Ariel Cowan is a Regional Fire Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Fire Program. She talks about this year's wildfire expectations and how to learn more at upcoming local fairs and workshops. More information about all of these events can be found at centraloregonfire.org/prevent-wildfires.
New Programs at Around the Bend Farms
Kelly Moffat, Executive Director, and Josh Lesko, Lead Farm Manager, at Around the Bend Farms, share information about their CSA program, a new farm site near Culver, a June fundraiser, and their participation in a farmers market at the new Elevation Market in Bend starting May 1.
Swapping our Cognitive Distortions for Healthy Thinking Habits
Some people call them thought distortions, others refer to them as thought loops, thought traps or cognitive distortions. These phrases refer to unhealthy thinking patterns, which most of us humans engage in from time to time. Most experts say there are around 13 common thought distortions, and therapist Scott Cypress walks us through them. We provide an example of each thought trap, and Scott provides some healthier thoughts to replace them.
Deschutes Trails Coalition Projects 2026
Jana Johnson, Executive Director for the Deschutes Trails Coalition, discusses their role in coordinating, clearing, and supporting more than 2,500 miles of trail access projects with over 30 community organizations and interest groups. www.DeschutesTrailsCoalition.org
Coffee Talk with Lauri Dahl of Tite Knot in Redmond
Lauri Dahl, owner of Tite Knot in Redmond, tells Harrison about what goes into opening multiple locations in just a few months, and how their opening in the middle of COVID fortified their business.