Founder and Executive Director Sarah Mahnke explains Thrive Central Oregon's nonprofit mission to connect individuals in need with community resources across Central Oregon.
Cheri Redgrave on Toastmaster Clubs
Cheri Redgrave, President of one of the three Central Oregon Toastmasters Clubs, talks about the international organization and the variety of clubs available here in Central Oregon. She shares benefits, the ease in joining, and how Toastmasters offers a welcoming environment for those who wish to improve communication skills. Ms. Redgrave also talks about her creation of dairy-free Cheri's HazelCream.
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity CEO Carly Colgan provides an overview of the work that Habitat for Humanity is doing to help individuals transition into home ownership, and its efforts to bring useful clothing and goods back into the community through the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Executive Function 101 - Be the boss of your own brain.
Executive function coach Carrie Bonnett explains what is meant by executive function and how it impacts the ability to juggle priorities and get things done - especially when it comes to children and helping develop more efficient levels of executive function.
Bend City Update: Winter Road Maintenance
Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and David Abbas from Bend's Transportation and Mobility Department talk about road maintenance with an emphasis on winter road conditions. The need and rationale for the Bend City Transportation Fee was explored, as well as additional information about strategies and policies for communicating with community members during severe changes.
Earthquake Preparedness with Glenda Hyde on the OSU Extension Connection
Glenda Hyde, Associate Professor at OSU and family and health agent for the OSU Deschutes County Extension Service, talks about earthquake preparedness and getting yourself and your family organized, aware, and ready for an emergency.
Bend's Collective Vision with City Councilor Mike Riley and Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins
Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins talk about current issues facing the City, the 2023-2025 Work Plan, and goals. They talked about the Collective Vision of the City and how they are functioning under the Guiding Principles, especially when dealing with affordable housing, infrastructure, the local environment and public safety. Citizens are encouraged to track issues and topics under discussion through the on-line City Agenda. The next plan for 2025-27 will be developed in the early part of 2025. Public input is welcomed in the first quarter of 2025.
What's New with Mountain View Community Development Now That Safe Parking is Off the Ground
Now that Mount View Community Development's Safe Parking program is off to a successful start, what's next? Listen in to learn from Executive Director Rick Rusell how MVCD is tackling affordable low-income housing.
Addressing Houselessness with Bend City Councilor Mike Riley
Bend City Councilor Mike Riley highlighted the primary issues facing the City Council during the year with a focus on state, regional and local government’s partnerships with public and private entities to address the houselessness issue. He also discussed the workings of the City Council and their oversight responsibilities.
Jeanette Small from Lucid Cradle Psilocybin Treatment Services
Jeanette Small - Clinical Psychologist, owner of Lucid Cradle, and provider of psilocybin treatment services - discusses modalities of treatment and effects of psychedelics in treating trauma.
Bend City Manager Eric King on the Transportation Fee
Bend City Manager Eric King discusses a transportation fee being being considered by the Bend City Council. Mr King talks about the need for maintaining the road systems in Oregon and why the fee is important to a growing city. Bend City Council will vote on the fee in 2024.
Part 2: Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Housing Director Lynne McConnell on Affordable Housing
In part two of a discussing on housing, Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Bend Housing Director Lynne McConnell discuss home affordability in Bend and what the city is doing to support development of affordable homes, including land expansion and housing projects.
Community Innovation Fund Recipient Worthy Environmental
Kavi Chokshi, Rethink Waste Project Coordinator at The Environmental Center, shares an exciting update on one of the recipients of the Community Innovation Fund, Worthy Environmental. Listen in to learn how your organization can apply and the exciting things Worthy Environmental is doing for the community with their grant.
Legislative Session Update with State Representative Emerson Levy
Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy (District 53) joins Steve and Paula for another Legislative Session Update. Levy serves on the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee for Natural Resources and is the Vice Chair of Climate, Energy and the Environment. You’ll need your running shoes for this action-packed, detail-filled 20-minute conversation about what’s actually being accomplished in your Oregon State Legislature.
Robert Sposato on Jazz in Central Oregon
Robert Sposato brings jazz to Sisters, OR and Central Oregon and discusses shows and events happening in Central Oregon.
Part 1: Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Housing Director Lynne McConnell on Affordable Housing
In part one of a two-part conversation, Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Housing Director Lynne McConnell talk about home affordability in Bend including plans for affordable house in the future.
Runner Katie Wolfe Coachs New Moms to Reach Their Potential
When a young mother turns to distance running to get fit, she finds she's a winner at running marathons. Katie now coaches other new moms to run for fun and fitness. Katie has a big story to tell that will inspire anyone ready for positive change.
Bitcoin 102 with Dennis Alimena
It may sound like it's over for all cryptocurrency, but not so. Tune in for a surprisingly positive update from Dennis Alimena, a Bitcoin specialist.
Victoria Kristy and Antony Sparrow from Sunriver Stars
Victoria Kristy, Founder of Sunriver Stars, and Antony Sparrow talk about the Sunriver community theater, its origins, motivation, and community investment. They share information on their current production and their recruitment of directors, actors, and stagehands.
KPOV Kids Camp and Youth Radio Hour
Gillian Hodgen, Programming Manager, and Caleb Norwood, one of the hosts for Youth Radio Hour, talk about youth programs available through KPOV. Gillian talks about being a DJ on the radio for both adults and adolescents and components of Kids Camp offered during the summer. Caleb talks about how he sets up his shows and the variety of options available to other hosts on the Youth Radio Hour.