Katie C. Tank, a shareholder in the Bend office of law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, was recently named to serve on the board of directors of the Central Oregon Employer Council (COEC).  COEC is one of 20 statewide chapters of the Oregon Employer Council (OEC).  Members of the 30-year-old nonprofit are the link between businesses, the workforce, and the government.  OEC gives a voice to local businesses and citizens by serving as an advisory ... [full story]

The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has selected the 2006  “Big Chainring” Award recipients. Since 1996, the Big Chainring Awards have been awarded annually to honor individuals, businesses and public agencies that have made significant contributions in the support of better bicycling in Central Oregon. The awards were presented by BPAC Chair Bill Hilton June 4th, 2006 at 1:30pm during the Commute Options Fair at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. New this year ... [full story]

Singer/Songwriter, guitar phenom, Janet Robin will be appearing at The Grove, July 7th at 7 pm, for a special evening of acoustic power pop.Ms. Robin is touring in support of her release “After The Flood…” on Little Sister Records and introducing new material to her fans.   Ms. Robin has been performing with the likes of Meredith Brooks and Michelle Shocked.  After last year’s engagements, Ms. Shocked said, “Janet is one of the best guitarists [she] ... [full story]