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Every two months representatives from the Bend City Council update community members on current issues and projects of the City. The "August Update" highlights the Housing (affordability and meeting housing need), fire safety both preparation and planning, and the Bend City website at bendoregon.gov. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Louise and Carolyn have a conversation with Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang covering the new makeup of the DCC, proposed districting, the 2026 fire season and more.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Diana Barker, from the Redmond Community Concerts Association, talks about the 43rd RCCA season and their performing arts scholarships for Deschutes County high school seniors. There will be five Fall and Winter concerts including a brass ensemble, three tenors, stride and swing piano, a violin virtuoso and ending with a powerful multi-octave vocalist. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Carol-Ann Nelson, founder and executive director of Destination Rehab, describes how people with neurological issues can enjoy outdoor recreation like kayaking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, and other activities. www.DestinationRehab.org KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Dr Lucy Hart Paulson, President of the Redmond Food Project, talks with Paul Roger about food insecurity in Redmond and how the Project provides a simple way to support those in need. Also discussed: how food insecurity affects a child's development and learning. RedmondFoodProject.orgKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Meagan Iverson, the executive director for the Sunriver Music Festival, talks about the 49th summer season of the festival including the featured musicians and the robust music education programs made possible by festival funding. www.SunriverMusic.org KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Kecia Kubota, Camp Fire Central Oregon's executive director, talks about their 110 year history in Central Oregon and addresses the significant loss of funding that threatens a wide range of kid-centered programs. www.CampFireCO.org KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

This is a conversation 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, Bend-La Pine Schools Board Member and Advisor/Coordinator of the COCC Ethnocentric Program, and Mark Montgomery, facilitator for Coming To The Table, explore race relations and healing. comingtothetable.org/organizer/bendKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Tawny Howlett introduced the Proportional Rank Choice Voting Ballot Initiative which is backed by Defend Our Democracy Coalition, Common Cause, Tribal Democracy and several other pro-democracy groups. The PRCV Measure is in response to the DMAC (districting map which is based on old census data) to ensure a more diverse representation on our County Commissioner Board. Currently, the County Commissioner Board represents only Bend and Redmond. PRCV creates a pathway for South County and Sisters to be represented as well. The measure is proposed for multi-winners races, such as County Commission.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Megan Martin, the founding executive director for Furnish Hope, talks about the exponential growth of Furnish Hope, a program that started with a request to help one family obtain furniture as they moved into stable housing. Ten years later, more than 3,000 families across Central Oregon have benefitted from their vital transitional support. www.FurnishHope.com KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Jackie Wilson, Community Engagement Coordinator for Deschutes County's Department of Solid Waste, shares new recycling guidance as part of the Recycling Modernization Act (RMA). www.DeschutesCounty.govKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Trygve and Caitlin Bjornstad started the non-profit Board House Society to empower everyone through skateboarding, creative expression, and community. Through school programs, camps, events, skateboard lessons and other local collaborations, their goal is to curate and foster togetherness through skateboarding. boardhousesociety.orgKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Louise and Paul talk with Vanessa Ivey from the Deschutes Historical Museum about NASA's astronaut training here in Central Oregon. deschuteshistory.orgKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Ryan Houston, the Executive Director for the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA), discusses 1) the status on lithium mining in southeastern Oregon's McDermitt Caldera, and 2) the open comment period on a federal proposal to deregulate cattle grazing in Central and Eastern Oregon (closes July 13 at 9:00pm PDT). www.ONDA.orgKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Harrison and Erin discuss recent collective action in La Pine. La Pine also made national news with the city’s successful rebuke of a data center threatening to establish itself there.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

J Bar J Youth Services CEO and President, Stephanie Alvstad, and Chief Operating Officer, Keith Riggs, discuss the wide range of credentialed services they provide to at-risk youth across 15 different programs in nine locations in Central Oregon. www.JbarJ.org‍ ‍They also preview their largest fundraiser, The Oregon High Desert Classics, a free-to-the-public event that brings world-class horses and riders to J Bar J's Hamby Ranch in Bend July 8-12, 2026. www.OregonHighDesertClassics.org Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Every two months, representatives from the Bend City Council update community members on current issues and City projects. The June update highlights the Bend Climate Fee, automated traffic enforcement tools, City goals, and the Bend City website at bendoregon.gov.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Listen anytime on the KPOV App kpov.org/app. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Rick Russell talks about his plans as a newly-elected Deschutes County Commissioner, redistricting, and his personal experience running for office.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Audrey Tehan, Founder and Executive Director at Seed to Table in Sisters OR, talks about the opening of the 2026 Sisters Farmers Market, youth and adult education programs, and shares what it's like to farm vegetables in Central Oregon. www.SeedtoTableOregon.org and SistersFarmersMarket.com KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Marilyn Magness, Imagineer and Consultant with Creative Development International, is writer, director, and choreographer of Rosie The Riveter. She talks about her extensive history in the world of family entertainment and the upcoming premiere performance of Rosie the Riveter at the Tower Theatre in June 2026.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Oregon Origins Project VIII: Echoes of Eruption is a celebration of Newberry Volcano June 25-26 at the Tower Theatre in Bend. The program includes a new work for contemporary dance inspired by the caldera, an evening of Northern Paiute legends and stories, an exhibition exploring geology and transformation, and a special guided tour of the volcano. Matthew Packwood is the Executive Director of Oregon Origins and Dr. Daniele McKay is a Senior Instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon. www.oregonorigins.orgListen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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 ‍KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Karen Walsh, Director of Programs for Discover Your Northwest, discusses the education and preservation programs that keep the1.6 million acres of Deschutes National Forest lands in the top five national forest destinations in the USA. www.DiscoverNW.org KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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.comKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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 ‍KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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.comKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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 to 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.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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 KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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.orgKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Devin Lewis, Redmond Police Chief, talks about the new police facility in Redmond. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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.orgKPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/

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 the events can be found at centraloregonfire.org/prevent-wildfires.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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 KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

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. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

On this premiere segment of Secret Central Oregon, Kelly Cannon-Miller, Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum, and Joshua Savage, author of Secret Bend, join us to talk about the history of KPOV's own building. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Gynecologist Dr. Sarah Hellmann shares about the "Wine With Your Gyn" podcast and about two April fundraisers to support the cost of producing and upgrading the podcast.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Sarah Manke, Executive Director for Thrive Central Oregon, talks about this year’s We Are Home Film Festival, Celebrating Stories from Native and Indigenous Communities, as the concluding event for COCC’s 2026 Season For Nonviolence on April 9th at the Madras Performing Arts Center www.ThriveCentralOregon.org.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

This is a conversation about racism, the need for an inclusive perspective on the history of the nation and the world, justice and healing, and bridging the gap between races.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Steve Thorp from the Media Team of Indivisible Redmond Talks to us about the NoKings3 events, the independance (or lack thereof) of local mediia, and how we can get involved.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Scott Nordquist, VP for Resource Development at Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity, talks about Women Build Week (May 11-15), Habitat on the Hill, plans for new housing, NET ZERO homes, and the Central Oregon Tool Library.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Local Palestinian Michel Shehadeh of Bend, and Palestinian-Lebanese Karim Bouris of Redmond, talk with Harrison McKinney about witnessing the occupation of Palestine from here in Bend - in the first of a multi-part series where we delve into one of the most divisive issues today from two perspectives here in Central Oregon.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Ginger Thies-Stevens, the Director of Development and Marketing for Kids Center, discusses the community education programs on topics related to the signs, symptoms, and prevention of child abuse, the increasing prevalence of abuse especially related to artificial intelligence and cyber-abuse, and the soon-to-be-delivered Kids Center mobile unit.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.