Deschutes County Farm Bureau offers college, FFA scholarships
The Deschutes County Farm Bureau will award students $10,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year through a few different scholarships.
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Oregon releases updated fish habitat map, shows where removal-fill permits needed
The State of Oregon released Tuesday an updated essential salmonid habitat map, which shows streams where activities like building docks or adding riprap usually require a removal-fill permit.
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Bend’s Saving Grace spotlights Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
Join Saving Grace this February for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. All Central Oregonians can prevent teen dating violence from happening by raising awareness in our schools, homes, workplaces, and friend circles.
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COCC’s Black History Month events include West African traditions
In commemoration of Black History Month, Central Oregon Community College is hosting two free community events in February that will explore cultural and historical topics.
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense with privacy controls
Last week, the United States and international partners recognized Data Privacy Week. This week, we continue education efforts with an FBI Oregon Tech Tuesday report on protecting your personal information.
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Family Access Network receives $150,000 commitment from Tykeson Family Foundation
The Tykeson Family Foundation has committed $150,000 distributed over three years to the Family Access Network, beginning in the 2021-22 school year.
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Deschutes County seeks Budget Committee member
Deschutes County is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Deschutes County Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14.
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New ODA website aims to help Oregon food, beverage cos. get started, market and find buyers
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Monday it is excited to announce a unique, new business resource website at www.oregon.gov/odaroadmap that serves agricultural producers and small to mid-sized food and beverage companies in Oregon who want to grow and become more successful.
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Oregon State Treasurer to hold online auction of unclaimed property
The Oregon State Treasury will celebrate National Unclaimed Property Day by holding an online auction of items from abandoned safe deposit boxes received by its unclaimed property team.
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AARP Tax Aide offers free help in Bend, Redmond with tax return preparation, filing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The AARP Foundation’s Tax Aide program again is offering free income tax return preparation and filing at three Bend and Redmond locations, as well as virtually.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Jan. 31-Feb. 6
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 6.
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Every Child Central Oregon receives $10,000 from United Way of C.O. for clothing bundles, car seats
Every Child Central Oregon is the grateful recipient of a $10,000 grant from the United Way of Central Oregon to support their clothing bundle program and by providing funding for car seats for Jefferson County and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
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Sisters Folk Festival announces spring, summer educational programming
The Sisters Folk Festival has announced its slate of educational offerings planned for this spring and summer, including a weekly songwriting class in March and five week-long summer creativity camps for kids.
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Three finalists named for Cascade Middle School principal; online forum set
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the three finalists for the principal position at Cascade Middle School during a virtual forum on Monday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.
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Lay It Out Events releases 2022 lineup of events, races
Lay It Out Events released Thursday a powerhouse lineup of 2022 events and races that guarantees a dynamic athletic, music, culture, fine arts and festival scene for residents and visitors alike over the coming year.
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U.S. Forest Service is hiring for variety of engineering jobs in NW
Do work that matters in some of the most beautiful places on Earth as a U.S. Forest Service engineer. The Forest Service is hiring a variety of positions in engineering.
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Bethlehem Inn receives $10,000 grant from Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation
Bethlehem Inn announced Friday that it is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation.
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Oregon VA announces new rates for veteran home loan program
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has announced a rate reversion to its low-interest rates on its home loan products. This reversion is a return to the previous rate and fee structure established prior to October 2021.
Continue ReadingFriday is Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day; find out online if you’re eligible
As the Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day approaches on Friday, the Oregon Department of Revenue and the Oregon Department of Human Services are encouraging all workers with income in 2021 to check their Earned Income Tax Credit eligibility.
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Three finalists chosen for Pacific Crest Middle School principal; public invited to virtual forum
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the three finalists for the principal position at Pacific Crest Middle School during a virtual forum Friday at 5 p.m.
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