United Way of Central Oregon elects two new board members
United Way of Central Oregon recently elected two members to its Board of Directors. Eli Ashley is returning to serve a third term after a hiatus…
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New restaurant, Justy’s Bar, Grill and Sandbox, to open at The Quad at Skyline Ridge
Justy’s Bar, Grill and Sandbox is one of the newest additions to The Quad at Skyline Ridge, at 1777 SW Chandler Avenue on Bend’s Westside. The…
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‘The 20-Dollar Art Show’ returns, moving from Bright Place Gallery to High Desert Museum
In the fall of 2013, Bright Place Gallery in Bend debuted The 20-Dollar Art Show as a vehicle for artists to share their art with the public in a…
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Deschutes County panel urges monitoring sprinkler systems during freezing weather
Fall is here. and some sprinkler systems are still programmed to turn on as people try to make their vegetation last as long as possible. With the…
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Fall FireFree half-price yard debris disposal runs Oct. 30-Nov. 6 at Knott Landfill
Beginning Saturday, Oct. 30, Deschutes Recycling is offering residents an opportunity to recycle their yard debris at half-price, only $2 per cubic…
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Solo art exhibition to go on display in COCC’s Health Careers Center
A solo exhibition of Portland artist and muralist David Carmack Lewis will be on display in Central Oregon Community College’s Health Careers…
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COCC celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with history, recipes
Central Oregon Community College’s Latinx program is hosting free virtual viewing events this month in honor of Latinx Heritage Month, including a…
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Bend-La Pine Schools mark Farm to School Month with from-scratch pot pie, made with locally grown potatoes
Bend-La Pine Schools will celebrate National Farm to School Month on Thursday by serving up from-scratch chicken pot pie, featuring locally grown…
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City of Redmond sets virtual open house on planned Wetlands Complex project
The City of Redmond has invited the community to participate in a virtual open house to learn about Redmond’s planned Wetlands Complex.…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against click scams
October is #CybersecurityAwareness Month. During this time, the FBI reminds everyone to #BeCyberAware! In honor of this recognition, this week’s…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Oct. 11-15
Here is ODOT’s Region 4 construction report for the week of Oct.…
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Family Access Network receives $15,000 grant from Clabough Foundation
The Family Access Network has received a $15,000 grant from the Clabough Foundation to support access to basic-needs services for low-income…
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Jefferson County’s Laurie Danzuka named Oregon School Board Member of the Year
Jefferson County School District 509J board member Laurie Danzuka has been named the 2021 Oregon School Board Member of the Year by the Oregon School…
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United Way of C. Oregon distributes $35,000 in grants to Crook, Jefferson, Warm Springs nonprofits
Six nonprofits that serve Crook and Jefferson counties, as well as the lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, have been collectively…
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ODOT: White Cane Safety Day highlights importance of keeping blind pedestrians safe
Blind people who use white canes or guide dogs for assistance take extra care and precautions to navigate roads safely. Every trip out of the house…
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Deschutes County accepting applications for Arts & Culture grants
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners’ application process for its Arts & Culture grants program is now…
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The Museum at Warm Springs kicks off year-end fundraising campaign
The Museum at Warm Springs kicked off its 2021 year-end fundraising campaign Monday. Designed and built to Smithsonian Institution standards in 1993,…
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Oregon FBI marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with tips to avoid scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each week, the FBI is working to help Oregonians #BeCyberAware as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This week:…
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Bend’s Latino Community Assn. calls on Biden administration to stop deporting Haitian migrants
The violent and brutal treatment of Haitian migrants by U.S. government agents must be addressed directly and quickly by the Biden administration,…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Oct. 10-16
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Oct.…
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