The Environmental Center 2021-22 school garden grants available
The Environmental Center’s annual garden grants are available. The goal of the small grant program is to provide local funding for public and…
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City of Bend offers Community Assistance Grants to help nonprofits recover from COVID-19
The City of Bend is launching a new Community Assistance Grant Program to help qualifying nonprofit organizations recover from the COVID-19…
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#OptOutside and fish, clam and crab for free the two days after Thanksgiving
Here’s a free and fun way to entertain family and friends over Thanksgiving weekend—take them fishing. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in…
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Redmond Police Department names Lt. Aaron Wells as next captain
The Redmond Police Department proudly announces Aaron Wells as the next Police Captain. Lt. Wells has been a member of RPD since 2007, and for the…
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Prineville woman among 24 entrepreneurs chosen for Farm2Food accelerator program
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is pleased to announce the selection…
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OnPoint Credit Union joins with The Nature Conservancy in Oregon to mitigate climate change
OnPoint Community Credit Union, announced Wednesday a donation of $226,750 to The Nature Conservancy in Oregon in support of its mission to address…
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Central Oregon Dutch Bros raise more than $20,000 for Honor Flight of Central Oregon
Dutch Bros in Bend, Redmond and Sisters partnered with customers to raise $20,464 for Honor Flight of Central Oregon. Part of the proceeds from every…
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Shepherd’s House issues plea for turkeys, hams, other items for Thanksgiving meals
Shepherd’s House is in need of proteins like turkeys and hams for its…
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New Oregon State Treasury award to recognize financial empowerment champions
Across Oregon, financial empowerment champions are helping people build more secure lives. On Tuesday, State Treasurer Tobias Read announced a…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against utility…
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Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and Summit Bank Celebrate GivingTuesday
This GivingTuesday, Rimrock Trails and Summit Bank will inspire generosity by raising money to ensure every local, child, teen, adult and family has…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Nov. 15-19
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of Nov.…
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Deschutes Public Library launches mobile Wi-Fi hot spot lending program
You can check out books, movies, museum passes, “things” like air fryers and so much more from Deschutes Public Library. Starting this month,…
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Desert Sky Montessori marks National Recycling Day with grand opening of Recycling Hut
In Deschutes County, each of us generate approximately 2,700 pounds of trash per year! As a result, the Knott Landfill is expected to be full by…
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St. Charles to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children next Saturday
St. Charles Health System said Monday it will host a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic for all children ages 5 to 11 next Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5…
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Bend-La Pine Schools seeks to fill positions at Thursday hiring event
On Thursday, Bend-La Pine Schools is offering on-the-spot interviews for positions in Nutrition Services, Custodial, Transportation and Maintenance.…
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Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance hosts event for those who lost loved one to suicide
On Saturday, the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance is hosting an event for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. The event will be…
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Bend solar electric firm completes net zero energy headquarters in Central District
Long-time Bend-based solar electric company Sunlight Solar Energy has laid down a marker with the completion of their new net zero energy…
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Triple your impact: Pacific Power to match Oregon Energy Fund donations 2-for-1
Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to the Oregon Energy Fund with…
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MBSEF opens bidding for Snowball online auction and raffle
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is excited to announce that online bidding is now open for the 35th Annual Snowball. Online bidding…
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