C. Oregon coalition marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month
EmploymentFirstCentralOregon.org, the region’s leading employment network for the disability community, celebrates National Disability Employment…
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Healthy Beginnings to offer free screenings to all, birth to 5, on Oct. 15
Are you wondering if your child’s development is on track? Do they have any issues with their vision or hearing? Research shows that health and…
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Local help is available during Medicare open enrollment, state agency says
Every October, open enrollment begins for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Medicare plans and coverage for prescription drugs…
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Tickets to go on sale for new ‘Holiday Light Experience’ at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
The Holiday Light Experience at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo, a unique and dazzling walk-through holiday light experience, makes its debut in…
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Pacific Power offers tips to stay safe while doing fall yard and home work, harvests
As the leaves turn, fall weather arrives in the Pacific Northwest. For some homeowners, this means pruning trees and taming overgrown gardens, for…
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Oregon State Parks gears up for centennial celebration in 2022
In 2022, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will kick off a year-long celebration that commemorates 100 years of Oregon State Parks. It…
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Bend Design 2021 announces speaker lineup
Bend Design 2021, a program of Scalehouse, will be taking place for the seventh year as a hybrid (online and in-person) creative conference on…
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Assistance League of Bend providing new clothes to over 2,000 C.O. students
Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to over 2,000 students in kindergarten through…
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Rock Creek, Quinn River day-use areas to close for hazard tree mitigation
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plans to close Quinn River Day Use Area and Boat Ramp on Wednesday to provide for public safety during hazard tree…
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Deschutes County residents can now apply for, renew dog licenses online
Deschutes County residents can now apply for new dog licenses and renew dog licenses online.…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against dating scams targeting LGBTQ+ community
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against dating scams targeting the LGBTQ+…
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Latino Community Assn. issues statement on fatal shooting of Barry Washington Jr.
The Latino Community Association issued a statement Monday, joining the call for justice in the fatal shooting of Barry Washington…
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Deschutes County seeks Big Chainring Award nominees
Do you know someone who helps enhance Deschutes County communities by improving bicycling and walking conditions or by encouraging people to commute…
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Unique opportunity for Sisters homeownership accepting applications
The non-profit, First Story, is once again providing a hand-up to homeownership to Sisters residents through a unique partnership with Hayden Homes…
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OSU virtual Science Pub talk to focus on using ‘Star Trek’ to make the world a better place
The Oregon State University Science Pub on Monday, Oct. 11 will focus on how science fiction like Star Trek movies and television programs may…
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City of Redmond to host third free PPE drive-up distribution for small businesses
On Monday, Oct. 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the City of Redmond will host its third free PPE drive-up and pick-up event at City Hall, 411 SW…
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Pedestrian Safety Month: ODOT urges you to look out for pedestrians as days grow shorter, foggier
October is Pedestrian Safety Month — a great time to brush up on the basics of keeping everyone safer on our roads, whether you’re commuting to…
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OSU-Cascades to host drive-thru, walk-up clinics for flu shots, COVID-19 vaccinations
Oregon State University–Cascades will host free flu shot and COVID-19 vaccination clinics for faculty, staff, students and Central Oregon community…
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Preventing suicide: Oregon communities promote hope, help and healing across state
September was Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, but the work around Oregon to prevent suicide continues, even as the state has not seen an…
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Gov. Brown orders public flags to half-staff Sunday to honor fallen firefighters
Gov. Kate Brown has ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, in recognition of…
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