Deschutes County road report: Week of August 29-Sept. 4
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction report for the week of August 29-Sept.…
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Prineville police plan school zones pedestrian, distracted driving enforcement operation
The Prineville Police Department will be conducting a combined Pedestrian and Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 30-Sept. 5
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 30-Sept.…
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Oregon archery deer, elk seasons open Saturday as fire danger, closures linger
With archery deer and elk hunting seasons opening this Saturday and fire season still in effect, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is…
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Sisters Farmers Market offers SNAP, locally sourced food to those in need
A partnership between Sisters Farmers Market, Seed to Table Oregon and the Roundhouse Foundation is putting fresh food on the table for folks wanting…
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Sisters Folk Festival finalizes lineup, updates COVID-19 safety policy, requires vaccine proof
The Sisters Folk Festival said Thursday it has finalized its lineup for the 24th annual roots music festival, scheduled for Oct. 1-3 throughout…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for new Cannabis Advisory Panel
Deschutes County is accepting applications from community members who are interested in serving on its new Cannabis Advisory…
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City of Madras awarding COVID relief grants to small businesses
NeighborImpact has remaining funds, provided by a Community Development Block Grant awarded to the City of Madras by Business Oregon, for small…
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100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon donates $22,235 to three nonprofits
Through the collective efforts of members of 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon, $22,235 was raised in June for three nominated area nonprofits…
Continue ReadingDeschutes Children’s Foundation cancels annual Ripples fundraiser due to COVID-19
The Deschutes Children’s Foundation has announced the cancellation of their Ripples auction scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, due to surging…
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Oregon VA director’s message to veterans amid challenging days: You are not alone
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Director Kelly Fitzpatrick made the following statement…
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New staff, board members join Latino Community Association
The Latino Community Association has welcomed a new staff member and three new members to its board of directors in…
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Rotary Club of Bend awards four music scholarships
The Rotary Club of Bend is honored to announce the winners of its annual Traxler and the Del Morris Scholarships for the 2021 year. The awards are…
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Jericho Table updates free meal schedule to better accommodate families, seniors
Jericho Table of Redmond, a free meal program, announced it has updated its serving schedule to better accommodate families with children, senior…
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Community asked to vote, help choose who gets first Bend Sustainability Fund grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Having a say in future trails is enticing enough, but Visit Bend is sweetening the pot with a chance to choose who gets an…
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‘Local Plastic’ recycles C.O. craft beer’s single-use plastics into new products
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With 22 breweries in Central Oregon, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to craft beer. But with all that beer comes…
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City of Bend: ‘Septic to Sewer’ conversion program on time, within budget
Several Bend neighborhoods have successfully connected to public sewer through the Septic to Sewer Conversion Program, which allows people to…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue office in Bend to close for improvement project
The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend district office at 951 SW Simpson Avenue will be closed from Monday, August 30 through Oct. 9 due to…
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On National Hydropower Day, BPA notes over half the region’s power comes from water
Hydropower generated in the Columbia River Basin provides about 55% of the energy needed to keep up with the demand for electricity in the Northwest.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools set 2 info sessions on expanded online learning program
Families can learn more about Bend-La Pine Schools Online program — including details about new supports, staffing and instruction options to…
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