Cascades Academy plans in-person graduation ceremony
– Cascades Academy will hold a live commencement ceremony on Friday, June 18 at 5 p.m. on the school’s athletic field for the Class of 2021. …
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ODOT launches virtual open house on Highway 97-Baker Road interchange plans
The Oregon Department of Transportation posted an online open house Monday to help online viewers explore the future of transportation…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of June 7-11
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of June…
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The Center Foundation raising funds for athletic trainer for new Caldera HS
The Center Foundation, Central Oregon’s only nonprofit dedicated to providing sports medicine services to high school students, said Monday it is…
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Peak Posse adventure hikers’ fundraiser patch to support Council on Aging of C.O. efforts
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that the Peak Posse group of adventure hikers has set up a local fundraiser to address…
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Fred Meyer, parent Kroger kick off $5 million ‘CommunityImmunity Giveway’
Fred Meyer, as part of Kroger Health – the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. – is eager to motivate more Americans to get the COVID- 19…
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Sisters Folk Festival announces its return this fall
The Sisters Folk Festival announced Friday it is moving forward with plans for a seven-venue festival scheduled for Oct.…
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Bend 2030 rebrands to Envision Bend, plans to update community vision
The nonprofit Bend 2030 has launched a new brand identity – “Envision Bend” – as it gears up to manage a community-wide engagement project…
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Bend-La Pine Schools announce 2 new middle school principals
Bend-La Pine Schools Interim Superintendent Lora Nordquist announced Friday new principals at two middle schools: Chad Lowe will serve as principal…
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Kiwanis Club of Redmond awards $13,500 in scholarships to 10 graduating HS seniors
The Kiwanis Club of Redmond and the Redmond Kiwanis Foundation have awarded $13,500 in scholarships to 10 graduating seniors from three Redmond high…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of June 7-13
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of June…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 6-11
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of June…
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Sisters set to dedicate 75th anniversary heritage mural
This Saturday at 3 p.m., there will be a public dedication of a heritage mural being applied to the Habitat for Humanity building celebrating the…
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Crook County HS graduating seniors visit elementary, middle schools on ‘Honorary Senior Tour’
The Crook County High School Class of 2021 visited each of the district’s schools Thursday as part of a new tradition called the Honorary Senior…
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Business partners sought to support STEM Pathways program
The Oregon State University-Cascades Innovation Co-Lab and Central Oregon STEM Hub are partnering to offer a unique summer opportunity for a pilot…
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It’s time for Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon
Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon this Saturday and Sunday, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife…
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RPA’s Community 101 program awards $5K in grant funds to 2 local nonprofits
Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Community 101 program recently awarded $5,000 in grant funds to two local nonprofits, Kindred Connections and…
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Deschutes County Solid Waste holding household hazardous waste disposal events
Deschutes County’s Department of Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events in Sisters, La Pine and Redmond this summer where…
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High Desert Museum’s ‘Raptors of the Desert Sky’ program returns Saturday
The High Desert Museum’s signature outdoor avian flight program, Raptors of the Desert Sky, will begin on Saturday, with shows daily at 11:30…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon offers heat safety precautions for pets
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is offering some tips on keeping your pet safe as temperatures rise above 90 degrees on the High Desert. The…
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