Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council seeks nominations for 2 awards
The Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) is calling for nominations for two awards: the annual Doug Newman Memorial Award and a new…
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Prineville Reservoir day-use area to close for 2 days for repaving work
The day-use area and boat ramp at Prineville Reservoir will be closed beginning at about 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 through May 24 for a repaving…
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Deschutes County transfer stations to host FireFree yard debris disposal events
Starting this Saturday, residents will be able to dispose of yard debris at one of three transfer stations across Deschutes County for free during…
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Moving – and reading – together: StoryWalk returns to Deschutes Public Library
Step outside this spring to experience the new and improved StoryWalk® installations at your Deschutes Public Library. Read, sing and play outside…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against COVID-related funeral fraud
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against COVID-related funeral scams. …
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Family Access Network receives grant from Washington Federal Foundation
The Family Access Network received a generous $2,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation in November 2020, to support FAN services.…
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ODVA director’s Memorial Day message: Reflecting on unity, strength through diversity
Here is the 2021 annual Memorial Day message from Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Kelly…
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Oregon Community Foundation distributes nearly $1 million in first grants for summer youth programs
The Oregon Community Foundation announced Monday that it has approved a first round of grants totaling nearly $1 million for summer academic and…
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Deschutes County Farm Bureau awards record-breaking $10,000 in scholarships
The Deschutes County Farm Bureau said Monday it proudly awarded a record-breaking $10,000 in scholarships this…
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BLM plans virtual hearing on use of motorized vehicles, aircraft to manage wild horses, burros
The US Bureau of Land Management will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the management of wild…
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‘Discover Your Forest’ resumes retail, visitor services
This Thursday, many sites within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument are reopening for public use in partnership with the Forest Service and the…
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Bend transportation planning agency seeks input on updated Public Participation Plan
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) staff are currently in the process of updating the federally required Public Participation Plan (PPP).…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of May 17-21
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of May…
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Redmond School District offers online kindergarten registration, in-person support
To provide greater ease and flexibility for parents, Redmond School District uses an online registration system for kindergarten classes, but on-site…
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Where there’s a will, there’s a play: Summit HS Theatre Dept. to stream ‘Les Miserables School Edition’
Theatre is alive and well at Summit High School, where students are staging a streamed version of the beloved epic Les Miserables: School Edition,…
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Sisters Folk Festival announces summer creativity camps
Registration opens Wednesday, May 19 for Sisters Folk Festival’s in-person music and creativity camps for middle and high school-aged students…
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Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs to host virtual Memorial Day ceremony
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor the nation’s fallen service members this Memorial Day during a virtual Statewide Memorial…
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City of Bend considers code changes to allow ‘middle housing’ such as duplexes in residential zones
The city of Bend will soon consider new code changes following recent action at the state level to provide more housing opportunities for Oregon…
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Sunriver Owners Association hosting May 22 job fair
With a need to hire more than 100 summer seasonal staff, the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) is looking for customer service and team-oriented…
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City of Bend road construction and traffic report: Week of May 17-23
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May…
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