Florida pair fly Redmond-made plane coast to coast, non-stop
Leave it to RDD, manufacturers of the innovative LX7 personal aircraft, to make a virtually impossible feat like flying from coast to coast non-stop…
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Every Child Central Oregon begins ‘Kick-Off Summer’ shoe drive for youth in foster care
Last year, about 400 youth in Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes counties, as well as The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, spent at least one night…
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Revamped, online COCC newspaper, The Broadside, gets official go-ahead
Central Oregon Community College’s student-run newspaper, The Broadside, recently received approval from college administrators to continue its…
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Oregon PUC has power-related tips for Wildfire Awareness Month
In observance of Wildfire Awareness Month and in response to an earlier than normal Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service in April,…
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New Oregon Bicycling Manual has updated info on rules of the road, traveling tips and more
Just in time for the season, the new, updated Oregon Bicycling Manual is now available, online and in print.…
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C. Oregon health depts. offer help for those with chronic conditions, higher COVID-19 risks
More than half of Central Oregon adults has a chronic condition. There is growing evidence that many chronic conditions increase the risk of severe…
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Latino Community Association revives Gala de Oro
Last year, the Latino Community Association was forced to cancel its Gala de Oro fundraiser due to the pandemic and missed this opportunity to…
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It’s Work Zone Safety Month: ODOT asks you to pay attention, slow down and expect delays
The color orange is supposed to grab your attention – and in work zones, that can mean the difference between life and…
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RPA Music Collective set to release second album, ‘Otherworld’
Redmond Proficiency Academy’s RPA Music Collective will release their second album on Friday, RPA High School Music Director Jonathan Moore…
Continue ReadingDeschutes Children’s Foundation adds 3 new board members
The Deschutes Children’s Foundation Board of Directors has announced the addition of three new board members to their team: Laura Breit, Carolyn…
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Vintage-inspired home furnishing store to open in Old Mill District
Shoppers and visitors to the Old Mill District in Bend can expect a greater level of retail diversity this summer with the planned opening of a…
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Deschutes County offers free COVID-19 drive-thru testing events on Thursdays through May
Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with Oregon Health Authority to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing events on Thursdays in…
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‘Watch for Wildlife’ specialty license plate could ease wildlife migration issues
Wildlife advocates are sounding the alarm about a return to pre-pandemic activity levels that increase the likelihood of wildlife-vehicle collisions…
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Bend Habitat for Humanity ReStore expanding hours
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity will be expanding its Bend ReStore hours starting this Saturday. To ensure the safety and health of both customers…
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Lelack named sole finalist to be next Deschutes County administrator
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday invited the community to meet Nick Lelack, the finalist being considered as Deschutes…
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Public invited to webinar on wildfire preparation, prevention
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Oregon Office of Emergency Management is scheduled to host a wildfire preparedness and prevention panel…
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New High Desert Food & Farm Directory available, along with app, searchable directory
Summer is coming, and local food is just around the corner! Now it is even easier to find Central Oregon foods, visit farms, taste a new dinner from…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against robocall scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against robocall…
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Four finalists chosen for High Lakes Elementary principal; forum set
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the four finalists for the principal position at High Lakes Elementary School during a…
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ODFW seeks candidates for Fish Screening Task Force
– The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking three candidates for the Fish Screening Task Force — one candidate to represent…
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