City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 3-9
Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May…
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The Center Foundation’s ‘Train Your Brain’ program returns with 2,000 free bike helmets for kids
Prompted by an alarming increase of preventable head injuries among youth, The Center Foundation is proud to announce the return of its annual Train…
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Second round of Oregon Landlord Compensation Fund opens to applications
Round 2 of Oregon’s Landlord Compensation Fund program opened Thursday and includes $70 million in assistance covering rent owed by eligible tenants…
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COCC sets events to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a lineup of free virtual activities for the…
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24 Redmond Proficiency Academy students inducted into National Honor Society
Twenty-four Redmond Proficiency Academy students were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday in a live-streamed virtual ceremony…
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Oregon’s May election ballots are hitting the mail
Oregon voters will soon begin receiving their ballots for the Tuesday, May 18 special district elections. Oregon voters will find on their ballot…
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Concluding Child Abuse Prevention Month by honoring partnerships
As we wrap up Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division wants to honor the important work being…
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Foundation to grant $41 million in state funds for summer academic, enrichment programs
The Oregon Community Foundation announced Wednesday that it will administer $40 million of state-funded grants for community organizations to…
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May is Bicycling Safety Month: ODOT urges all road users to ‘look out for each other’
Many of us are anxious to get back on our bicycles and get out of our homes, to walk down to the local café or roll along to our favorite shopping…
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Old Mill District fitness studios adjust to ‘Extreme Risk’ safety limits
In response to the recent announcement by Gov. Kate Brown that Deschutes County will move back into the ‘Extreme Risk’ category, three Old Mill…
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BLM seeks public input on proposed fee changes for Lower Deschutes River
The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District’s Deschutes Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to change the fee structure for…
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Redmond Police warn of scam calls from someone claiming to be Capt. Devin Lewis
Over the past couple of days, a person purporting to be Redmond Police Department Captain Devin Lewis has called people in the community, advising…
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Oregon land trusts unveil map of 81 places the public can explore
In honor of Earth Day, the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT) has released a new map to help Oregonians connect with more outdoor spaces.…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Time for some digital spring cleaning
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense with some spring cleaning!…
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Deschutes County offers free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event
Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with the Oregon Health Authority to offer a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event from 9 a.m. to 2…
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NeighborImpact offers ‘Successful Beginnings’ money management course
In celebration of Financial Capability Awareness Month, NeighborImpact’s HomeSource is pleased to announce the launch of Successful Beginnings.…
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Deschutes County begins Transportation System Plan update, seeks feedback
Deschutes County is beginning the process of updating its Transportation System Plan and is requesting feedback from residents about current and…
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Family Access Network annual luncheon raises over $90,000
The Family Access Network (FAN) Foundation’s 15th Annual Luncheon was held virtually the week of April 12th and raised over $90,000.…
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Bend Farmers Market returns with new online ordering, curbside pick-up options
On Wednesday, May 5, the Bend Farmers Market kicks off another season, and for the first time is offering online ordering and curbside pick-up for…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of April 26-30
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 road construction update for the week of April…
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