Oregon Adaptive Sports opens registration for winter sports program
Registration is now open for winter sports at Bend-based nonprofit Oregon Adaptive Sports.…
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Update of Sunriver Community Wildfire Protection Plan released
The Sunriver Community Wildfire Protection Plan Steering Committee, which includes members of the Sunriver community, Sunriver Owners Association,…
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OSU-Cascades offers course on ‘Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times’
Beginning in January, Oregon State University–Cascades will again offer “Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times,” a course designed to…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Dec. 21-25
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 construction update for the week of Dec.…
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Pacific Power grants to fund several C.O. clean transportation projects
Nonprofits, local governments and school districts served by Pacific Power will receive over $1.3 million in grants for innovative clean…
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Oregon contest promoting young worker safety back with new theme, tagline
Now is the time for high school students across Oregon to let their creativity flow for a good cause: increasing awareness about workplace safety for…
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‘Rethink Food Waste Challenge’ focuses on multifamily housing
Can you imagine buying four bags of groceries and dropping one of them in the trash can in front of the store on the way out? That might sound…
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20 C. Oregon educators receive SELCO SPARK! creative learning grants
SELCO Community Credit Union, through its annual SPARK! Creative Learning Grants program, has awarded more than $42,000 to 47 educators across…
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City of Bend seeks applicants for transportation bond oversight committee
The city of Bend is accepting applications to fill a maximum of 11 seats on the new Transportation Bond Oversight Committee now through Jan. 15,…
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Deschutes County road construction report: Week of Dec. 20-26
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction report for the week of Dec.…
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OHA seeks candidates for Oregon Health Policy Board
Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority are seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Oregon Health Policy Board. The governor is looking…
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Nominations sought for Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the…
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The Salvation Army of C. Oregon launches ‘Virtual Red Kettle’ campaign
For the first time in its 130-year history, The Salvation Army is taking its iconic red kettles virtual this holiday season.…
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Camp Fire C.O. raffles off ‘Camp in a Box’ packages backed by area businesses
Youth enrichment non-profit Camp Fire Central Oregon is providing a COVID-safe way to keep kids active and learning over winter break by raffling off…
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Walden nominates 8 Deschutes County students to US service academies
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., announced Wednesday that he has nominated 14 Oregon students, eight from Deschutes County, for acceptance to the…
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C.O. Council on Aging: Holiday scams targeting seniors up amid COVID-19
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is encouraging seniors and their family members to be extra-vigilant this holiday season, as more of us are…
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C.O. businesses encouraged to partner with ‘Darkness to Light’ child abuse training
As the pandemic extends to nine months, safety concerns for children continue to grow. More and more families are being impacted by the social…
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Oregon state parks whale-watching, First Day Hikes to continue
This year’s winter whale-watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes…
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Bend Park and Rec to host first Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive
The Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting its first ever Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, to help fill the shelves at the…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: More simple tips to avoid holiday shopping fraud
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment continues offering how to build a digital defense against…
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