Oregon OSHA invites employers, workers to take a ‘safety break’ on May 11
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Committing to workplace health and safety is no small task. New hazards and challenges arise – sometimes unexpectedly.…
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Think Wild to offer ‘Wild Wonders’ summer camps featuring outdoor, hands-on learning
This summer, Think Wild’s education program is expanding to host a series of summer camps for elementary-aged students in Central Oregon. These new…
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BottleDrop begins fundraising campaign to support Mercy Corps’ efforts in Ukraine
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which operates the BottleDrop network, announced Monday that it is engaging its…
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New High Desert Museum exhibit marvels at region’s dark skies, explores conservation efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. But with the region’s population…
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Guadalupe Garcia McCall headlines COCC’s Poetry Month celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s celebration of National Poetry Month in April continues its tradition of bringing notable…
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ODF opens public comment period for Fiscal Year 2023 state forest activities
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is inviting public comment on annual operations plans for state-owned forests in fiscal year…
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Council on Aging of C. Oregon, partners mark 50 years of delivering Meals on Wheels
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon, together with its local partners and the national Meals on Wheels network, are raising…
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Assistance League of Bend plans children’s book giveaway in Sunriver
The Assistance League of Bend will be providing free books to children at a pop-up event on Monday in Sunriver.…
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Worthy Garden Club gives $65,000 to OSU professor for research on ‘rewilding’ the West
The Worthy Garden Club announced Friday that it has granted $65,000 to Dr. Bill Ripple, Distinguished Professor of Ecology and the Director of the…
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Two Warm Springs traditional artists among 15 receiving $5,000 to create new works
Fifteen Oregon traditional artists will each receive $5,000 awards for the creation of new works through the Traditional Arts Recovery Program, a…
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C. Oregon Intergovernmental Council seeks Budget Committee members
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, the region’s Council of Governments, is seeking three community members to serve on the COIC Budget…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of March 20-26
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March…
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Sisters Folk Festival announces My Own Two Hands ‘Moving Beyond’ award winners
The Sisters Folk Festival is getting ready to host its largest annual fundraiser and community arts celebration, My Own Two Hands, taking place…
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Rainshadow Organics CSA makes summer vegetables, meat available
Rainshadow Organics, a full-diet farm in Central Oregon, has 20-week Summer Vegetable and/or Meat CSAs available. As a CSA (Community Supported…
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Downtown Bend’s First Friday Art Walk to be ‘taken over’ by local students
This upcoming First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Bend is being taken over by local students! April 1, from 5-9 p.m., Downtown Bend has an array of…
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New principal chosen for Silver Rail Elementary School
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Friday the hiring of Megan Filiault (pronounced fill-ee-oh) to serve as the next…
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Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB recognizes accomplishments at awards banquet
 Several awards, including Redmond Citizen of the Year and Redmond Business of the Year, were given out during the 38th Annual Redmond Chamber of…
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