COCC Vice President Alicia Moore earns honor from state community college association
Central Oregon Community College’s Alicia Moore, Ph.D., vice president of student affairs, was named this week as the 2021-22 recipient of the…
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The Pavilion in Bend to celebrate winter’s arrival and holiday season
The holidays are getting a bit more festive at The Pavilion with the return of a Winter Solstice Celebration and holiday open skate…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy senior receives full-ride scholarship to Boston University
Redmond Proficiency Academy senior Niysa Heilman-Gast will attend Boston University on a full-ride scholarship next year as part of the QuestBridge…
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Ken Wilhelm to step down next July after 37 years with the United Way of C.O., 33 as its leader
After 37 years of service for the United Way, the last 33 as executive director for the United Way of Central Oregon, Ken Wilhelm has announced his…
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Central Oregon Scouts BSA set to begin Christmas tree recycling fundraiser
– Central Oregon Scouts BSA will start their annual Christmas Tree Recycling fundraiser this Saturday, Dec. 11 as they begin to pass out flyers to…
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100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon donate nearly $18,000 to 3 nonprofits
Through the collective efforts of members of 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon, $17,790 was donated to three nominated area nonprofits that…
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Bend-La Pine students dive into computer science, coding
At Juniper Elementary School, Bend-La Pine Schools’ technology magnet school, the entire school is celebrating Computer Science Education Week with…
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Hoodoo open this weekend for worker orientation, job fair, season pass pickup, purchase
In preparation for the upcoming 2021-22 season, Hoodoo Ski Area will host a new employee orientation and informal job fair from 10-11 am this…
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Redmond Airport Director Zachary Bass receives ‘Top 40 Under 40’ honors
Redmond Municipal Airport Director Zachary Bass has been named a 2021 “Top 40 Under 40” winner by Airport Business…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office joins in DUII high-visibility enforcement over the holidays
From December 15, 2021 through January 1, 2022, to help keep drunk or drug-impaired drivers off the streets during the holiday season, the Crook…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, Dec. 9
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, Dec. 9. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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La Pine Rural Fire District announces retirement of two of its longest-serving members
Captain Fred Franklin and Lieutenant Mike Mooers have both selected the month of December to retire from the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District…
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Redmond Kiwanis continues See’s Candy sales
Saturday, Dec. 11, is the last opportunity to buy See’s Candy at the Redmond Chamber’s Village Market in Centennial Park. Kiwanians will be…
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2022 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards open for nominations
Nominations for the 2022 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Program are now being…
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Deschutes County receives association award for annual financial report
Deschutes County announced Wednesday it has received the Government Finance Officers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual…
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Visit Bend teams with local artists for new photography book: ‘Ineffable (Vol. III)’
Looking for a way to tuck Bend under the Christmas tree? A new photography collaboration makes it possible, just in time for the…
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Immersion Brewing hosts ‘Toy for a Beer’ holiday toy drive for Toys for Tots program
Immersion Brewing is hosting a “Toy for a Beer” holiday toy drive for the local Central Oregon Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.…
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Caution urged around the holidays, among leading days of year for U.S. home fires
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking, present potential fire hazards that…
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Rimrock Trails receives $1,200 Republic Services community grant for Theraplay training
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Rimrock Trails Treatment Services said Wednesday it is honored to receive a $1,200 grant from Republic Services’…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy HS class looks to grant money to area nonprofits
The student-led Community 101 Class at Redmond Proficiency Academy High School has received $5,000 from the the Oregon Community Foundation to grant…
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