Oregon DHS seeks comments on updated plan to expand Project Independence
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking public input by Oct. 24 on its updated plan to apply for Medicaid funding to expand Oregon Project…
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Deschutes County road report: Week of Sept. 26-Oct. 2
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road project report for the week of Sept. 26 to Oct.…
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City of Bend road, traffic report: Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 27-Oct.…
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EDCO announces 5 Early Stage finalists to present at Bend Venture Conference
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced the five finalists advancing in the Early Stage competition for the 18th Annual Bend…
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Rotary Club of Redmond donates ‘grab and go’ carts for St. Charles Redmond staff
The Rotary Club of Redmond recently donated to St. Charles Redmond $1,200 for four grab-and-go carts with gift baskets filled with fresh fruits and…
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Oregon offers new grant opportunity to assist child care providers
Child care providers in Oregon are invited to apply for child care stabilization grants through the Early Learning Division.…
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Bend Preschool says it has open slots available, free for eligible families
Preschool and child care can be hard to find right now. Â Many families spend weeks or months frustrated looking for a position, only to end up on a…
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Sisters Ranger District begins hazardous fuels reduction work
Starting Friday, Sisters Ranger District fuel specialists will work with contractors to mow about 2,000 acres of brush across three project…
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Oregon PUC revises Community Solar Program to encourage more participation
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved policy changes to the Community Solar Program intended to increase residential and low-income…
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Bend Veterinary Referral Center to offer 24/7 emergency pet care
After months of not having 24/7 emergency pet care in Central Oregon, Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon will begin providing 24/7…
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Bend nonprofit REACH seeking donations to help area’s homeless
REACH, short for Relationship, Empowerment, Action, Compassion and Heart, is a Bend organization dedicated to serving the homeless throughout…
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Credit union employees donate over $100K to Oregon, SW Wash. nonprofits
As part of its fifth annual employee giving campaign, OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Wednesday its employees have directed $99,100…
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Crater Lake National Park seeks public comment on trail management plan
–The National Park Service is seeking public input on a Trail Management Plan for Crater Lake National Park. The purpose of the trail management…
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OSU-Cascades to host virtual talks by civil rights activist, thought leader on race and culture
A civil rights activist and a leader on race, religion and contemporary culture will be featured at virtual presentations hosted by the Oregon State…
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The Grove in NW Crossing announces second phase, addition of four local restaurants
Values-driven real estate developer project^ announced Wednesday the addition of four new restaurant tenants to the Grove, the mixed-use commercial…
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State holding public hearings this week on defining wildland-urban interface
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three public hearings are scheduled this week to gather feedback on the proposed administrative rule defining the…
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Concealed handgun license fees to increase under new state law
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office advised the community Tuesday of an upcoming state increase in fees for concealed handgun licenses and…
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2022 Sisters Rodeo tickets go on sale; new online merchandise store
The Sisters Rodeo Association Board of Directors has announced the 2022 Sisters Rodeo performance tickets are on sale now.…
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Touchmark residents, staff raise more than $35,000 for Alzheimer’s Association
For individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers, each day presents challenges that require compassion to overcome. In honor and…
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The Center Foundation’s Bounty Raffle supports C.O. student athletes; ticket sales underway
The deadline to purchase tickets for The Center Foundation’s 7th annual Bounty Raffle is quickly approaching on Friday, Oct. 1. The Center…
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