Sisters class field trip no walk in the woods
On any given school day, millions of American kids are in the classroom–at Sisters High School, don’t be surprised to find one class in…
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Searching for a job? Facebook is your ‘friend’
It’s likely you already use it to connect with friends and family. Now, Facebook wants you to connect with future employers, using their new…
Continue Reading Saving Grace gets grant to help Mary’s Place
Meyer Memorial Trust, a private foundation not connected to Fred Meyer, Inc., recently awarded $20,050 to Saving Grace to support Mary’s Place,…
Continue Reading Friends with Flowers becomes The Bloom Project
The Bloom Project, formerly Friends with Flowers of Oregon, is pleased to announce its new name and brand. The announcement solidifies The Bloom…
Continue Reading West Coast states team up on infrastructure
The Pacific Coast region is brimming with potential in an increasingly competitive global economy – but that opportunity is jeopardized by…
Continue Reading OSU study: Boot big animals to help rangelands
Eight researchers in a new report led by an Oregon State University professor suggest that climate change is causing additional stress to many…
Continue Reading Ex-Bend mortgage broker admits fraud scheme
A Eugene man has admitted in federal court to a Central Oregon mortgage fraud scheme that cost banks up to $7 million in bad loans, federal…
Continue Reading Wyden criticizes, places hold on intelligence bill
Citing concerns over anti-leak provisions that would inhibit free speech and damage the news media’s ability to report on national security…
Continue Reading Les Schwab expands into C. Calif., Colorado
Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc. has opened six new stores in California’s San Joaquin Valley and five in Colorado, a trade magazine reported…
Continue Reading Project Wildfire gains grant, recognition
Leaders of a collaboration involving the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CDC Foundation…
Continue Reading Bend launches online discussion spot
The city of Bend said Wednesday it has launched a new online service to enhance community engagement and provide a forum for residents to offer…
Continue Reading OSU-Cascades seeks volunteers for free counseling
Oregon State University – Cascades will offer free counseling for volunteer community members this winter through the university’s…
Continue Reading Assessing the damage of the Pole Creek fire
A lot of questions about the aftermath of the Pole Creek fire prompted the Sisters Ranger District to conduct an informational open house Tuesday…
Continue Reading Bend seeks to revive stalled water project
Bend’s potentially $68 million Surface Water Improvement Project would replace the aging pipeline to Bridge Creek that delivers half of the…
Continue Reading Bend shops gear up for Small Biz Satuday
It’s hard to believe we’re already talking Christmas shopping, but Black Friday is coming up. The Downtown Bend Business Association is…
Continue Reading Rotary’s Tree of Joy returning to Old Mill
Local Rotary Clubs in Bend will kick off their annual Tree of Joy project over the Thanksgiving weekend on Friday, November 23. The Tree of Joy can…
Continue Reading AAA: Ore. gas prices fall before Thanksgiving
Oregon drivers are seeing a fourth week of double-digit decreases in pump prices, just in time for more to fill ‘er up take to the road for…
Continue Reading Gifts help OSU-Cascades launch hospitality degree
Oregon State University-Cascades said Tuesday it plans to launch a four-year hospitality degree program that was once offered on the main OSU campus,…
Continue Reading 104 Hours for Kids toy drive under way
The seventh annual 104 Hours for Kids promotion on THE PEAK 104.1 (KWPK-FM) is under way at Subaru of Bend. The week-long live broadcast effort…
Continue Reading Bend Garbage pickup normal on Thanksgiving
Bend Garbage & Recycling will be operating on a normal collection schedule on Thanksgiving. Customers who have garbage & recycling collection…
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