Family Access Network receives $5,000 grant from Safeway Foundation
The Family Access Network has received a $5,000 grant from Safeway Foundation to support FAN services to low-income children and their family…
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Central Oregon’s Toys for Tots drive looking for new storage location
Central Oregon’s Toys for Tots program is facing a major challenge this year: finding enough space to store the donated toys.…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat receives $3,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has received a $3,000 grant from the Washington Federal Foundation to fund the construction of Watercress Townhomes…
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Redmond Senior Center partners with school district, Meta to launch ‘Tech Zoomers’ program
The Redmond Senior Center announced it is partnering with the Redmond School District and Meta to launch Tech Zoomers, a technology support…
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Two Central Oregon students among 11 advancing to Poetry Out Loud state contest
Two Central Oregon high school students, Cecily Cooper of Crook County HS and Mariah Reynolds of Redmond HS, are among 11 statewide who won their…
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City Club of Central Oregon sets regional city managers forum for March 17
City Club of Central Oregon brings its annual “Regional City Managers Forum” on Thursday, March 17 to hear from city managers across the tri…
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Bend-La Pine students earn prestigious art honors
Student artists in Bend-La Pine Schools were recognized recently by the Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards program for their artwork, winning…
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Deschutes County clerk finalizes new precinct lines after redistricting completed
In coordination with Oregon’s redistricting process, Deschutes County finalized new precinct lines on Feb. 18. Many Deschutes County residents will…
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Sisters Folk Festival seeking nominations for Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award
The Sisters Folk Festival is seeking nominations for their 2022 Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award.…
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Spring break brings popular wildlife program, extended hours to High Desert Museum
The High Desert Museum will kick off spring break with special programs and extended hours from Saturday, March 19 through Sunday, March 27, 9:00 am…
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Theater in the Park returns to Drake Park this summer with ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’
Lay It Out Events announced Wednesday the return of its beloved Theater in the Park series with the 2005 Tony Award-winning musical comedy…
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Oregon’s back-rent grace period ends; Oregon Law Center points to tenant protections
In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill designed to give relief to people who fell behind on their rent during the earliest period of the…
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
For the 19th year in Oregon and across the country, March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. This dedicated effort helps increase public…
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American Red Cross Cascades Region honors community heroes during Red Cross Month
Last year, local Red Cross volunteers responded to nearly 700 emergency disasters, including home fires and the Bootleg wildfire that burned more…
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Newport Avenue Market launches fundraising effort to empower people with disabilities
Newport Avenue Market announced Tuesday the launch of a new matching funds campaign to support Opportunity Foundation’s mission to provide support…
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KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, names three Volunteers of the Year
Tom Barry, Steve Schaffer and Paula Schaffer have been named 2021 Volunteers of the Year at KPOV 88.9 – High Desert Community Radio.…
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Affordable housing nonprofit First Story celebrates 100th homeowner
First Story, an affordable housing and community donor nonprofit based in Central Oregon, announced Tuesday that it has supported 100 families to…
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Crook County Middle School’s Sixth-Grade Outdoor Camp returns after 2-year hiatus
Outdoor Camp has been a right of passage for sixth-grade students at Crook County Middle School for decades. Generations of students have enjoyed the…
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