US Postal Service seeks to fill carrier job openings in Bend, Redmond
The U.S. Postal Service said Monday it is hiring to fill various job positions at Redmond and…
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U.S. Forest Service to accept applications for spring, summer jobs in Oregon, Washington
The U.S. Forest Service will be accepting applications for more than 1,000 seasonal spring and summer jobs in Oregon and Washington from Nov. 5–12.…
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Debris burning reopens in areas outside of Bend; campfires, warming fires allowed in city
Debris burning opened on Saturday for all areas in Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2. County 911 dispatch has received many…
Continue Reading Some trails in Phil’s Trail area to close temporarily for logging, restoration work
Beginning Monday, closures will be in place temporarily on portions of trails within the Phil’s Trail area. The closures are to protect the…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: FBI focuses on the ABC’s of cryptocurrency
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed each October, the FBI and its partner agencies remind you to do your part and #BeCyberSmart all year…
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Medicare open enrollment period begins; state program offers help, guidance
Open enrollment began Friday for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 17-23
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of October 18-24
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October…
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ODOT offers online open house to help set priorities for 2024-27 pedestrian, bike projects
Earlier this year, the Oregon Transportation Commission approved an increase of $55 million for pedestrian and bicycle projects in the 2024-2027…
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COVID-19 vaccines offered at Redmond Airport pop-up clinic on Fridays this month
Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with Medical Teams International to offer a weekly walk-in COVID-19 vaccine pop-up at the Redmond…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, Oct. 15th
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October…
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ODOT has a word of advice – patience – for parents of teen drivers
The spotlight is on teenage drivers Oct. 17 –23 for National Teen Driver Safety Week … or is…
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Bend Fall Festival draws more than 40,000 downtown
First Interstate Bank Bend Fall Festival returned to the streets of downtown Bend earlier this month in a celebration that drew more than 40,000…
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New aha! leisure brand offers $19 one-way ‘flash ticket’ flights Nov. 5 from Reno to Redmond
ExpressJet Airlines recently announced its relaunch with aha!, “air-hotel-adventure” leisure brand. Combining value-priced fares and nonstop…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, Oct. 14
Here’s our Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, Oct. 14,…
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United Way of Central Oregon elects two new board members
United Way of Central Oregon recently elected two members to its Board of Directors. Eli Ashley is returning to serve a third term after a hiatus…
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New restaurant, Justy’s Bar, Grill and Sandbox, to open at The Quad at Skyline Ridge
Justy’s Bar, Grill and Sandbox is one of the newest additions to The Quad at Skyline Ridge, at 1777 SW Chandler Avenue on Bend’s Westside. The…
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‘The 20-Dollar Art Show’ returns, moving from Bright Place Gallery to High Desert Museum
In the fall of 2013, Bright Place Gallery in Bend debuted The 20-Dollar Art Show as a vehicle for artists to share their art with the public in a…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County panel urges monitoring sprinkler systems during freezing weather
Fall is here. and some sprinkler systems are still programmed to turn on as people try to make their vegetation last as long as possible. With the…
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Fall FireFree half-price yard debris disposal runs Oct. 30-Nov. 6 at Knott Landfill
Beginning Saturday, Oct. 30, Deschutes Recycling is offering residents an opportunity to recycle their yard debris at half-price, only $2 per cubic…
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