Masks required at Oregon DMV offices due to COVID-19 surge
Remember to bring your face mask when you go to a DMV office. Masks are required inside DMV offices and during drive tests conducted by DMV,…
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C.O. behavioral health program for seniors, caregivers relocates to PacificSource
Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia and mental health disorders in seniors often have serious negative impacts on quality of life.…
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Volunteers sought for Sunriver Music Festival setup of 2 outdoor venues
Moving the 44th Annual Sunriver Music Festival from indoors to two outdoor venues takes a lot of extra hands. That’s why the festival is asking for a…
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BPRD youth soccer league enrollment at record high; volunteer coaches needed
Soccer fever is alive in Central Oregon! Enrollment for the 2021 Bend Unified Recreation Soccer League is at an all-time high, with more than 2,300…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 8-14
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of August…
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Gov. Brown seeks applicants to fill 2 new Deschutes County judgeships
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that she is accepting applications to fill two new judicial vacancies on the Deschutes County Circuit Court.…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 9-15
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August…
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Downtown Bend Oktoberfest back for week-long event; kickoff Friday night
Downtown Bend is one of the jewels of Central Oregon. It is the No. 1 tourist destination and, collectively, the largest employer in Bend. Its…
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Bend-La Pine students get jump start in new late-summer programs
Starting this week, more than 2,000 Bend-La Pine Schools students have returned to classrooms to learn and connect with teachers and fellow students…
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OSU-Cascades counseling clinic finds success with virtual appointments
More than 250 area community members and others beyond Central Oregon have been served over the past year by telehealth services offered by Oregon…
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Oregon Community Foundation makes $41.2 million in state-funded summer learning, enrichment grants
Oregon Community Foundation announced Thursday the foundation has successfully deployed $41.2 million in state-funded summer education and early…
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Oregon secretary of state seeks applicants for redistricting panel, if lawmakers don’t reach agreement
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced Thursday that she is inviting Oregonians to apply to serve…
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Credit union to open applications for teacher creative learning grants
Beginning Aug. 15, Oregon K-12 educators can apply for the 2021 SPARK! Creative Learning Grants from SELCO Community Credit Union, which award up to…
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‘People of the Past’ returns to Bowman Museum in September
Crook County was settled by a range of colorful characters who didn’t shy away from hard living for their chance to stake their claim in the…
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Deschutes County announces grant program for projects to reduce wildfire risk
Deschutes County is announcing an opportunity for communities to apply for grants that will provide funding for projects that reduce the risk of…
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Prineville police make 25 DUII arrests during high-visibility enforcement period
The Prineville Police Department participated in NHTSA High Visibility from June 23rd to July 31. During this time, Prineville Police had officers…
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DCSO to hold free document shredding, drug disposal events in Sisters, La Pine and Terrebonne
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is again hosting community free document shredding and drug disposal events around the county.…
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High Desert Chamber Music postpones Old Mill concert due to smoke, poor air quality
High Desert Chamber Music has canceled tonight’s event at the Old Mill District. “Out of an abundance of caution, we have canceled today’s…
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Grants available to document, share and preserve Oregon history
The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants for qualified projects for the conservation, development, and interpretation of Oregon’s cultural…
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Grocery Outlet raises $2.8 million in ‘Independence from Hunger’ campaign
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, today announced its eleventh annual Independence from Hunger® Food Drive campaign…
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