Coors Seltzer funding will help keep Whychus Creek flowing in late summer
The Deschutes River Conservancy said Thursday it is working with funding from Coors Seltzer to further incentivize water leasing in Whychus Creek, a…
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Redmond planned road closures and delays: June 13-19
Here is the city of Redmond planned road closures and delays update for the period June…
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Bend-La Pine Schools’ free summer meals begin June 21
Bend-La Pine Schools will once again offer thousands of free, healthy and tasty meals to students throughout Central Oregon this summer as part of…
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Deschutes Land Trust announces new executive director
The Deschutes Land Trust is pleased to announce that Rika Ayotte will become its next executive director on July 6. Rika brings demonstrated…
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Deschutes Bike-Pedestrian Committee seeks new members
Deschutes County residents who have an interest in cycling and pedestrian issues are encouraged to apply to serve on Deschutes County’s Bicycle and…
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OSU-Cascades announces 2021 distinguished students
Oregon State University–Cascades has announced the recipients of the 2021 Distinguished Student…
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Bend Cultural Tourism Fund announces nearly $320,000 in grants
The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission announced Wednesday 20 grants for Bend cultural tourism-focused activities taking place September 2021 through…
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Central Oregon residents celebrate community during NeighborWorks Week
This week, residents and volunteers will improve their communities, kicking off a week-long celebration of neighborhood revitalization activities…
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RPA students earn first-place state honors in ‘If I Were Mayor’ contest
Redmond Proficiency Academy students Chaela Baker and Harrison Swift were recently announced as first-place winners in the Oregon Mayors…
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Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with fee-free access to USFS developed recreation sites
– To encourage everyone to explore the outdoors and celebrate National Get Outdoors Day, the U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at recreation sites…
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City of Bend’s annual water quality report now online
The city’s of Bend’s Annual Water Quality Report, now available online, contains important information about Bend’s drinking water — everything…
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Redmond Kiwanis gives $10,000 to Friends of the Children for ranch’s fire sprinklers
The Redmond Kiwanis Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Friends of the Children Central Oregon to help fund a $23,000 fire sprinkler system at…
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Family Access Network receives $3K grant to assist Bear Creek students, families
The Family Access Network said Tuesday it has received a $3,000 grant from the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation to support FAN advocate services at…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defense against drug scams targeting doctors
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against drug scams targeting doctors.…
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Fred Meyer sets Thursday hiring event for 2,000 associates
Fred Meyer announced Monday a Northwest hiring event will take place on Thursday, June 10. The goal of the event is to hire 2,000 associates…
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Cascades Academy plans in-person graduation ceremony
– Cascades Academy will hold a live commencement ceremony on Friday, June 18 at 5 p.m. on the school’s athletic field for the Class of 2021. …
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ODOT launches virtual open house on Highway 97-Baker Road interchange plans
The Oregon Department of Transportation posted an online open house Monday to help online viewers explore the future of transportation…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of June 7-11
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of June…
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The Center Foundation raising funds for athletic trainer for new Caldera HS
The Center Foundation, Central Oregon’s only nonprofit dedicated to providing sports medicine services to high school students, said Monday it is…
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Peak Posse adventure hikers’ fundraiser patch to support Council on Aging of C.O. efforts
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that the Peak Posse group of adventure hikers has set up a local fundraiser to address…
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