Inaugural La Pine-Sunriver economic development luncheon held
The inaugural Annual Luncheon for the La Pine/Sunriver Economic Development Program, held at Crosswater Golf Club on June 7 to a sold out crowd,…
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Safety concerns addressed for upcoming Central Oregon Pride event
The nation is still reeling from the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. “It just hurts,”…
Continue Reading Tax season has passed, but IRS scams still abound
Tax Day was almost two months ago and, while most Oregonians have paid what they owe or received their refund, that’s not stopping fraudsters…
Continue Reading Deer Ridge state prison to host June 25 recruiting event
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras will be holding a recruiting event for correctional officers on Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.…
Continue Reading C. Oregon gun shops expect AR-15 sales to jump
The AR-15 is the most popular weapon in the U.S. because of its simplicity and design. The owner of Redmond Black Rifle/Colfax Tactical said Monday…
Continue Reading ‘House That Real Estate Built’ under way
Over the next few months, Bend Area Habitat for Humanity and the Central Oregon Association ofREALTORS® (COAR) are working to build a home for…
Continue Reading Expanded Deschutes Enterprise Zone approved
Business Oregon has approved a request from Deschutes County, the city of La Pine (zone sponsors) and Economic Development for Central Oregon to…
Continue Reading COCOA receives $2,000 from ‘March for Meals’ campaign
Central Oregon Council on Aging is proud to announce that it has received a $2,000 grant award from Meals on Wheels America for its participation in…
Continue Reading Redmond’s summer art: (Rock) ‘Chucks in Public Places’
Soon, rock chucks will be all over downtown Redmond, but these will be creatively decorated — and standing still. The city of Redmond is…
Continue Reading COIC board names interim executive director
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Counci Board of Directors announced Mondaythe appointment of Karen Friend as interim executive director…
Continue Reading Equine Outreach hoping to keep their gates open
Equine Outreach volunteer Natasha Johns knows exactly what it takes to train a rescue horse. “Just trying to gain trust to get the horse to…
Continue Reading Supporters rally in downtown Bend for Orlando victims
Central Oregonians are coming out in support for the shooting victims in Orlando. Several communities across the nation held candlelight vigils for…
Continue Reading Central Oregon LGBT groups urge community to stand together
Many in the Central Oregon LGBT community awoke Sunday to news of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida. “It was earth-shattering. It…
Continue Reading Projection: Health care to lead Oregon job growth in decade
Oregon’s total employment will grow by 260,200 jobs between 2014 and 2024, according to newly released projections from the state Employment…
Continue Reading Akawana Fire 80 percent contained; crews begin to leave
Another major sign of progress in stopping the nearly 2,100-acre Akawana Fire burning southwest of Lake Billy Chinook came Sunday as authorities…
Continue Reading Bryant, Madrigal to receive Deschutes ‘Big Chainring Awards’
Next week, Deschutes County will honor two local leaders for their efforts to make Deschutes County bicycle and pedestrian friendly. The…
Continue Reading Baker County may allow mining of dredge tailings
BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) – Baker County is considering proposals from companies interested in mining for gold in dredge tailings on county-owned…
Continue Reading Arts Central receives major grant
Arts Central announced Monday that it is the recipient of a $15,000 grant award from The Collins Foundation to expand its staff and upgrade…
Continue Reading Donation to expand athletic trainer access at C.O. schools
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregonhas made a $15,000 donation to The Center Foundation, the Central Oregon non-profit announced Monday. The…
Continue Reading Robot sub streams live undersea view off Oregon coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A robot submarine is roaming around the ocean floor off the Oregon Coast in an effort to detect any geological activity…
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