A new wildfire start was reported just after 5 p.m. Sunday southeast of Bend. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the fire grew rapidly to 50 acres by 8 p.m.
Many resources responded to the fire including two large airtankers, 3 single engine air tankers, hand crews and dozers. The fire is managed by a Type 3 Incident Management Team. Residents and others in the area should avoid interfering with resources responding to the fire and should avoid the area if possible.
Calling All Makers Vendors & Sponsors, Applications Open for Central Oregon’s Longest-Running Holiday Gift Faire Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire returns December 13 — a one-day showcase of artisan crafts, food, and gifts made in Central
Fall festival craft fair to help raise money for Compassion First. This organization helps women who have been caught in the sex trafficking world or helps teach prevention. 9am to 4pm. We will also have a raffle,
Oregon State University – Cascades students will have new opportunities to gain valuable workplace experience through a new career accelerator program. OSU-Cascades is one of a handful of universities from around the country selected to participate in
The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, a program of the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Foundation, is commemorating its 40th year of bringing inspiring scholars and speakers to the region, from poet-activist Maya Angelou and astronaut Ellen
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, will announce Maria Crowley as one of Oregon’s 16 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year! Crowley teaches Social Studies at Jefferson County Middle School (JCMS) in Madras. Every
