State wildlife biologists counted 173 wolves in Oregon this past winter, a 9.5 percent increase over last year’s count of 158 according to the Oregon Wolf Conservation and Management 2020 Annual Report released today at odfw.com/wolves. This annual count is based on Read More
In celebration of Earth Day, the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) will be collecting recyclable bottles at the shelter (61170 SE 27th St in Bend) and HSCO thrift store (61220 S. Highway 97 in Bend) on Saturday, April 24th from noon to 5:00pm. Collect your Read More
Bend-La Pine Schools is inviting families to register kindergarten students now for the coming 2021-22 school year. Online registration is open now for all incoming kindergartners. “We’re excited to once again to meet new kindergartners and their families,” said Read More
A Bend man was arrested on menacing and weapons charges after allegedly pulling a gun on his neighbor. A SWAT team and drone were used to apprehend 49-year-old Thomas L. Lingo at at a residence east of Sisters early Wednesday. According to the Deschutes County Read More
Kôr Community Land Trust has named Jackie Keogh the new Executive Director. “For over a decade, Jackie has scaled grassroots non-profit organizations by diversifying their revenue sources for sustained organizational performance,” a media release stated. She Read More
The next election in Deschutes County is the Special District Election, which will be held on Tuesday, May 18. Each of Deschutes County’s more than 152,300 registered voters will be mailed a ballot on Wednesday, April 28. Deschutes County Elections reminds voters Read More
Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with Oregon Health Authority to offer a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on today, April 21, in Downtown Bend at Bend-La Pine Schools Education Center. This testing event is open to anyone. No Read More
The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) will receive a check today for $12,500 from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in Central Oregon. The check celebration will take place today at 3:00 p.m. at Petco in Bend. Petco Love is a Read More
The Bend Park and Recreation District has nearly 400 kids playing on 30 teams in the 1st – 8th grade lacrosse league this spring. With 15 games being played each week, there is a great need for paid officials. Pay rate is $15-$23 per game depending on experience Read More
Oregon Transfer Days, an outreach partnership comprised of Oregon’s public and private colleges and universities, is virtually visiting Central Oregon Community College (COCC) on Wednesday, April 21, with drop-in sessions available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. To Read More
