Planning and preparations are underway for the 2021 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop program. Shop with a Cop is a joint venture between local law enforcement agencies throughout Central Oregon, local Walmart stores, and McDonalds. The primary focus Read More
A $153 million project to complete Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium will include the implosion of the stadium’s west side on Jan. 7. “The decision to implode the westside stadium is all about safety,” said Steve Clark, OSU vice president for university Read More
Conservation and animal protection groups are offering a combined $26,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in the deliberate poisoning and killing of eight gray wolves in eastern Oregon earlier this year. On Feb. 9 Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Read More
The Transportation Bond Oversight Committee presented its 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) recommendation to the Bend City Council during a work session Wednesday. The oversight committee’s role is to advise on the implementation and progress of the $190 million Read More
Oregon Business Magazine has come up with their top 100 list of local nonprofits in the state. Several Central Oregon organizations are showcased with best-in-class workplace practices, based on surveys sent to employees themselves. The title of 100 Best Nonprofits to Read More
Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in December. The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020. This gives SNAP recipients additional support Read More
December 7th is the end of the open enrollment period for Medicare recipients. It’s a chance to change your health and prescription drug options, if you wish. It’s also a prime time for scammers to target seniors with fraud. Here’s some helpful information from our Read More
ODOT kicked off a $17 million highway construction project this week that will deliver significant transportation and safety improvements along 3rd Street (US20) from Mervin Sampels south to Greenwood Avenue. The project, which has been in development for several years, Read More
The Oregon State Marine Board recognized heroic life-saving efforts by Sheriff’s Office deputies, marine safety officers and private citizens, in five separate counties this season, during the agency’s virtual post-season conference held on November 18. The Life Read More
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is hosting Zoom-based information sessions this month for its veterinary technician and health programs. The sessions include program overviews, structure, length and cost. The COCC veterinary technician program is holding a Read More
