To boost the number of firefighters across Oregon before wildfire season, the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced it has awarded $6 million in grants to 191 local fire agencies across the state. Several local fire districts and agencies were recipients. A list of Read More
The drone and missile attack by Iran against Israel over the weekend has escalated fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and has kept crude oil prices above $85 per barrel. These tensions as well as seasonal factors such as refinery maintenance continue to send Read More
The High Desert Museum will receive $500,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities, one of 10 in the nation selected for funding for the exceedingly competitive Public Humanities Projects: Exhibition category, the agency announced Tuesday. The funding will Read More
The Deschutes Children’s Foundation announced the addition of three new non-profit partners, each bringing a unique perspective and commitment to diversity to our campus. These partnerships mark a significant step forward in our ongoing mission to foster inclusivity and Read More
An annual national recertification event for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Rappel Program is slated to occur on the Deschutes National Forest west of Bend adjacent to Forest Service Road 41. The event is scheduled to start April 17, and run through at least April 24, Read More
Families in the Bend-La Pine School District with children entering kindergarten this fall can register at a neighborhood park on Saturday, April 20. The mobile registration event will also provide details for the 2024-25 school year including school boundary information, Read More
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an annual event that honors the essential role emergency response coordination professionals play in keeping the nation’s communities safe and secure. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April 14-20 as Read More
It’s National Healthcare Decisions Day, which highlights the importance of planning for the future when it comes to medical choices. In particular, the organization Compassion & Choices is focused on end of life decisions and ensuring that people discuss advance Read More
The Horner Cycling Foundation is excited to announce that they are bringing back the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium to downtown Bend on August 10th, 2024. The title sponsor, Worthy Brewing, is equally excited. The event has been a perennial favorite amongst locals but Read More
The City Club of Central Oregon (CCCO) is proud to announce the commencement of its spring membership drive, slated to run until May 31st. As part of this initiative, CCCO is offering a complimentary forum pass to all new members who join during this period. At the heart Read More
