On October 14, Bend-La Pine Schools will celebrate National Farm to School month by serving up from-scratch chicken pot pie featuring locally grown potatoes at schools throughout the district. The effort is a partnership between Bend-La Pine Schools, Sakari Farms in Read More
Six nonprofits that serve Crook and Jefferson Counties, as well as the lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have been collectively awarded $35,000 from United Way of Central Oregon (UWCO) in its second round of grant-making since this summer. In an effort to Read More
Proposed code changes will provide options for various types of shelters to be built in most City zoning districts. The City has published an interactive online tool that explains the proposed homeless shelter types and asks for public feedback. The tool can be found Read More
In a surprise ceremony Friday, October 8, Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook named Tami Pike, Assistant Director of Health Services, the Distinguished Administrator of the Year. Pike, who leads a team of school nurses and contact tracers, has been an integral Read More
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners’ application process for its Arts & Culture grants program is now open. This marks the fifth year that Deschutes County will offer this grant opportunity, which is designed to increase arts and culture opportunities and Read More
The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s teeny tiny Tuxes & Tails auction is a way to help transform the life of an animal. The online auction is October 11-17. An in-person preview of the auction items will be at the HSCO shelter (61170 SE 27th St, Bend) Friday, Read More
Bend Fire and Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the Boones Borough sub-division on Dale Rd Friday night. On arrival fire crews found a portion of the roof on fire on a single family dwelling. The fire was quickly extinguished by fire crews and caused Read More
A Bend man was arrested after attempting to escape police during a traffic stop Sunday. At 4:30pm, an officer found a vehicle with an occupant inside who had probable cause for arrest. The occupant, Jeffery Michael Salt, 36, of Bend, was being investigated for a domestic Read More
Oregon State University – Cascades will host free flu shot and COVID-19 vaccination clinics for faculty, staff, students and Central Oregon community members Oct. 12 and 13. The on-campus clinics are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The drive-thru clinic will Read More
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is pleased to share its lineup of free events for the community on Oct. 11, following the recent decision to formally recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The day will include a land acknowledgement Read More
