During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving Read More
The Deschutes Land Trust announced the start of its 2024 Walk + Hike series. From April-October Land Trust volunteer naturalists lead nearly 100 free walks, hikes, and family outings at various Land Trust protected lands throughout Central Oregon. Participants can explore Read More
COVID-19 vaccination is not linked to death from cardiac causes among previously healthy young people, according to an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study, appearing today in the Read More
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners this week voted to accept grant funds from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) for the county Wolf Depredation and Financial Compensation program. The grant funds, totaling $32,620.75, will be used to reimburse ranchers Read More
Crook County Fire and Rescue plan to upgrade the main station in Prineville, made possible by a Seismic Rehabilitation Grant from the state of Oregon, and financing through the Special Public Works Fund, also through Business Oregon. This is the first major upgrade to Read More
The public is invited to participate in the cleanup event, which will focus on the Cabin Butte, Horse Butte, and Coyote Butte areas. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. Interested individuals can register on PLS’s website at www.plsbend.org. Read More
State and federal agencies are collaborating to increase the use of prescribed fires in the Northwest. Prescribed fire is the controlled use of burns to minimize the larger risks of wildfires and smoke. It is seen as an increasingly important strategy as wildfire Read More
Hundreds of professional and amateur BMX riders from around the world will descend on Redmond this weekend, April 12-14, for the USA BMX Great NorthWest Nationals. The three-day event will be held at the First Interstate Bank Center at 3800 SW Airport Way in Redmond, Read More
Two separate blasts for different construction projects will impact traffic on the north end of Bend this week. On the evening of Thursday April 11, Crews for Powell Development will complete blasting along U.S. 20 in preparation for the new Costco location. U.S. 20 will Read More
After being put on hold in February, the U.S. 97 Lower Bridge Way – NW 10th Street project in Terrebonne is moving forward. This project will be advertised to contractors beginning April 11, 2024 and will bid on May 2, 2024. Expect to see construction traffic Read More
