By engaging regularly with their family dog and teaching it a series of tricks and commands, children with developmental disabilities experienced a significant increase in their daily physical activity, a new study from Oregon State University researchers found. Children Read More
Airport security officers in Oregon are celebrating what they say will be better working conditions, after ratifying a new collective bargaining contract. The American Federation of Government Employees Council 100, representing transportation security officers, has Read More
The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests announced that reservations for the Central Cascades Wilderness Permit system will begin April 2. Central Cascades Wilderness Permits are required for all overnight use within the Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington, and Three Read More
An open house event for Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) upcoming Madras campus expansion will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at the Madras campus, 1170 E. Ashwood Rd. With light refreshments, architectural renderings and a brief program of Read More
The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest will host a public open house in early April. On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Sisters Ranger District will provide interested public the opportunity to review and discuss a range of activities planned for the Read More
The heart of Downtown Bend is set to transform into a vibrant hub of artistic expression, cultural celebration, and community engagement during the First Interstate Bank Bend Summer Festival. Mark your calendars for a grand weekend from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July Read More
Three people were arrested after Deschutes County Sheriff deputies arrived to a burglary in progress in La Pine. On March 29, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m., deputies responded to the report of a burglary in the 51000 block of Ash Rd in La Pine. Upon arrival, deputies were Read More
Ocean waves and how they shape and impact natural and built coastal environments will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades’ Science Pub on April 16. Pedro Lomonaco, a civil engineer and director of OSU’s O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, Read More
The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) seeks to commission a large-scale Sculptural Screen Wall located along the south boundary of the campus and a smaller-scale Entry Sculpture located at the main entrance of the Public Works Campus in Read More
The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is now in its fourth week of using Frances Online for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits. With preliminary data for the week of March 17-23 now available, the transition to the new system continues to track with overall Read More
