St. Charles Health System was disappointed to receive a 10-day strike notice from OFNHP today for a strike of indefinite duration beginning March 4. OFNHP represents about 150 technical employees at the St. Charles Bend hospital campus. “We are in the midst of a Read More
Seven people in three cars were rescued by a Deschutes County Search & Rescue crew on the Cascade Lakes Highway Sunday night. Authorities received a call around 10:00 p.m. from Eric Valentine stating he had gotten his vehicle stuck in the snow while trying to rescue Read More
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, local non-profit NeighborImpact reported home ownership as being unattainable for many Central Oregonians. Now, through a partnership with Central Oregon Association of Realtors, home ownership is more of a reality with “On the Home Read More
Medical techs at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend sent notice today that they will be walking out on strike in ten days. The decision comes after more than a year of negotiating their first union contract, according to a news release from the Oregon Federation of Nurses Read More
Its venue might be virtual this year, but the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Foundation’s annual scholarship fundraising event — now in its 43rd year — is as committed as ever to removing financial barriers to education for students across the Read More
A bill in the Oregon Legislature proposes major reforms to the state’s criminal justice system. House Bill 2002 is a sweeping measure that would scale back the system’s reach, from limiting what offenses send a person to jail, to reforming mandatory minimum Read More
A local gym was honored by the national rock climbing community as being the best in the nation. Bend Rock Gym received the honor as part of the 2020 USA Climbing Community Awards designed to honor individuals, teams, facilities, and events that stand out in the USA Read More
OSU-Cascades invites the public to join them in a virtual forum to discuss Oregon’s historic Black exclusion laws and their impact. The free event is from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 24, is hosted in partnership with Love Your Neighbor, a grassroots organization that encourages Read More
With the 2021 tax filing season officially underway, it’s a great reminder to file your taxes as soon as possible before the April 15 deadline to avoid potentially becoming a victim of fraud. Specifically, tax ID fraud, which is a widely concerning issue in the U.S., Read More
Student artists in Bend-La Pine Schools were recently recognized by the Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards program for their artwork, taking home numerous awards, including 12 Gold Keys– the organization’s highest honor. Students who earned regional Gold Keys will Read More
