Friday February 25th: Register Now. DEADLINE for registration is February 15, 2022. All OHA COVID precautions will be followed, including mask and social distancing guidelines. WHEN ● Friday, February 25, 2022.● Students attend 9 am through 1 pm.● Doors open at 7:40...
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OSU-Cascades Innovation District Ready to Launch
By Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on January 23, 2022 Something really exciting is coming to Oregon State University-Cascades. It is their new innovation district, a public/private development that will be a game...
2022 Polar Plunge Benefitting Special Olympics Oregon
Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid waters of the Deschutes each winter to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes. Donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, more than 3,200...
Central Oregon Gives Goes Live
80+ Nonprofits Participate in $1 MillionEnd-of-Year Giving Campaign The 2021 Central Oregon Gives campaign launched on November 10 and is now accepting donations through a new interactive website that links community members with more than 80 nonprofits working to...
Small Business Center, NeighborImpact Address Child Care Shortage with New Program
An innovative child care business training program at Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is up and running with partnership from the nonprofit NeighborImpact and funding from the city of Bend and Deschutes County, all...
Pfizer Booster Dose Vaccinations Now Available in Central Oregon
Pfizer booster dose vaccinations are now available for eligible individuals at many locations across Central Oregon. The easiest and fastest way to get a booster dose is to schedule an appointment at a pharmacy through www.vaccines.gov or by calling your primary...
COCC Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Discussions and Events
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 acknowledgment...
“Central Oregon Gives” to Raise $1 Million in 2021
Project launches new brand and digital giving website. The Source Weekly and Central Oregon Gives announced today a 2021 campaign that aims to raise $1 million for 90 area non-profits by year’s end. The ambitious goal builds on the successes of Central Oregon...
Governor Kate Brown Announces Statewide Outdoor Mask Requirements
Governor Kate Brown today announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Congratulations and Thank You to Tim Rusk
Tim Rusk will move on from his role as the executive director of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery at the end of August. After over 19 years leading the work of partnering with families to prevent child abuse and neglect throughout Central Oregon, he is semi-retiring...
Hardhat in Hand—Construction Industry Paid Training
Paid training. Begin your career in the construction industry!
Governor Brown Announces New Mask Mandate
Governor Kate Brown announced that effective Friday, August 13, masks will now be mandatory in all indoor public settings.
City of Bend Online Fair Housing Survey Now Open
The City of Bend invites community members to participate in a survey to assess the status of fair housing within our community.
Housing Unaffordability in Bend Affects Us All
Bend’s popularity has brought its consequences, including the affordability of living here. Over the past year, the median cost of a home has risen to about $525,000 – with some months surpassing $600,000.
Landlord Compensation Fund: Round Two Open Now – May 17
The program, administered by Oregon Housing and Community Services, covers 80% of past due rent (April 2020 – now) for tenants with a signed declaration of financial hardship if a landlord agrees to forgive the other 20%.