January marks National Mentoring Month, a time to recognize the transformative impact that mentors have on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO) invites the community to celebrate this important month by joining our...
SELCO’s inaugural Classroom Makeover program awarded three educators statewide as much as $15,000 each to fund substantial classroom improvements The Makerspace Lab at Caldera High School in Bend is one of three statewide recipients of SELCO Community...
Written by Sophie Brentlinger Howard Friedman, CCIM, presents a $2,500.00 check from the National Association of Realtors to Gwenn Wysling, Executive Director of the Bethlehem Inn homeless shelter in Bend and Redmond. Friedman, a Principal Broker with Compass...
Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend continues to be recognized as one of the country's most sustainable live entertainment venues, recently earning four Live Nation 2024 Awards for environmental stewardship. A culmination of efforts put forth by the venue's...
Offers $280,000 in Funding for Regional Tourism Projects: Now in its third year, Visit Central Oregon’s successful grant program is designed to support tourism-related projects that benefit both residents and visitors. Visit Central Oregon has begun...
COIC/Worksource is expanding its reach in 2025 with the launch of its Mobile Employment Van, which brings job search support directly to rural and underserved communities across central Oregon. This "office on wheels" offers a range of services typically found...
KTVZ-TV, the NBC affiliate serving Bend, Oregon, is proud to announce that Gregory Deffenbaugh has been appointed the station’s new News Director. Deffenbaugh brings with him a wealth of experience, having most recently served as News Director at WREX-TV, the...
Following the recent announcement that the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) board of directors has selected three finalists for the role of president, the college is holding a series of meet-and-greets across the district, Jan. 22 to Feb. 7, to welcome...
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded two exceedingly competitive grants to the High Desert Museum for a total of $240,337. Both grants support increased storytelling about and educational resources for the High Desert region, a largely...
This January, Beaver Coach Sales will kick off the third annual Cabin Fever Expo at the Deschutes County Expo Center. This event, held January 23-26, is designed to inspire adventure and welcome outdoor enthusiasts ready to gear up with high-quality outdoor...
CiES is proud to announce that it has been selected as a supplier for Textron Aviation, providing cutting-edge fuel senders for Cessna aircraft, including the 172, 182, 206, and Caravan models flown by FedEx feeders. These advanced fuel senders are now being...
Since opening the doors to Work-Collective in January 2020 much has changed – a global pandemic, an influx of new residents and workers in Bend and dramatic changes to how and where we work. Despite these challenges, Work-Collective Community Coworking...
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) believes everyone deserves good food. They serve this belief everyday with programming in increasing access to healthy, locally grown food for Central Oregonians experiencing food insecurity; providing support...
Visit Bend has announced today the hiring of Zavier Borja, who joins the Visit Bend team as the organization's new role of Destination Stewardship Director, beginning January 2, 2025. The Destination Stewardship Director will oversee Visit Bend’s grant...
Make the most of winter’s long days by joining Deschutes Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge. The Winter Reading Challenge (January 1 – March 20) is your opportunity to explore new genres, read diverse authors, and participate in fun activities for the...
