The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is celebrating new support from partners across the region to expand and sustain critical nutrition services for older adults. Thanks to recent grant funding and in-kind support, the Council is better equipped to meet the...
Member Announcements
ASD Support Fund Awards Diversability Inc. Funding for Integrated Employment Program
Diversability Inc. was awarded $5,000 from the James Weckman ASD Support Fund to enhance our Integrated Employment program. Employment opportunities were not made readily available for James in his lifetime. Known to friends and family as “Jim”, James lived in...
“Know Magic” this May with Deschutes Public Library
Enchantment is all around us at Deschutes Public Library as we invite you to explore “Know Magic” this May. Dabble in whimsical watercolor techniques and learn about the history of foods once believed to hold magical powers. Step up your mocktail game and...
Rimrock Trails and Wild Ride Brewing Partner to Raise Over $50,000 For Mental Health Initiatives and Student Scholarships
Hundreds of community members recently turned out to celebrate the Fourth Annual “Kiefer's Magical Birthday Bash” at Wild Ride Brewing in Prineville and Redmond. This two-day, family-friendly event was hosted by Rimrock Trails in partnership with Wild Ride...
R&H Construction Announces the Promotion of Two Longstanding Employees to Leadership Roles in Central Oregon
R&H Construction today announced the promotion of Jacob Hartley to Director of Operations and Jim Stewart to Lead Preconstruction Manager for the company’s Central Oregon-based operations. Both are long-tenured employees who have played an integral role in...
Groundbreaking New Study Reveals Nearly Half of Oregon Households Struggle to Afford Basics
ALICE Report details size and scope of financial hardship in Central Oregon. There were 737,157 Oregon households unable to afford the state’s cost of living in 2023, according to the ALICE Report released today by United Way of Central Oregon and United Ways of the...
It’s Baby Season! Join Think Wild’s Wildlife Baby Shower Fundraiser on May 18
With a record number of wildlife patients already admitted this spring, Think Wild is rallying community support through its 5th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower. The event will help raise critical funds and collect essential supplies to care for injured and...
Webfoot Home Improvements to Revive Historic Petersen Rock Garden with Project Serious: Nonprofit Edition
Webfoot Home Improvements is pleased to announce the winner of its annual community initiative, Project Serious: Nonprofit Edition. Petersen Rock Garden, a cherished local landmark between Bend and Redmond, has been selected to receive $20,000 in essential...
Visit Central Oregon Awards $280,000 in Funding to Seven 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 announced that seven recipients will be awarded a total of $280,000 in grant...
COCC Cooks up 25th Annual Salmon Bake
A traditional Native American feast and celebration now in its 25th year, the Salmon Bake at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Bend campus’s athletic field, put on by the college’s Native American...
OSU-Cascades to Honor Mark Kralj Posthumously With Special Recognition at Commencement
Oregon State University – Cascades will posthumously honor Mark Kralj, a former member of the OSU-Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board, during its 24th annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 15. Emily Kralj, Kralj’s daughter, will accept the Distinguished...
Mosaic CEO Megan Haase, FNP Receives OPCA Award of Excellence
“Innovation and Leadership in Transformation” honor highlights more than two decades of inspired community health leadership Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters...
Auditorium Design Revealed for Bend Senior High School
Community invited to view, learn about architectural renderings at May 15 open house Bend-La Pine Schools invites the community to see the preliminary design for the new Bend Senior High School Auditorium during an open house on Thursday, May 15, from 4:30 to...
KTVZ Announces Launch of KTVZ+
KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing new 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon's News Leader. Now, viewers can stream KTVZ content for free - anytime, anywhere, with ease, on popular platforms like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku...
St. Charles Welcomes Two New Leaders
St. Charles Health System welcomes two new executives this spring. Michael Hartke will serve as the executive vice president and chief operating officer and Judge Jodie Mooney will serve as the senior vice president and chief legal and risk officer. Hartke...
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