Funds will support families across Central Oregon, with $5,000 allocated to Crook County The Family Access Network (FAN) received a $10,000 grant from Les Schwab Tire Centers to support the families of Central Oregon. Les Schwab has dedicated $5,000 of these funds...
Mosaic, VIM and Deschutes County Health Services Co-Host Sept. 22 Community Event In celebration of Welcoming Week 2004, three local organizations are bringing back the popular Health and Wellness Fair to be held Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ponderosa...
From September 13-28, the City of Bend and Latino Community Association (LCA), in collaboration with Benditas, will celebrate Welcoming Week with the theme “We're All In.” Through two events, LCA seeks to establish dialogues that strengthen the inclusion and sense of...
The Deschutes Public Library hosts the Festival of Voices, an inclusive celebration aiming to bring forth the diverse experiences and stories of the Central Oregon community on Saturday, September 21 at Centennial Park in Redmond. This inaugural event will take...
The history, challenges and possible outcomes of the war in Ukraine will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades Science Pub, titled “The Situation in Ukraine,” on Sept. 17. Sarah Henderson, an associate professor of political science in Oregon...
City Club of Central Oregon announces the departure of its Executive Director, Kim Gammond, who will be stepping down from her role effective August 30, 2024. Gammond will be assuming the position of Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of La Pine and...
With less than 60 days until the November 5 General Election, candidates will begin to make a final push to educate and sway voters. The 2024 ballot will have Bend voters considering future City Councilors, State Representatives and a State Senator, and several...
In advance of the 2025 Legislative Session, the Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) has embarked on a statewide roadshow to engage with communities across Oregon. The JTC will be in Bend on Thursday, September 12 for a tour and roundtable discussion with elected...
The Community-Built Nonprofit Has Changed Our Region’s Response to Child Abuse Since opening its doors in 1994, KIDS Center has brought hope and healing to more than 17,000 Central Oregon children and families whose lives were impacted by abuse. To mark its...
The Bend Chamber held a news availability event on Thursday, August 29, to showcase the next phase of its Workforce Housing Initiative. The event celebrated a new, low-interest loan from the Chamber, funded by an initial seed donation of $500,000 from Providence...
Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department July in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly from 4.1% in June to 4.3% in July, and at the statewide level,...
Company-Led Training Top Reskilling Tool—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Increasing headcount through the end of 2024 may not be feasible for some U.S. companies, as 33% of hiring managers say budget constraints or the inability to hire is responsible for...
by Katy Brooks, CEO & President, Bend Chamber Measure 118 is the most misleading measure on this year’s ballot and would be the largest tax increase in Oregon’s history. This so-called “rebate” is actually a massive tax on sales that would ultimately cost Oregon...
