The High Desert Museum recently welcomed a new animal who happens to be an expert engineer, a keystone ecosystem species and the largest rodent in North America. A baby beaver, called a kit, arrived at the Museum in May. Found in John Day alone in a parking lot,...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through mentorship, is excited to announce the launch of its new recruitment campaign just in time for the holidays, "Give Your Gift of Time." This initiative...
The family of an Oregon State University - Cascades student killed in a mountaineering accident in July has committed more than $55,000 to create an endowed scholarship for students in financial need at OSU-Cascades. The Joel Tranby Memorial Scholarship honors the...
Bend music venue earns multiple awards nationally and regionally for greening efforts You see them at every concert over the summer at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, members of the Green Team roaming the venue picking up trash and manning receptacles to help you figure...
Redmond Airport (RDM) has experienced a record number of passengers again in 2023 and expects the trend to continue over the upcoming holiday travel season. The increased passenger volume may lead to limited parking availability and increased waiting time in security...
Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) 16th annual Season of Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — will feature an engaging lineup of free events with notable activists and New York Times-bestselling authors. Events include a talk by activist Jodie...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Mosaic Community Health’s newest school-based health centers at Mountain View High School on December 5. Mosaic SBHCs are medical clinics that offer a full range of physical, behavioral, and preventive health...
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department Year-over-year, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 1.8%, adding 35,200 jobs. In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll employment was up by...
The Bend City Council next week will review proposed changes to its water, transportation, and sewer System Development Charges that include creating more consistency in how fees are structured and lowering costs for smaller housing units. System Development Charges,...
There are more “for lease” signs showing up at commercial properties around Bend than there has been in a long time. To find out why, I asked some experts in the field if we should be worried. Their bottom line — there are several causes of the softening of the...
We had another successful year of convening and connecting, developing our community’s business leaders, advocating for employers and for infrastructure, funding and ideas that support our community.
Oregon continues to outpace peer states with strong economic predictions outlined earlier this week by state economists.
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department Over the last 12 months ending in September, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 1.9%, adding 36,700 jobs. In Central Oregon, total nonfarm...
Aperion Management Group, a leading provider of Homeowners Association (HOA) management services in Central Oregon, is proud to announce its 15-year anniversary and an exciting period of expansion. With a strong commitment to HOA management, company culture, and...
For the last 35 years, the Bend-La Pine Education Foundation has been able to support our students and staff in the Bend-La Pine School District. Because of the generosity of supporters LIKE YOU, students and educators in Bend, La Pine and Sunriver...
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