The program, called the Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans program, allows property owners to use a building plan that has already passed Building Plan Review and meets building code.
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Legislature Passes Halfway Mark; Plans 2023-25 Budget
–The Legislature has hit the halfway mark and several important deadlines have come and gone. Notably, the April 4th deadline for bills to pass through their first Chamber committee of reference (or be referred to Rules or Revenue Committees). Roughly half of the...
State Announces Minimum Wage Increases
(Portland, OR) — Pursuant to ORS 653.025(5), Commissioner Stephenson determined that the minimum wage rates in Oregon will increase on July 1, 2023. Raising the minimum wage can increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism, and strengthen recruitment and retention...
Donations to St. Charles for Nurses and Healthcare Week 2023
In celebration of 2023 Nurse’s Week and Health Care Week, May 6-13th, St. Charles is taking the opportunity to recognize our caregivers and how they support patients, their community and each other. A committee of caregivers from across the organization is assembling gift baskets to be filled with local contributions. St. Charles is asking for your help by contributing an item, service, or full gift basket. Donations are needed by Monday, May 1.
Ribbon Cutting Showcase — Idaho First Bank
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting celebration at Idaho First Bank’s new location, 1002 NW Bond St., Ste 101 in Bend on April 7. Congratulations and welcome to Bend! Idaho First Bank is a commercial bank focused on “community First, People...
Central Oregon’s Sports Radio Has a New Address
Central Oregon’s sports radio has a new address - The Ticket (KRCO-AM) is now heard at 92.5 mHz as well as 690 kHz (and KQAK-FM HD-3). The new FM frequency signed on on March 13. "We are very excited that Sports Radio 92.5 The Ticket will now be a full market signal...
Nonprofit Community Health Center Embraces Updated Name, Mission, Vision and Values
Mosaic Community Health (formerly Mosaic Medical), a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras, has refreshed their name to better align with the full scope of services they provide. Mosaic’s Board of...
Partners In Care CEO Appointed to Oregon Hospice and Palliative Care Association Board
Partners In Care, the leading provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care in the Central Oregon region, is pleased to announce that CEO Greg Hagfors has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Hospice and Palliative Care Association...
Springtime in Deschutes County Means A Novel Idea Celebrations are Underway
Springtime in Deschutes County means A Novel Idea celebrations are underway as thousands of readers discuss the same books and participate in free cultural programs, all leading up to the main author event. This year, the 20th anniversary of Oregon’s largest community...
Tributary Whitewater Expands Operation to Rogue River & Snake River
Tributary Whitewater has added two new rivers to its whitewater rafting offerings for the 2023 season. Guests can now enjoy four-day raft and camp excursions on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River and on the world-renowned Snake River (or Hells Canyon) through the...
Join Us at Butterfield Testing Solutions for an Open House
Join us at Butterfield Testing Solutions for an open house to celebrate the opening of our Bend clinic on Thursday, April 20th from 3–6pm. We specialize in promoting workplace safety through onsite drug and alcohol testing, audiograms, and more. Catered food,...
United Way of Central Oregon Invests $162K to Bolster Shelter Capacity and Food Security in Deschutes County
United Way in Central Oregon (UWCO) announces $162,000 in grants to seventeen nonprofits providing critical emergency food and shelter services in Deschutes County. These grants are created from funds delegated to the UWCO from Deschutes County’s Video Lottery Fund...
Heart of Oregon Corps Receives Accreditation for Excellence in Operations
Following an in-depth evaluation of internal operations, financial management practices, risk management practices, governance standards and youth programming operations, Heart of Oregon Corps received accreditation from the Corps Center of Excellence, the national...
BBSI Southern and Central Oregon — Upcoming Training Programs and Events
We have several valuable training and informational programs coming up which are listed below with information and registration links. Flyers and more detailed information are included in this email, along with information about our new BBSI U Learning Management...
COCC Opens Registration for Summer Spanish Immersion
Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) popular Central Oregon Summer Spanish Immersion (COSSI) program, a multiday language and cultural experience set for June 26-29 at the college’s Redmond campus, is opening its registration on Monday, April 10. Only 85...
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