Sarah Isak-Goode

The state has approved nearly $10 million in funding for a major emergency response and training facility near the Redmond airport. “The CORE3 facilities are designated for first responder training and for providing a multi-agency emergency operations center in support of large-scale emergencies,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Chair Tony DeBone in a news release. “We […]

After 25 years of operating from borrowed and rented spaces, Heart of Oregon Corps is finally building a home of its own. It will break ground Sept. 10 on what will become Central Oregon’s first dedicated youth workforce development campus, says a recent press release. This will mark a major milestone for the organization’s 25-year […]

“K,” a local resident, shares something in common with one in four Oregonians: they are among those who have a mental health condition. They’re also currently homeless and residing at the Lighthouse Navigation Center. Under Oregon’s existing system, these circumstances make them more likely to end up in jail than in treatment. This year, state […]

The Kid’s Corner Snack Packs program relaunches with the start of the new school year in September, said Ranae Staley, Executive Director at The Giving Plate. Formerly known as Backpacks for Bend, this core Giving Plate program provides food to children that will last them through the weekend.  From backpacks to Snack Packs  Previously known […]

When tragedy strikes, search and rescue teams face some of the most demanding and dangerous conditions imaginable. Whether responding to water rescue emergencies or recovery operations, these specialized units must often navigate dangerous underwater environments.   Search and recovery operations can happen at any time, in any weather. Teams often work with a sense of urgency. […]

Redmond residents will celebrate a major milestone in the community’s growth when the City officially unveils its new public safety facility at 111 N.W. Teak Ave. The ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 10am Tue., Aug. 12.  The new two-story building cost $49 million and spans 42,000 square feet. It was built to help the police […]