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Oregon State University-Cascades awarded its 2026 Distinguished Service Award to former Oregon state Senator Tim Knopp. The annual award honors individuals, businesses or organizations who have made exceptional contributions to OSU-Cascades, Central Oregon, Oregon or the world. “Through service in public office, providing small business leadership, engaging in community issues, and now as Oregon’s Chief […]

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in each of the first five months of 2026. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3% in March, April, and May. In May, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 3,600 jobs, following a gain of 600 jobs, as revised, in April. May’s gains were largest in other services(+2,000 jobs) and professional […]

Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Driver Education Program offered through High Desert Driver Education. Beginning July 6, the program will provide high school students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become safe and responsible drivers. Classes will be offered at Caldera High School, Summit High School, and Ridgeview […]

A growing movement for greater member democracy is reshaping labor unions across Oregon, and the state’s largest labor union representing 72,000 Oregon workers could be next. A statewide slate of member leaders has launched the first serious bid for change at SEIU 503 in years, campaigning on increased transparency, stronger member participation, executive accountability, and […]

The Deschutes Historical Museum Announces the opening of Moments That Made US, a community exhibition for the America 250 commemoration. The exhibit opens on June 19 as part of the Juneteenth Free Day at the Deschutes Historical Museum. The exhibit explores how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the […]

Central Oregon Locavore’s Meet Your Farmer Dinner returns Wednesday, July 16, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at FivePine Events’ Creekside Patio and Lawn at 1021 E. Desperado Trail in Sisters, with a family-style menu built around two regional producers, Mahonia Gardens and Cascade Mountain Pastures. Seats are limited for this intimate experience. “At a market […]

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) today announced the opening of the 2026 Central Oregon Weaver Awards application and nomination form. Community members and small nonprofits across Central Oregon are encouraged to apply or nominate someone who is actively building social trust and belonging in their community. Applications will be accepted from June 15 through August […]