The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on a proposal that threatens to dismantle the landmark Roadless Rule. This rule preserves the last of our intact public lands as a home for wildlife, a haven for recreation, and a heritage for future generations. Oregon Wild is calling on Oregonians to speak up in […]
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NAMI Volunteer Information Session
Join NAMI’s Virtual Volunteer Information Session on Sept. 17 from 6-7 pm.ย Learn more about volunteering opportunities with NAMI Central Oregon, including training requirements for our free mental health related programs, support groups, classes and workshops, and how you can be of service to your community!This is a live monthly Volunteer Information session held on Zoom. […]
Three Sisters Rural Track Program Arrives in Madras
Residents in the Three Sisters Rural Track Program arrived in Madras earlier this month and are immediately helping fill a need in the community by providing care for up to 900 patients a year in local primary care clinics and at St. Charles Madras. Drs. Ben Khalil and Callie Krewson are the first two residents […]
Farm to Table Dinner at Terra Kitchen
Join High Desert Food & Farm Alliance for an unforgettable Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 pm at Terra Kitchen! Enjoy a seasonal menu crafted from fresh, local ingredients, with the option to enhance your experience with a wine or uniquely crafted mocktail pairing. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from local farmers and chefs, who will […]
Oregon Parks and Recreation Seeks Volunteers for ATV committees
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking two volunteers to serve on the ATV Advisory Committee and ATV Grant Subcommittee starting Jan. 1, 2026. The openings are four-year terms and include one representative for Class II (4wd/sand rails) and one representative for Class III (dirt bikes). The 17-member ATV Committee meets once or twice a […]
Letters to the Editor Week of Sept. 11, 2025
Do Not Become Complacent or Complicit Until recently, some actions by the current administration may have seemed defensible, but three recent measures clearly indicate a concerning authoritarian leaning. One, firing the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Dr. Erika McEntarfer after a disappointing jobs report. The nomination of E. J. Antoni from the Heritage Foundation, a […]
La Pine Community Wellness Center Back on Track
The La Pine Community Health Center (LCHC)ย says construction will resume on the highly anticipated Wellness Center.ย While the facility was originally projected to open in early 2025, work came to a halt in March due to unforeseen funding-relatedย issues thatย haveย sinceย beenย amicably resolved. Once completed, the Wellness Center will provide expanded dental services, diagnostic imaging, and enhanced mental and […]
Senate Vote on Transportation Bill Delayed
After the Oregon House passed a transportation bill on Labor Day to fund the Oregon Department of Transportation, the state Senate has delayed its vote due to the health of a state Senator. Below is a release from Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama. Senator Chris Gorsek (D โ Gresham) is recovering from complications that arose during […]
Hawaii Joins Oregon, Washington and California In Western Health Alliance
ย Roughly 24 hours after the launch of the West Coast Health Alliance, Hawaii is joining California, Oregon, and Washington in a shared commitment to safeguard public health. Together, these states will provide evidence-based immunization guidance rooted in safety, efficacy, and transparency โ ensuring residents receive credible information free from political interference.ย โWe are proud to announce […]
Nationally Acclaimed Author Hannah Pittard to read at OSU-Cascades
The acclaimed novelist, short story writer and memoirist Hannah Pittard will read from her work at Oregon State UniversityโCascades on Sept. 25 as part of the Distinguished Visiting Writer series. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall and will be followed by a […]

