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The Classified Association of Central Oregon Community College released a statement on Wednesday, April 1 that a tentative agreement has been reached with college administrators. Union members were expected to approve the agreement by Wednesday night averting a strike that was set to begin Thursday, April 2. News releases from both the union and college […]

Bend Dance Project celebrates its 20th anniversary with “Kaleidoscope 2026” showcasing new works of concert dance by local and guest choreographers and performers. Bend Dance Project’s sponsored company, Jazz Dance Collective, will be joined by local groups Bend Contemporary, Footnotes of Bend, Central Oregon Ballet, Further Movement Collective, Academie Ballet de Classique, and Sakura. The […]

Sprouts Montessori of Bend is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a $719,200 property acquisition grant from the state’s Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). Administered by Business Oregon (the Oregon Business Development Department), the CCIF is funded through Oregon lottery-backed bonds authorized by the state Legislature in 2023, representing a $50 million […]

Dr. Sarah Hellmann and Dr. Erin LeGrand from the Wine With Your Gyn Podcast are teaming up with The Haven Coworking Space and community partners to present two upcoming fundraising events supporting their mission to help women connect and destigmatize conversations around women’s health. The first event, a 90s Trivia Night, will take place on […]

Bend Fire & Rescue invites Central Oregon high school students who are considering a career in the fire service to apply for Camp Fire Axe, an annual four-day summer academy put on by professional firefighter/paramedics. Camp Fire Axe is an opportunity for students ages 16 to 19 to learn about fire response, CPR, trauma and […]

This spring more than 2,000 third graders throughout Central Oregon will learn about brain injury prevention and helmet safety through the Train Your Brain program taught by St. Charles athletic trainers. This program provides interactive assemblies and free multi-sport helmets to local elementary students across the region. “Helmet safety is a simple yet crucial way to […]

The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced today their 2026 Small Project Grant for trail-focused projects within the Deschutes National Forest. For 2026, this program will award up to $30,000 for multiple small projects. The application window is now open. The Deschutes Trails Coalition is soliciting proposals for trails-focused small projects occurring on, or impacting, publicly accessible trails […]

Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff tomorrow March 31, 2026 and April 1, 2026, pursuant to the United States Flag Code, in honor of Chief Delvis Heath Sr., who passed away on March 29, 2026. This action follows the order issued today by the Tribal Council of […]

The 5th Annual Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash, one of Central Oregon’s meaningful community events, will return April 10–11 with two days of live music, connection, and mental health awareness. The celebration begins Friday, April 10, at Wild Ride Brewing in Prineville, featuring the Scotty Wilson Band and Music Medicine. Festivities continue Saturday, April 11, at […]

Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Baker, Deschutes, and Umatilla Counties through Executive Order 26-05 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region.  A link to Executive Order 26-05 can be found here. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, there has been persistent moderate drought conditions in Baker County since […]