Business News

This Christmas season, we will be hosting Christmas dinners in Bend and Redmond for our neighbors in need—and we’d love your help making these meals possible. The Shepherd’s House is collecting food donations to prepare a warm, hearty dinner, and every item makes a difference. Thank you for your support in serving our community this […]

NeighborImpact’s Board of Directors has elected its officers and Executive Committee members for 2026. NeighborImpact’s board is composed of representatives from Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, drawing membership from elected officials, community members and residents representing low-income perspectives. Together, the board provides governance and oversight for the organization, which serves […]

Heart of Oregon Corps is honored to announce a transformative $300,000 grant from The Ford Family Foundation in support of developing our region’s first youth workforce development campus. The campus is currently under construction in Redmond and slated to open in the fall of 2026.   “Strong rural communities don’t emerge overnight—they grow from stewarding resources in support of […]

 Rimrock Trails Treatment Services has received the first of three $15,000 grant installments from the Roundhouse Foundation to support the Rimrock Trails Client Financial Support Fund. This installment represents the initial portion of a three-year, $45,000 grant intended to reduce financial barriers to behavioral health treatment for individuals and families across Central Oregon. Founded 35 years ago, […]

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is proud to celebrate the success of the 25th Annual Shop with a Cop program, which provided warmth, comfort, and holiday cheer to 95 children across Deschutes County. Thanks to the generosity of donors, volunteers, and law enforcement partners, the program invested $57,000 directly into meeting real needs for local […]

Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is excited to unveil the winners of the 2025 ReStore Upcycle Challenge—an inspiring showcase of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit. All winning pieces—and many more one-of-a-kind upcycled creations—are now available in the Upcycle Challenge Auction, open until December 19. 2025 Upcycle Challenge Winners• First Place: Bohemian Kaleidoscope Desk by Laura Lee […]

The Deschutes County Road Department is updating its Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) and wants public input. The department is hosting a second online open house from Dec. 11 to Dec. 26, for residents to review and comment on proposed safety improvements to county roads in the unincorporated, rural areas outside Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and […]

CASA of Central Oregon is now accepting applications for its upcoming winter volunteer training course, beginning January 13. Community members have until January 9 to apply for this eight-week, 40-hour program that prepares volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to advocate for children in foster care in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties. This winter training […]

Personal-finance website, WalletHub, recently released its report on 2025’s Best Small Cities to Start a Business and ranks Bend as the nation’s top small city for small businesses per capita and 7th best overall to start a business. Longtime local wealth management firm is evolving to meet this critical need emerging in Central Oregon’s entrepreneurial community: helping business owners successfully exit the companies they’ve […]

Deschutes County foster children and their foster families were hosted by Pine Tavern and Assistance League of Bend at their 32nd Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 7, 2025. Bringing neighbors together, the event featured a delicious buffet, caroling, cookie decorating, and face painting added to the festivities. Children had the chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, have their […]