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Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital, Think Wild, is rehabilitating two orphaned North American river otter pups after a park ranger found them alone and in need of medical care in Cove Palisades State Park last week. These are the first river otters to receive care from Think Wild since the wildlife hospital’s opening in 2020. Oregon […]

Calling all writers and nature enthusiasts! The Writing Ranch in collaboration with the High Desert Museum is again hosting the Lost in Place Nature Writing Intensive at the scenic Summer Lake Lodge in Summer Lake, Oregon. Scheduled from August 8 to 11, this will be a weekend of exploration and creativity inspired by the breathtaking […]

In a landmark move to amplify their shared mission, United Way of Central Oregon (UWCO) and United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW) announced their official merger. This unification expands their reach and effectiveness in serving both regions’ individuals and families. The merger unites two established nonprofits that share a commitment to critical issues such as […]

The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) is thrilled to announce the dates of its landmark 10th anniversary celebration. The festival will illuminate the city from February 7th to 15th, 2025, with free light-based art installations, immersive sculptures, video projections, fire art, performances, music, food carts and participatory events across Portland. Under the theme “A Light […]

Oregon State University – Cascades will offer a new bachelor’s degree in the fall of 2024 to address the growing need for mechanical engineers in Central Oregon and across the state. Job opportunities for mechanical engineers are projected to grow 8.9% in Central Oregon and 7.3% across Oregon over the next four years according to […]

RootedHomes is pleased to announce that the inaugural ribbon-cutting ceremony for their first workforce home in the City of Sisters will occur at noon on Friday, July 19th, 2024. Members of the media and the general public are warmly invited to attend the event at 589 W Canopy Way in Sisters, OR. Some notable speakers […]

Outdoor adventurers now have even more ways and reasons to explore the scenic Deschutes River canyon throughout Maupin via premium E-bikes. Gear Up Maupin is a new E-Bike Rental and Adventure Hub in this recreation destination known for world-class rafting, fishing, cycling, unique geology, and a rich history and culture. Cyclists from Portland and Vancouver […]

A recently awarded five-year, $2.2 million grant to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) from the U.S. Department of Education will continue funding the regional chapter of the federal High School Equivalency Program, a longtime partnership between COCC and the High Desert Education Service District (HDESD). The grant period began on July 1. The federal High School […]

Three months after Oregon launched the nation’s first climate-related benefits tied to Medicaid coverage, nearly 1,000 eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members have received vital devices to help keep them healthy. These devices include air conditioners, heaters, air filters, mini refrigeration units for storing medications, and portable power supplies to operate medical equipment (i.e., ventilators […]