After careful consideration and in consultation with the grooming coordinator and event leadership at Meissner Nordic, it has been determined that the best course of action at this point in the season is to cancel the 2026 Tour of Meissner, which was scheduled for March 1. Due to a lack of quality snow conditions at Virginia Meissner […]
I am reaching my one-year anniversary in real estate, and I can confidently say that staging is not optional if you want top dollar for your home. And surprisingly, sellers have felt uneasy and uncomfortable when the word “staging” comes out of my mouth. It means getting rid of their perfectly acceptable furniture. And for […]
The Deschutes National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. “Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Holly Jewkes, Deschutes National Forest Supervisor. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience […]
Registered nurses overwhelmingly voted to ratify a two-and-a-half year contract agreement with St. Charles Bend Feb. 19. The new agreement builds on nurses’ historic 2023 contract which addressed rising costs, improved caregiver recruitment and retention, and rebuilt trust between frontline caregivers and St. Charles management. “This agreement shows what’s possible when nurses are treated as […]
St. Charles Health System is offering a new incentive to encourage individuals to become certified medical assistants (MA) to help fill a growing need within the health system. Individuals who are accepted into the program will receive funding to cover the cost of the MA certification program at Central Oregon Community College and will also […]
Discover Your Northwest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Summer Volunteer Information Night for folks who are interested in summer volunteer opportunities on the Deschutes National Forest. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Deschutes National Forest Supervisor’s Office […]
The Board of Directors of SFF Presents (SFFP) has announced the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Crista Munro. After a prolific 30-year career in the nonprofit music and arts sector — a journey that began in Southwest Colorado in 1996 and brought her to Sisters in 2019 — Munro shared her decision to step away […]
Oregon State Parks is hiring seasonal Park Rangers and Park Ranger Assistants for positions across the state for the 2026 season. Hiring starts as soon as this month and runs through June with new positions listed on a rolling basis on the website. The positions last anywhere from four to nine months. Most seasonal staff work […]
Roundabout Books is pleased to welcome Kristen and Ville Jokinen for an evening of inspiration, storytelling and global community as they recount the adventures as captured in their book “Joy Ride: A Bike Odyssey from Alaska to Argentina”. The in-store event is March 26, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The Jokinens will also be sharing scenes from […]
Sierra James Construction, Central Oregon’s trusted Design-Build-Remodel and Disaster Restoration company, is proud to announce a new partnership with LiveAble Homes, bringing nationally recognized accessibility and Universal Design certification to Central Oregon homeowners. Through this collaboration, Sierra James Construction is now offering clients the opportunity to consult with LiveAble Homes during the design process and the option to pursue LiveAbleHome […]
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