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With below freezing overnight temperatures and recent home fires related to heating, the Oregon State Fire Marshal would like to remind Oregonians about the importance of fire safety. Since January 1, the agency has investigated 10 home fires across the state from various causes. This past weekend, the Baker City Fire Department responded to two […]

Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to an evening of connection, celebration, and purpose at its Galentine’s event, taking place Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at The Flamingo Room, located at 70 SW Century Dr #130, Bend, OR 97702. Tickets are $50, which includes appetizers and refreshments, and […]

With the new year in full swing, the High Desert Museum invites you to explore, learn and celebrate with an array of new and compelling events and programs in January and February. On January 31 and February 28, everyone can experience the latest exhibitions, dynamic wildlife encounters and more for free during the Mid Oregon […]

Deschutes County is looking for residents to serve on the Deschutes County Fair Board. There are currently three volunteer positions open. The Fair Board oversees the year-round operations of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, a 320-acre multi-purpose event facility in Redmond. The center has 200,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space, four […]

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to produce a 30‑second video celebrating a century of exceptional water to highlight Bend’s water history, its impact on the community and the innovations that have sustained high water quality for 100 years. The assignment to students is to select one element of Bend’s water system history and craft […]

Contact: Cheryl Hinerman, OSU Master Gardener Phone:  541-548-6088  E-mail: communityed@gocomga.com What: The Central Oregon chapter of OSU Master Gardeners™ presents a series of free classes on how to grow your own food. There are two classes in the series, “All Things Seeds” and “Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon.” Both classes are free and will be offered in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras. In each location, […]

Governor Tina Kotek announced that former Republican State Senator Tim Knopp will serve as the Governor’s new Chief Prosperity Officer, charged with spearheading the work in her office to increase the state’s gross domestic product, create family-wage jobs, and grow Oregon businesses consistent with the goals outlined in the Governor’s Prosperity Roadmap. “To be successful, this […]

Bend-La Pine Schools invites the community to learn about its new choice option high school during two information nights on January 14 and 20 at the Bend Technical Academy campus.  In the fall of 2026, the District will offer a new choice high school open to all students in the community. The soon-to-be-named high school […]

Ski for Life, a long-standing youth partnership program led by Oregon Adaptive Sports, begins this week, welcoming students from more than ten Central Oregon schools to the mountain for adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons. Ski for Life is designed for youth with disabilities supported through school-based Life Skills Programs. Through this partnership, students travel to […]

For the first time in the college’s 75 year history, Central Oregon Community College faculty and classified educators represented by two separate unions will unite together for a joint action on Wednesday, January 14, in demand of living wages.  WHO: Central Oregon Community College faculty and classified staff  WHAT: COCC Workers Rally: United for Living Wages […]