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Five Central Oregon schools have achieved a distinguished milestone in school counseling, earning the coveted Recognized ASCA Model Program certification from the American School Counselor Association. This national recognition underscores their commitment to comprehensive, data-driven counseling programs that support student success. The honored schools include Redmond School Districts’ Sage Elementary (counselors: Faith Seals and Angie […]

Shepherd’s House Ministries invites the Central Oregon community to support our annual Good Friday Easter Dinner at the Redmond Center (1350 S Hwy 97, Redmond) on Friday, April 18th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This special meal offers warmth, nourishment, and community to our neighbors experiencing hardship. To ensure a meaningful and joyful dinner, […]

Skiers and snowboarders can now purchase 2025/26 Mt. Bachelor Season Pass products. The early sales period, running now through May 31, offers the lowest rates of the season with renewal discounts for returning passholders. New this year, Mt. Bachelor is launching Kids Ski Free Passes, where any adult Outplay 365 or Full Season Pass comes […]

While much of the conversation around plastic pollution focuses on recycling and cleanup efforts, these approaches address the symptoms, not the root cause. The true solution lies in reducing plastic production before it starts. Inspired by the global movement #TurnOffthePlasticTap, Deschutes County Solid Waste invited local middle school and high school students to create their […]

With dancing, crafts, piñata-breaking and a banquet-style meal that showcases the flavors of Brazil, Cuba, Perú, Colombia and other Latin American countries, Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Latinx Fiesta Celebración will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Coats Campus Center on the college’s Bend campus. This is […]

Community members are invited to the pre-design open house for the Neff Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project on Monday, Apr. 7, 4-6 p.m. at the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Bend Campus, 2125 NE Daggett Lane. An online option will be available starting on Apr. 7 – 21, 2025, at bendoregon.gov/neffpedbike. The open house is an […]

Think Wild, Bend’s wildlife hospital, is optimistic about the recovery of a young injured female bald eagle following life-saving orthopedic surgery. A Powell Butte resident found the eagle lethargic and unable to fly in a field on March 16. They captured and kept the eagle warm and safe overnight, then an Oregon State Police officer […]

Reed South, a brand new commercial center located at 21175 Reed Market Road in Bend, is growing in popularity as the east side community enthusiastically welcomes much-needed commercial services to this underserved area. Strategically positioned at the corner of Reed Market Road and 27th Street, the development offers exceptional visibility and high traffic counts, making […]

Retaining top talent is challenging in Bend and Central Oregon. The lack of affordable and available housing, childcare capacity issues, and increases in competitive wages are all acting against employers. It’s critical to retain high-achieving employees in Central Oregon, and many employers are wondering how. The answer is simple: invest in their development. Year over […]

Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading and SELCO Community Credit Union are partnering to support SMART Reading programs by hosting their second annual community book drive. The goal is to collect new and gently-used children’s books, which will be sorted, cleaned, and gifted to local children to ensure they have books to read over the summer. […]