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More than a dozen Oregon organizations have been awarded electric mobility grants, helping connect communities to the benefits of going electric. This round of grants supports a variety of projects across Pacific Power’s service area, including the purchase of e-bikes, electric vehicles and charging stations. The funding comes from revenue generated by the Oregon Clean […]

Deschutes County is accepting applications for the 2026 County College program. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 10. County College is a free, 10-week program that gives community members a behind-the-scenes look at county government. Participants meet with County staff, learn how local services work, and tour facilities like Deschutes 9-1-1, Knott Landfill, the […]

The City of Bend invites community members to attend a pre-construction open house for the Second Street Waterline Project, a key infrastructure upgrade that will replace aging waterlines and strengthen the future reliability and resilience of the City’s water system. The open house will be held on Thursday, June 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. […]

Crews are preparing to begin construction of a new single lane roundabout at the intersection of SE 15th Street and Ferguson Road. To complete the work safely and efficiently, the intersection is expected to fully close, beginning Monday, June 22, with detours in place. The closure will begin after the private development project impacting Ferguson […]

OnPoint Community Credit Union has announced grants supporting Central Oregon nonprofits through its bi-annual Community Grants & Giving program, including funding for the BendNEXT Foundation.  BendNEXT received $3,500 to fund leadership development scholarships for 10 emerging leaders in Central Oregon. The program includes skills-development workshops, networking opportunities and year-round mentorship circles designed to help strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline. The support comes as Central Oregon […]

A $5.5 million civil settlement has resolved a lawsuit brought by 14 former employees of Black Butte Ranch who alleged years of sexual abuse, battery, and harassment by Glenn Michael Woosley, a longtime Robert’s Pub server and supervisor who had worked at the Ranch for nearly four decades. The lawsuit, originally filed in June 2024 […]

 High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) invites the community to an unforgettable morning of local food, fluffy alpacas, and family-friendly fun at their upcoming Alpaca Brunch fundraiser on Sunday, June 28 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Hosted in partnership with Oregon Alpaca Experiences, the event will offer guests a unique picnic-style brunch experience set right […]

Summer is more than a season of sunshine and outdoor recreation in Central Oregon — it’s also one of the busiest times of year for real estate. While homes sell throughout the year, summer has long been considered one of the strongest seasons for homeowners looking to maximize their property’s appeal and attract motivated buyers. […]

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is kicking off summer with the invitation to join our biggest annual fundraising event. Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Birdies 4 Babies (B4B) Gala & Golf Fundraiser, following a record-breaking year that raised more than $600,000 to support children and families across Central Oregon. As MountainStar celebrates […]

Construction is set to begin on the Galveston Corridor during the week of June 15, weather dependent. The project will be completed in three phases of construction. The first phase of work this summer will maintain two-way traffic on Galveston Avenue. Early in the project’s development, the community provided meaningful input that helped shape initial […]