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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced a $50,000 matching gift campaign thanks to a donation from the TallTreeTrust. This is the second year of their matching pledge, which will match community donations up to $50,000 per year over three years. The TallTreeTrust was established to support environmentally sustainable work in Central Oregon, ensuring that generations to […]

Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) is awarding $4.7 million in new community grants to 203 nonprofit organizations throughout the state. Communities in 33 Oregon counties will benefit from these grants, with nonprofit organizations providing arts, cultural, educational, equity, health, housing and human services support to Oregonians. OCF’s Community Grants program is the longest running grantmaking initiative […]

The Deschutes River Conservancy announces the allocation of grant funding from the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) for four pivotal water conservation projects in Central Oregon. These grants, secured through the OWRD 2023 Water Project Grants and Loans funding cycle, underscore the Deschutes Basin’s collaborative commitment to restored rivers and increased water resilience for future […]

The Bend Chamber invites all businesses to take a brief survey regarding a potential Transportation Fee from the City of Bend. This would be a new recurring fee on utility bills that would be used to pay for transportation maintenance and improvements, according to the City. The City Council plans to vote on the fee […]

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have announced that Harney County has received $500,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up hazardous materials at the two-acre former Lincoln School site in Burns. “This funding is a major win for Harney County’s natural resources, community member’s health, and the local economy,” […]

A total of 61 educators representing 56 schools across Oregon, including 11 from Central Oregon, have been awarded more than $53,000 as part of SELCO Community Credit Union’s annual SPARK! Creative Learning Grants program. SPARK! Creative Learning Grants are designed to support teachers with creative classroom ideas but lack the funds to get those projects off […]

Avelo Airlines announces the return of nonstop service from Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) – one year after launching the exclusive seasonal service. Avelo is the only airline that flies nonstop between Central Oregon and Palm Springs. In November 2022, Avelo Airlines launched seasonal nonstop service between RDM and PSP. […]

BendFilm, a Central Oregon independent nonprofit film organization, has announced that Giancarlo Gatto will assume the role of Executive Director, effective immediately. He succeeds interim Executive Director Ann Witsil and prior Executive Director Todd Looby. “I believe strongly in BendFilm’s mission to support diverse voices in our community and inspire connection through film,” said Gatto. […]

Discover Your Forest, the nonprofit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, and the Deschutes National Forest are hosting two opportunities for fourth graders and their families to pick up their free Every Kid Outdoors pass and holiday tree permit. The events will be held Saturday, November 25, and Sunday, November 26, 10 a.m. to 2 […]

Mt. Bachelor launched its Ski 4 Schools fundraiser in 2004. Since its inception, the program has donated over $200,000 to the Education Foundation and Redmond School District to support middle & high school students to participate in after school athletics. For 2023-2024, skiers and snowboarders can buy Mt. Bachelor lift tickets for $50, which are […]