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The Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.  “Our seasonal workforce is essential to both visitor services and on-the-ground stewardship of our public lands,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marszal. “These positions strengthen our ability to serve communities, care […]

More than 50 rural-based students enrolled in health care training programs at Central Oregon Community College — in areas like public health, nursing and behavioral health — will have their tuition fully or partly covered by a recently announced $224,532 grant from the Central Oregon Health Council. In addition to providing scholarship support, the funding […]

The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is investing $25,000 in 10 Central Oregon farms this winter through its On-Farm Efficiency Grant (OFEG) program, supporting projects that promote efficient, sustainable practices with lasting environmental and community impact. Grant recipients will use the funding for a range of projects designed to extend the growing season, […]

Roundabout Books is excited to host author and former public defender Gabriel Urza to discuss his new novel, The Silver State, and how the justice system has not always delivered true justice, in conversation with Karla Nash, Assistant Director at Deschutes Defenders at an in-store event on March 19 at 6:30 pm. This legal noir is an […]

This February, as MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) continues celebrating its 25th Anniversary Year, the organization is inviting the community to show love in a powerful, practical way—by supporting families through its February Community Care Project. At MountainStar, love shows up in small, steady actions that strengthen families and build resilience during times of stress. […]

With the annual deadline fast approaching for updating children’s vaccinations, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reminds parents and caregivers that their children may miss school or child care, if they are missing vaccinations. By the fourth Wednesday in February, under state law, all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care […]

Roundabout Books is pleased to host local fiber artist, designer and author Selena Baca to share details about her new crochet book, “Crochet Layers to Love” at an in-store event on March 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Her newest book includes eight crochet top patterns in a modern, minimalist color palette. The tops are chic […]

The year 2025 and its unpredictable market are now comfortably in the rearview. With interest rates briefly reaching three-year lows, the real estate market must be returning to some semblance of normalcy… right? Let’s take a look at what the January stats are telling us about the first month of 2026. One important thing to […]

With anticipated delays in paper return processing in 2026, the Oregon Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers planning to file a paper return that they can use public computer kiosks in the department’s regional offices to file their Oregon personal income tax returns for free and get their kicker and their refund sooner. “The computer kiosks […]

United Way of Central Oregon (UWCO) is proud to announce the successful results of its 2025 initiatives, highlighting a year of significant growth in financial security,transportation access, housing stabilization, eviction prevention, food security, emergency funding, health and hygiene, and basic needs initiatives. From the launch of innovative new programs and initiatives like Ride United and United Way CARES to winning the Central Oregon […]