Commute Options announces the results from its region’s participation in the annual Get There Challenge, a two-week statewide event encouraging Oregonians to choose alternative transportation modes over driving alone. Out of 969 total participants statewide, 272 came from the Commute Options service area in Central and Eastern Oregon, logging an incredible 3,905 non-drive-alone trips during the challenge period. The […]
Oregon Rallies for Sustainable Commute
Local Support Spurs Success at Rimrock Trails’ Bowties & Boots Fundraising Event
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is proud to announce that its fourth annual A Night to Remember: Bowties & Boots fundraiser, presented by Jeff Larkin Realty, raised more than $110,000 to support essential behavioral health services for individuals and families across Central Oregon. Held on a lovely October evening at the Brasada Ranch Event Barn, the […]
The Peaks 360 Commits an Additional $25,000 to NeighborImpactย
The team at The Peaks 360 rural residential community announced an immediate $25,000 donation to NeighborImpact, a Central Oregon-based nonprofit organizationย serving Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and Warm Springs. This donation is in direct response to the food insecurity emergency faced by many Central Oregon residents due to the ongoing government shutdown, as well as […]
Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon Launches PetsForward
What began as a local act of compassion has grown into a powerful mission to change the future of animal healthcare. PetsForward, an advanced veterinary healthcare fund and nonprofit organization, is proud to announce its official launch, an expansion of the beloved VRCCO Care Fund, which has already touched hundreds of lives in Central Oregon. When the Veterinary […]
Maragas Winery Will Host Two Wine Events for NeighborImpact
Maragas Winery will be hosting two wine events this November that will benefit Theย NeighborImpactย food bank. For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to the food bank. In light of national budget cuts and the current absence of SNAP benefits, the Central Oregon food bank is our choice for this holiday giving. The first event […]
Gift from Local Business Leader Supports New Accountancy Degree at OSU-Cascades
A gift to Oregon State UniversityโCascades will establish a fund to enhance classroom learning and hands-on experiences for students in the newly launched accountancy degree program. The $50,000 gift was made through the OSU Foundation by Lance Brant, an alumnus of OSUโs College of Business, and founder and co-managing partner of Capstone Accounting and Tax […]
Redmond McDonaldโs Gives Over 200 Free Meals to Veterans, Active Duty Members, and First Responders During Community Grand Opening Celebration
Local McDonaldโs Owner Operator Mason Rodby welcomed the city of Redmond to its newest location at 625 NW Oak Tree Ln in the north end. In honor of Veterans Day, the Grand Opening gave over 200 free meals to veterans, active-duty service members and first responders. โI am passionate about serving this community and I […]
Dee Ford Potter is Weaving a Heartfelt Legacy
Bend artist Dee Ford Potter has poured her life story into woven arts. A 58-year retrospective collection of her work called โA Life Well Woven is on display at Central Oregon Community Collegeโs Rotunda Gallery in the Barber Library through Dec. 7. The art dates back to Potterโs early days. In 1967, she was studying […]
Nourishing Central Oregon One Bowl at a Time
On a chilly Bend afternoon, nothing soothes quite like the sound of a soup lid popping open. The steam curls up, fragrant and homey, hinting at garlic, herbs, and something that feels like kindness. Thatโs the vibe you get when you walk into Central Oregon Soup Company on Bendโs east side, a no-fuss take-out spot […]
Western Rivers Conservancy buys in to preserve lands, protect wildlife
If you havenโt heard of Western Rivers Conservancy, youโre not alone. The organization engages in purchasing private lands along Western rivers to conserve habitat, protect wildlife species at risk, and to provide public access. WRGโs motto is Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it, Way more than a slogan; itโs the core […]

