Central Oregon — Due to continued hot and dry conditions as well as increased fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest will include all Wilderness areas under Stage 1 public use fire restrictions starting Friday, July 18. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18, Stage 1 public use fire restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood, […]
Fire Restrictions in the Deschutes National Forest Start July 18
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Kevin Mannix Files Ballot Initiative to End Estate Tax
After another session in which some lawmakers tried again—and failed again—to raise the $1 million threshold at which Oregon’s estate tax kicks in, state Rep. Kevin Mannix (R-Salem) and co-petitioner Michelle Mhoon have filed a ballot initiative to do away with the tax completely. Initiative Petition 51, the “End the Death Tax Act,” would do […]
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Lighthouse Navigation Center Celebrates 3 Years of Impact in Bend
Bend, OR — July 21st — Shepherd’s House Ministries invites the Central Oregon community to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the Lighthouse Navigation Center, a transformative low-barrier shelter and day-use facility in Bend that has become a critical resource for hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and crisis. Since its opening in 2021, the Lighthouse has […]
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Three Fires in Three Days
For the third time in three days, fire officials and Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies responded to fires involving a motorhome or camper van which then spread. The Sheriff’s Office says two of the incidents were arson. On Friday morning just after 8am, deputies responded to a fire along Highway 97 south of Deschutes Junction. The […]
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Extreme Heat Safety; Cooling/Power Supplies for Eligible OHP Members
Heat waves can seriously harm older people, infants and children, those who live or work outdoors, are pregnant, or who have low incomes or a chronic medical condition. It’s particularly important to know the difference between heat exhaustion, which is treatable by finding a cooler location and drinking water, and heat stroke, which is an emergency […]
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Wahlburgers to Make its Oregon Debut at the 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
Wahlburgers, is coming to the 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, July 30 through Aug. 3. This marks Whaleburgers’ debut in Oregon, offering Oregonians their first taste of the chain’s award-winning burgers, house-made sauces, crispy tots, and creamy shakes via a mobile Wahlburgers stand. “This is more than just a food stand—it’s a […]
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OSU-Cascades Launches Degree in Accountancy to Address Statewide Shortage of Accountants
Oregon State University – Cascades will offer a new bachelor’s degree in accountancy in the fall of 2025 to address the growing need for financial experts in Central Oregon and across the state. About 1,300 jobs are projected to open annually for accountants and auditors through 2032 in Oregon, according to the U.S. Bureau of […]
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Homes Now for Sale in Parkside Place at Prices Affordable to Middle Income Earners
Sales of missing middle home types in Hayden Homes’ new 37-acre Parkside Place community on Bend’s eastside are now live at www.hayden-homes.com with move-ins beginning this fall. Home prices in the Parkside Place community will start at $474,990 for the Darrington plan, a 1,395 square foot family-friendly 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2-car garage home. That’s more than 35% […]
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High Desert Food and Farm Alliance Receives Funding From Travel Oregon, Republic Services, and The Environmental Center
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance was selected from a competitive grant process to receive funding from Travel Oregon. Travel Oregon awarded nearly 6.2 million dollars in grants to 65 organizations across the state, including $120,385 to the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance. HDFFA will use this funding for a broad “Taste Central Oregon” […]
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NAMI Volunteer Info Session
Join NAMI on August 20th for our first monthly online volunteer information session! Learn more about volunteering opportunities with NAMI Central Oregon, including training requirements for our free mental health related programs, support groups, classes and workshops, and how you can be of service to your community! Starting, Wednesday, August 20th, we will offer this […]