Oregon OSHA Warns Employers to be Aware of Fraudulent Activity

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) wants employers to know that scammers are trying to steal money from them through tactics of misrepresentation. Oregon OSHA has learned of several recent cases of fraudulent activity involving two types of scams. We are providing information about them to help employers protect themselves. One type […]

ClearPath Healthcare, a nonprofit leader in Central Oregon for over 45 years, began seeing patients for its In-Home Primary Care service in early May. Reflecting its nonprofit mission, ClearPath Healthcare removed all membership fees and moved to an insurance-billable model. While the program was originally designed with a membership component to cover travel costs, ClearPath […]

Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming volunteer project days from May to October. Volunteers are needed to roll up barbed wire, pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer and early […]

The 36th Annual Oregon High Desert Classics hunter-jumper show and fundraiser returns to Bend July 8 – 12, bringing together world-class equestrian competition, family-friendly entertainment, and community support for local youth.  Held at J Bar J Boys Ranch, the Oregon High Desert Classics (OHDC) has long been one of Central Oregon’s premier summer traditions, and a major fundraiser for J Bar J Youth Services. In addition […]

Central Oregon law enforcement agencies participating in the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team (MATT) will be increasing their presence on local roadways throughout the remainder of May as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. The nationwide seat belt enforcement blitz runs from May 11 through May 31, […]

Heart to Heart International (HHI) announced a point-of-care lab will be installed at Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades in Bend, OR. Many Americans delay medical care due to cost, scheduling or transportation barriers. A great way to address these challenges is to install a point-of-care laboratory in the clinic itself allowing for quick, […]

Stereo Planet -Some things streaming simply can’t replace. The ritual of lowering a needle onto vinyl. The feeling of sitting still long enough actually to listen. The moment great music stops being background noise and, after 45 years as a dependable Bend business, Stereo Planet becomes an immersive experience again, encouraging the community to look […]

Dennis Lynn, a retiring senior instructor of human development and family sciences at Oregon State University – Cascades, will give the address at OSU-Cascades’ commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14. “Beyond his teaching, Dennis has had a profound impact on the OSU-Cascades community by seeing the potential in everyone he encounters—students, fellow employees and community […]

Clear Mourning, a Bend-based nonprofit, is bringing back Camp Courage this summer, and we want the community to know about it. Camp Courage 2026 is a free 3.5-day summer camp for children ages 5 to 12 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp runs June 22 through 25 at the Big Brothers […]

Portland State University’s Archaeology Roadshow returns to the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2026 theme is “The Archaeology of Fire and Water.”  The open-air event introduces the public to local heritage and the science of archaeology in a fun, hands-on way, while instilling a […]