VOTING IS NOW OPEN The winners will be featured in our Central Oregon Pet issue in print and online! The winning photo from each category will receive a free 8″ x 10″ or 11″ x 14″ print from our friends at High Desert Frameworks. Voting will close March 5 at midnight! Take a look at last years winners!
CO Pets Photo Contest – Vote Now!
Posted inBend Nest
Best of the Nest Ballot 2026
Every spring, we gear up for our annual Best of the Nest ballot issue, and this year, we can’t wait for the tally! Here’s where you voiceyour opinion s for all your faves across Central Oregon. Who’s your favorite pediatrician? Kids’ clothing store? Best summer camp? We love hearing from you, and we also love […]
Posted inLocal News
Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters
Gov. Tina Kotek and state lawmakers have tried to solve Oregon’s affordable housing crisis with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and new programs, including a bill moving through the Legislature that would expand mobile home communities for older residents. “Too many older Oregonians are one emergency away from losing their housing,” Kotek told […]
Posted inPolitics
In Response to Escalating Federal Immigration Raids, Oregon House Democrats Take Action
In a strong message from Democrats, the Oregon House today passed HB 4114 to tell the federal administration that this state will not have its rights trampled. The landmark legislation establishes clear rules, transparency, and accountability for federal and out-of-state law enforcement operations conducted in Oregon. The bill advances in direct response to increasingly aggressive and opaque […]
Posted inPolitics
Oregon House Takes Action to Protect Children and Improve Car Seat Safety
Today, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 4092A, a bill aimed at strengthening consumer protections by creating a legal pathway for families who purchase car seats that do not meet national safety standards and holds online retailers and marketplaces accountable. While the bill is a crucial step forward, it also highlights the urgent need to close […]
Posted inPolitics
Wyden, Merkley Won’t Attend State of The Union, Will Instead Hold Virtual Town Hall for Oregonians on February 24
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they will not attend the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, February 24 and will instead co-host a live on-line town hall that day with People’s Town Hall to offer all Oregonians the opportunity to ask questions as well as share their ideas and viewpoints. “Sitting through Donald Trump’s […]
Posted inOutdoors
Labyrinths & Bats
Beneath our feet, Oregon is riddled with a labyrinth of natural tunnels, lava tubes and underground chambers, all shaped by fire and time and home to several species of bats. Central Oregon’s dramatic landscape was sculpted by ancient lava flows and millennia of geologic upheaval. Situated on the eastern edge of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, […]
Posted inKids In Action
More Than a Game
With the popular TV show “The Queen’s Gambit,” many families are newly interested in the ancient game of chess. Recently, I brought my own chess set to a local party where it was a smash hit with the half dozen children in attendance, who were all clamoring for a turn at the board. Parents watched […]
Posted inHealth
Self-Expression with a Touch of Caution
Most parents remember that iconic moment in middle school or beyond when they were first allowed to wear make-up and finally dip their toes into the world of beauty products. Kids today have a wide range of options when it comes to choosing their look, including vibrant hair color, extensive skin cleansing products and bold […]
Posted inCulture
Once Upon a Time…
Celebrating its 20th season this year, BEAT Children’s Theatre is excited to present “Shrek, The Musical, JR,” by David Lindsay-Abaire, with music by Jeanine Tesori. This February 20 – 22, BEAT actors will take the stage with this hilarious, touching and joyful story of Shrek and his fairy tale friends on a journey to find love, […]
