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 […]
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“Know Ink/Inc” with Deschutes Public Library
Dive into the diverse worlds of printmaking and inclusion as we investigate “Know Ink/Inc” in August. Explore traditional American maritime tattoos and learn to decode meaning in Western paintings. Design and carve your own rubber stamp and satisfy your tastebuds with fresh squid ink pasta. Get an inside look at what it takes to become […]
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Multiple RV Fires Ignite at Juniper Ridge and Nearby Green Acres RV Park Within Days
No injuries were reported after the Juniper Ridge fire; authorities have filed charges for the Green Acres blaze
While The Cram Fire, which has now consumed about 77,000 acres, continued burning about 55 miles northeast of Bend, another fire, much smaller, engulfed an RV and a nearby vehicle at the Temporary Safe Stay Area at Juniper Ridge, a sanctioned refuge for the homeless. At the camp about 4 miles north of Bend, the […]
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The U.S. Government Sold Off Aging Ships — Leaving States in the Pacific NW To Pay
Oregon, Washington officials say they’ve spent millions removing or destroying abandoned vessels
Three years ago on a sunny day in August, a nearly 80-year-old steel, navy blue ship with patched holes and streaks of rust drifted down an inlet connecting downtown Tacoma to Commencement Bay. The 169-foot vessel was an unusual sight for local boaters who use the narrow channel to dock their small recreational watercraft. As […]