October 1-10 is 'Barktober' at HSCO, with half off dog adoption fees

BEND, Ore. -- Need a furry, friendly, tail-wagging companion this fall? The Humane Society of Central Oregon urges you to "fall in love this Barktober!"

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

Nominations open for 2027 Jordan Schnitzer Prize of the West

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

'WOW': Think Wild cheers C.O. community for quick laundry-upgrade assist

BEND, Ore. - The caring Central Oregon community came through quickly for Think Wild: Just four days after the Bend wildlife hospital aired its dirty laundry about the need for upgraded laundry facilities, donations already topped its $13,000 goal.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Pacific Power Foundation awards $20,600 to six Central Oregon organizations

BEND, Ore. — The Pacific Power Foundation announced Monday that it is proud to support six Central Oregon organizations working to protect the environment and strengthen their communities.

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

No-cost home repairs for veterans available through NeighborImpact

REDMOND, Ore. — Veteran homeowners in Central Oregon may qualify for no-cost home repairs through NeighborImpact’s Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program, which currently has funding available for qualifying projects.

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

Bend's Think Wild airs its dirty laundry - but it's not throwing in the towel

BEND, Ore. -- Towels. So many dirty towels.

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

'Tip a Cop' returns to Greg’s Grill on Friday to raise money for 'Shop With A Cop'

Bend, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office invites the community to join us at Greg’s Grill this Friday, September 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a special Tip‑A‑Cop fundraising event benefiting the annual Shop With A Cop (SWAC) program this Christmas.

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

Helping hands: Dozens stop, help clear hay bales from Hwy. 20 roundabout

TUMALO, Ore. – Tumalo resident Dan Forsell had no idea how many people would pull over to stop and help when about half of his four-ton load of hay spilled from his flatbed trailer as he went through the Highway 20 roundabout Sunday afternoon.

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

Central Oregon Tool Library celebrates one year of making tools accessible

BEND, Ore -- Imagine: It’s Labor day weekend, a perfect time to work on that DIY project, but suddenly you realize that you need a specific tool to finish your garden path or shelf build.

Monday, Sep 7, 2026

NeighborImpact, OSU-Cascades announce childcare plans

BEND, Ore. – NeighborImpact will open Head Start classrooms on the OSU-Cascades campus in September, leaders of the two organizations announced Tuesday.

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026

Pacific Power Foundation awards grants totaling more than $340,000

Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026