COCC is Granted $224K from Central Oregon Health Council for Rural Student Scholarships
(Photo courtesy of COCC) More than 50 rural-based students enrolled in health care training programs…
Monthly Archives: February, 2026
OSU-Cascades Summer Academy for High School Students Open for Registration
(Summer Academy 2025 | Photo courtesy of Oregon State University – Cascades) Registration is open…
Olney Avenue Improvements Project Complete, Road Now Open to All Users
Olney Avenue between Wall Street and First Street is open to all modes of travel…
Bipartisan Legislation Strengthens Election Integrity
Oregon Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama (D – E Portland, Boring & Damascus) and Minority…
Bend Chamber Proudly Announces 100th Anniversary
The Bend Chamber proudly announces its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of supporting…
A Special February PubTalk at Open Space in Collaboration with Cultivate Bend
Join us for a special PubTalk on February 26 at Open Space in collaboration with…
Population Growth, Rising Utility Rates & the Case for Energy Resilience in Central Oregon
(Photo courtesy of E2 Solar ) Central Oregon’s fast-growing population is putting pressure on our…
COCC Ask the Experts — The Art of Giving Back
Question: As a small business owner, I’m constantly asked to donate to local causes like…
Grow But Protect Margins in 2026
Before pushing on to what the year ahead may look like, let’s recap a few…
Bifurcated Economy
The outlook for 2026 likely depends a lot on your vantage point. Similar to the…