Ten years ago, Central Oregon Community College (COCC) opened new campuses in Madras and Prineville, connecting local residents with convenien… Read more
To mark its fourth annual Volunteer Day, First Interstate Bank closed all branches at noon on September 8 to grant employees paid time to volu… Read more
Cinnamon Crandall remembers the first time someone called her “chef” — a stirring moment for the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) stude… Read more
Carlos Vazquez was hurtling down a treacherous road. Just eight years ago, before enrolling in Central Oregon Community College’s addiction st… Read more
Things are looking particularly healthy in the field of pharmaceuticals. That’s in large part due to the number of baby boomers — individuals … Read more
Shred the bike park, ride the zip, become a ninja, take a dip — Mt. Bachelor, Sun Country Tours, and Woodward WreckTangle have everything you … Read more
On a low ridge flanking the library at Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Bend campus, there’s a small clearing amid a grouping of youn… Read more
Reach and frequency have traditionally been hallmarks of effective advertising. The “Rule of Seven,” a marketing maxim supposedly developed by… Read more
Balancing a mini-fridge on your shoulder is an art form. And Joshua Garrett, a stocky-looking member of Central Oregon Community College’s (CO… Read more
Every big journey begins with a small step — it’s just a matter of taking that first purposeful stride. Read more
Digital marketing can be a confusing and time-consuming process. Options and information abound, but the perfect marketing avenue for a partic… Read more
During this ongoing pandemic, so many of our citizens are dealing with the loneliness and isolation it causes. Senior citizens are impacted by… Read more
There are stories held in bones, untold and unknown, from ancient narratives to this-happened-here evidence. For Sierra Klapproth, an anthropo… Read more
It’s never been easier for businesses to reach people online. Read more
A well-designed website is the digital foundation of any successful business. Read more
For Central Oregon travelers and bike tourers, the beckoning scenery, culture and architecture discovered along the famed pathways of Europe’s… Read more
When it comes to the world of streaming audio and video, the numbers are simply staggering: Read more
It’s no secret that Central Oregon has emerged as a thriving business hotspot. In fact, a recent study ranked Bend as the small city with the … Read more
Geoff Frank, owner of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, a paddling outfitter and guiding company, makes his livelihood on the banks of the Desch… Read more
A newly made, still-soft inlaid clay dish suddenly appears on the screen, making its Zoom debut. It’s the show-and-tell portion of an intermed… Read more
With the holiday season quickly approaching, you may be wondering how you are going to celebrate with your family, friends and loved ones this… Read more
When Andrew Tyler joined Helping Hands Home Care in July, he brought with him over 25 years of experience in social … Read more
I have been an esthetician for eight years and I would say that about 20% of clients know their actual skin type and are using the proper prod… Read more
Set against the current backdrop of social activism around the nation, the first event of the fall 2020 Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Pro… Read more
Your brain changes with age, including changes in mental and cognitive function. And, unfortunately, while there currently is no cure for Alzh… Read more
