Newberry Regional Partnership

08/20/2026

Applications for the 2026 Central Oregon Weaver Awards close in 3 DAYS! There's still plenty of time to submit your applications before 5 PM this Saturday, August 22. Reach out with questions or visit our website coic.org/weaverawards.

08/20/2026

Worth a listen!

In this bonus episode of Inside Deschutes County, we take a closer look at how emergency alerts reach you during a wildfire or other emergency. Deschutes County Emergency Manager Ben Duda and Deschutes County 911’s Chris Perry join us to explain how information moves from first responders in the f...

08/20/2026

Great work! We appreciate your partnership!

08/18/2026

ROSLAND PARK- Please participate in this survey!

Your input is needed by La Pine Park and Recreation District regarding the Rosland Campground Redevelopment Project!

Your feedback will help project organizers and site managers better understand community and visitor needs and interests, providing valuable insights for project planning, priorities, and future design.

Use this link top complete the survey!

https://www.research.net/r/RecReady2026

08/15/2026

Start preparing today! Evacuation Education

Thank you to all who made this event possible. Echo Murray of Walker Range Fire Patrol, Ben Duda of Deschutes County Emergency Manager, Heather Miller of OSFM Risk Reduction Specialist and Sarah Worthington Climate and Health Coordinator at Deschutes County Health Services.

Thank you to the Jamie Donahue of the La Pine Senior Activity Center for providing the space, and to Brandi Herron of Figaros for the delicious pizza to feed this hungry crew!

I'll be sharing the full presentation as soon as I get it!

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/buildakit.aspx

08/13/2026

The Weaver Awards are part of a collection of activities designed to celebrate and support weavers – everyday neighbors who are building relationships, strengthening belonging, and weaving trust into the social fabric of their communities.

Are you or your organization eligible for a Weaver Award?

To learn more, visit: https://www.coic.org/weaverawards/

Deadline to apply is August 22, 2026.

08/13/2026

IMPORTANT information from the Defensible Space Action Team (DSAT).

Check ODF Fire Restrictions
https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx
https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/ifpl.html

Air Quality
https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net
https://fire.airnow.gov

Robert Newey
Deputy Fire Staff – Fuels Program Manager
Deschutes National Forest, USFS & BLM
Central Oregon Fire Management Services (COFMS)

Prevent human-caused wildfires. Check fire restrictions using the fire restrictions map.

08/12/2026

Huge congratulations to Monte Dammarell on receiving the 2026 Spark Plug Award from Project Wildfire!

Deschutes County is recognizing Monte for his outstanding dedication and energy in helping build fire-adapted communities through his work on Newberry Regional Partnership’s Defensible Space Action Team!

Project Wildfire works to prevent wildfire-related losses through education, mitigation, and grassroots action—and “spark plugs” like Monte are the community champions who keep that work moving forward.

Well deserved! Thank you for everything you do Monte, to help keep Newberry Country safer. 🔥🌲

08/12/2026

Do you have a project that brings your community together, or know someone who does? There are only 10 DAYS LEFT to apply for the Central Oregon Weaver Awards! The application is short, so there's still plenty of time to apply.

We will be selecting at least 20 individuals, groups, or small nonprofits to receive $2,500-$5,000 to support their community building project.

Visit coic.org/weaverawards to apply and for more information.

08/11/2026