The Central Oregon Family News is your family’s resource - in print and online - for living in this beautiful and diverse region. If you haven’t seen a copy of our monthly publication, please visit one of our distribution locations or check with your child’s school to obtain a copy. Every month features a new topic and articles for the whole family. Miss an issue? Check out our article archive!

Whatever your child’s age, the Family News online is where to go for preschool, public school, and private educational options for your newborn, infant, preschool, or school-age child. Partnered with Good Morning Central Oregon, we provide the latest information about schools in Central Oregon, including links to schools and school districts, press releases, and school closure information.

Are you...

Looking for a specialized resource in your area?
Planning the perfect birthday party or family event?
Researching preschool or private school options?
Signing your child up for sports activities?

Find all the information you need, right here! The Central Oregon Family News provides listings for non-profit organizations, preschools, private schools, and many area businesses that offer professional and fun services to families. If you are a business owner, check out our great online and print advertising packages - competitively priced and geared towards reaching families across all the Central Oregon communities.

Central Oregon is widely regarded as a recreational haven and vacation destination. But just ask a local resident and you will also find this is a great area with lots of activities for families! Year-round, parents and their children take advantage of all the activities the mountains, rivers, streams and other geographic wonders in the area. In the summer families enjoy cultural & community events and concerts for all ages. There is so much for families to enjoy in Bend, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine, Redmond, Madras, and Prineville in beautiful Central Oregon. Check out our Calendar of Events and find out what is going on right now, in your neck of the woods!

Feel free to contact us anytime with questions about The Family News or about Central Oregon. We're very proud to be raising our families in Central Oregon.