Volunteers in Medicine Clinic receives grant for records system
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation recently awarded Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades in Bend a $33,000 grant to help fund…
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Tale of Yeti, Squatch in Oregon’s Winter Wonderland now storybook
To celebrate the changing of the seasons, Travel Oregon has created “Yeti & Squatch in the Winter Wonderland of Oregon,” a playful storybook that…
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Nice weekend starts today
High pressure will maintain its grip over the Pacific NW and that will deliver a pretty fair day to the High Desert today.…
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Wyden, Merkley target administration promoting junk health care plans
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Thursday called out the Trump administration’s promotion of junk health care plans on HealthCare.gov.…
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Merkley intros bill to protect students from worthless degrees
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), two fellow lawmakers) on Thursday introduced the Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act of 2019 in the Senate…
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Oregon lawmakers press DEA on barriers to ‘death with dignity’
Oregon lawmakers on Thursday questioned the Drug Enforcement Agency on its role in barriers faced by people seeking death with dignity, including…
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KIDS Center urges wearing #PurpleForKIDS on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is an incredible day of generosity celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.…
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Waldorf School of Bend adds nursery school for 2-year-olds
Waldorf School of Bend announced Thursday it will open a nursery school program this January, offering families 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-day options for their…
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Mother talks of challenges of raising child with mental illness
Mental health illnesses are such a taboo topic in society, but one mother of a mentally-ill child is working to break the stigma and bring more…
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Historic New Redmond Hotel reopens Dec. 6 after 2-year renovation
Soul Community Planet (SCP) announced Thursday the newly renovated New Redmond Hotel will reopen Friday, Dec. 6 as the SCP Redmond.…
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These searchers have dogged determination
When people are stuck in the snow or lost in the woods, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue will be there. Sometimes, the 150 rescue…
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Parade held for Ridgeview HS state volleyball champs
The Ridgeview state champion girls’ volleyball team were honored with a parade through downtown Redmond on Thursday…
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Out & About: Plenty of lovely scenery
More gorgeous photos from our friends from near and far. Share yours from the Share tab at…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Wonderful!
People who fish catch more fish than people who…
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Pay It Forward: Hats for little ones!
Christen Cooper’s hobby has turned into a blessing for many families, as she knits and donates baby hats to the St. Charles Birthing Center.…
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Bend family saves Thanksgiving for food pantry
The Giving Plate food pantry in Bend is once again handing out turkeys to those in need. It’s a Thanksgiving tradition that almost did not happen…
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City of Bend outlines ’emergency snow zone’ plans
The city of Bend on Thursday outlined its emergency snow removal plan for the coming winter, including a return of last year’s “emergency snow zones”…
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Free holiday meals offered to area seniors
Free Thanksgiving lunches are being offered at senior centers around the High Desert, including one held Thursday in La…
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Bend church donates to homeless veterans
Bend’s Holy Communion Evangelical Catholic Church donated propane, food, and tarps Thursday to Central Oregon Veterans Outreach for homeless…
Continue Reading Clear into the weekend, but snow’s on the way
An upper-level ridge has moved into Central Oregon and will remain over the region through Saturday, then will begin to…
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