ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of May 12-19
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 construction update for the week of May 12-19.
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Planned Redmond road closures and delays update: May 14-20
Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for the week of May 14-20.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of May 14-20
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May 14-20.
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 15-21
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 15-21.
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Prineville Police join in nationwide ‘Click it or Ticket’ seat belt enforcement effort
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prineville Police Department as well as agencies throughout Oregon are urging drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort.
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Street Dog Hero’s latest Mexico trip for spay-neuter clinic prevents more homeless animals
To help combat the deadly homeless-animal overpopulation crisis in Mexico, Bend-based nonprofit Street Dog Hero hosted a three-day spay/neuter event in Tepic, Mexico, where they sterilized 473 animals.
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Five Seven Peaks School seventh-graders advance to National History Nationals
Seven Peaks School is proud to announce five of our seventh-graders will present their research at the National History Day Nationals in Maryland this June.
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Ridgeview High School student wins third-place prize in ‘If I Were Mayor…’ contest
SALEM, Ore. – Evonna West, a 11th grader at Ridgeview High School in Redmond, won the third-place prize for her video/digital presentation in the Oregon Mayors Association’s (OMA) “If I Were Mayor…” civic awareness contest. Each year, students statewide compete in three age groups using different media, describing what it would mean if they were
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Oregon VA to host May 29 Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony in person, livestream
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host Oregon’s annual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony in person at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 29, at the Oregon World War II Memorial located on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.
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May is National Wildfire Awareness Month: Oregon utilities urge preparing outage kit, staying informed
To recognize National Wildfire Awareness Month, Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power are encouraging Oregonians to prepare for fire season.
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Community input sought for Oregon’s Integrated Water Strategy update; Madras gathering set
The Oregon Water Resources Department is seeking public input on updates to the states Integrated Water Resources Strategy – Oregon’s framework for better understanding and meeting the state’s instream and out-of-stream water needs.
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workability invites disabled, neurodiverse rural Oregon students to explore pharmacy clerk, tech careers this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eligible students are invited to help beat the worker shortage in rural Oregon by learning about Pharmacy Clerk, Pharmacy Technician and Allied Health job opportunities this summer.
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Every Child Central Oregon receives $10,000 Meta grant to aid foster provider recruitment, community outreach
Every Child Central Oregon, a nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and dedicated to improving the lives of children and families impacted by foster care throughout Central Oregon, has received a $10,000 grant from Meta through its Data Center Community Action Grants program.
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Deschutes County Solid Waste sets free summer household waste events in La Pine, Redmond, Sisters
This summer, Deschutes County’s Department of Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events in La Pine, Redmond and Sisters where residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free.
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Bend-La Pine Schools seeks school bus drivers, hosting 3 ‘Drive & Apply’ events this month
Community members are invited to test drive a school bus on a closed course and get a job interview on the spot during interactive transportation job fairs hosted by Bend-La Pine Schools.
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Travel Oregon celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week, reports new highs in most categories
National Travel and Tourism Week shines a spotlight on the essential role that travel plays in driving economic growth and innovation, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, stimulating business activity and elevating the quality of life for everyday Americans.
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ODF urges wildfire prevention: Consider alternatives to debris burning this spring
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry and other fire prevention experts urge the public to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. With fires already occurring in the state, particularly in the Southwest and Central Oregon District, Oregonians need to keep fire prevention at the top of their mind. Now
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Ridgeview High School Student Council receives top honor for outstanding achievement
Ridgeview High School is one of 22 high schools and four middle schools in the state receiving recognition as a high-achieving leadership program. Ridgeview was awarded with a Silver Council Award at the Oregon Association of Student Councils Spring Leadership Conference on May 1.
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of May 5-12
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of May 5-12.
Continue Reading Redmond planned road closures and delays update: May 7-13
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for the week of May 7-13. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURES: W Deschutes Ave from SW 8th St to SW 9th St and SW 9th St from W Deschutes Ave to SW Cascade Ave – Single lane closures
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