Partners BottleDrop and the Oregon College Savings Plan announced Wednesday that the program has reached a milestone $1 million saved for higher education through the convenient redemption of bottles and cans.
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OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Wednesday two significant efforts to strengthen financial wellness in the community.
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Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani has brought back the Tele-Poem Telephone Line for National Poetry Month. Poetry-lovers can call 503-928-7008 to hear Mojgani and other Oregon poets reading their work.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber and Kôr Community Land Trust are excited to announce that the public lottery process to select homeowners has begun for the Poplar Community on Bend’s west side. Qualified, first-time homebuyers are encouraged to apply for this homeownership opportunity. Full details on how to get started, review the prerequisite
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The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries was to meet in Redmond and via online meeting on Thursday, April 6 at 1 p.m. Now the meeting will be online only.
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Mid Oregon Credit Union launched its 19th Annual “Adopt-A-Bear” Fundraiser on Monday and will continue through April 21. This three-week fundraiser supports Healthy Beginnings, providing comprehensive health and developmental assessments for children under 5 years of age.
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The City Club of Central Oregon will feature city managers from around the region at the Annual Regional City Managers Forum on Thursday, April 20th at Tetherow Resort.
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Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) announced Monday that high school students across Oregon’s 5th Congressional District are invited to submit their artwork for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition.
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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting public comments on proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules guiding the Scenic Bikeways program.
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The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is providing Service and Working Animals with free eye exams this May as part of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists® 14th National Service Animal Eye Exam Event, sponsored by Epicur Pharma®.
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High Desert Chamber Music is selling hanging flower baskets this spring to fund their educational outreach efforts.
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Join the Crook County District Attorney’s Office, Prineville Police Department, Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Crook County Fire and Rescue, Oregon State Police, Saving Grace, and Jeep Girls Connect this April to “Shine a Light on Sexual Assault.”
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A juried exhibition by the Watercolor Society of Oregon, titled “Spring Experimental Exhibition,” is coming to Central Oregon Community College from April 14 to May 25, with 80 works from artists across Oregon filling the Barber Library Rotunda Gallery.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday that the USDA is accepting applications for $1 billion in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of March 31-April 7. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from
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Once upon a time, Klunker bikes gathered at the base of an undeveloped Awbrey Butte. Members of Klisters Corner and the Black Rock Riders would put in hours on their klunkers, ‘dirt bombing’ down old logging roads on bikes never meant for such terrain and returning with skinned legs and arms and grins from ear to ear.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of April 2-8. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road Improvement (Bend Area) – Excavation work will be occurring on Hunnell Road between Loco Road and Pohaku Road. Utility work will also be occurring along Hunnell Road. Traffic Information – Beginning on April
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of April 3-9. Third and Pinebrook Safety Crossing Project – Safety improvements at the north side of SE Third Street and Pinebrook Boulevard intersection. Median to be constructed with pedestrian crossing. Road and lane closures anticipated on Pinebrook and
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Award-winning Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani is helping Central Oregon Community College commemorate its National Poetry Month celebration, which this year bridges April and May and includes workshops, a poetry slam and a spoken-word performance by Mojgani.
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The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has two openings for people passionate about supporting active modes of travel. The committee is seeking a new youth/student member and a new at-large member to advise ODOT on bicycle and pedestrian issues across the state.
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