If you’re making Spring Break plans, why not include a visit to the John Day area and a tour of the museum at Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site? The museum is open for guided tours March 27-31. The tours start at the Interpretive Center, 125 NW Canton Street.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn Board of Directors announced Wednesday that Daren vom Steeg and Dave Allen have been elected to its board. Daren vom Steeg has lived in Central Oregon since 1998. He recently retired after teaching a variety of subjects at La Pine High School for 21 years. He’s currently serving as
Continue ReadingDeschutes Children’s Foundation announced that they will have office space available to nonprofit organizations that specifically serve children and families at their Becky Johnson Community Center in Redmond, located at 412 SW 8th Street.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the March 14 Special Election, the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office will test the County’s vote counting system at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 6. The certification is conducted before each election and occurs at the County Clerk’s Office which is on the second floor of 1300 NW Wall
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Red Cross Cascades Region is urging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood or platelets after a late record snowfall forced the cancellation of more than two dozen drives, which resulted in the loss of nearly 700 units of blood. “We essentially lost a days’ worth of blood,”
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The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest will host a public open house in mid-March.
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Friends of the Children Central Oregon announced Tuesday it will expand its services to La Pine, with the mission to break generational cycles of poverty through its long-term, professional mentoring program for youth in the community.
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Have you ever wanted to be part of a SWAT Team? Or fingerprint a suspect? Or learn how to catch a cyber-criminal? Then consider participating in the FBI Teen Academy.
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When the world is overwhelming, how do you find your own ‘OK’? With youth mental health issues sharply on the rise, educators, parents and health professionals are looking for answers. Portland non-profit OK YOU has found that art, creativity, and community are powerful tools to support young people in navigating anxiety and maintaining inner well-being.
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Envision Bend’s Bend Vision Project launched an online poll Monday, asking residents which potential strategies designed to ensure Bend remains livable in the future are the highest priority for the community.
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Calling all skiers, backcountry adventurers, thrill seekers, and winter enthusiasts! Get ready for the annual celebration of winter wildlands through this collection of short films.
Continue Reading Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of February 26 to March 4.
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Registration is now open for the 2023 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, which will be held on May 20 and 21 at the Salem Convention Center. Hosted by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, this free, biennial event is the largest gathering of women veterans in the state.
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said it has received a $6,000 grant from the Washington Federal Foundation to support an affordable homeownership project in southeast Bend.
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Community members are invited to learn more about what it’s like to serve on the school board during an upcoming informational session. The event is set to take place in the media center at Bear Creek Elementary School on Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m.
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In partnership with the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond campus is commemorating a quarter century of providing higher education and community enrichment with free public events on March 9 and May 19.
Continue ReadingFor low- to moderate-income Oregon families, filing a tax return is the key step toward claiming a series of refundable tax credits that could mean thousands of dollars in their pockets, the Oregon Department of Revenue reminded Wednesday.
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Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to 950 Central Oregon students this winter.
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OnPoint Community Credit Union is calling for the public’s help to honor the region’s most inspiring and innovative teachers. Starting Tuesday, anyone can nominate a local educator for the 2023 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education.
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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applications to fill four positions on the Local Government Grant Program Advisory Committee.
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