March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
For the 19th year in Oregon and across the country, March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. This dedicated effort helps increase public…
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American Red Cross Cascades Region honors community heroes during Red Cross Month
Last year, local Red Cross volunteers responded to nearly 700 emergency disasters, including home fires and the Bootleg wildfire that burned more…
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Newport Avenue Market launches fundraising effort to empower people with disabilities
Newport Avenue Market announced Tuesday the launch of a new matching funds campaign to support Opportunity Foundation’s mission to provide support…
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KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, names three Volunteers of the Year
Tom Barry, Steve Schaffer and Paula Schaffer have been named 2021 Volunteers of the Year at KPOV 88.9 – High Desert Community Radio.…
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Affordable housing nonprofit First Story celebrates 100th homeowner
First Story, an affordable housing and community donor nonprofit based in Central Oregon, announced Tuesday that it has supported 100 families to…
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Crook County Middle School’s Sixth-Grade Outdoor Camp returns after 2-year hiatus
Outdoor Camp has been a right of passage for sixth-grade students at Crook County Middle School for decades. Generations of students have enjoyed the…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against student loan repayment scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against student loan repayment…
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Oregonians donated record $5.5 million to Oregon Cultural Trust in 2021
Donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust surpassed $5.55 million in 2021, a 6.7 percent increase over 2020’s record-setting results of $5.2…
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Spring whale watching kicks off in March; trained volunteers not on site this year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The spring whale migration begins in March, and the best whale watching sites are open at your favorite coastal parks, although…
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Bend’s Webfoot Painting looks to donate $25K in services to a nurse or CNA
Webfoot Painting Company is looking for a local nurse or certified nursing assistant with a painting, carpentry, and/or deck need to tackle for its…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Feb. 28-March 4
Here is ODOT’s Region 4 weekly construction report for the week of Feb. 28-March…
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HSCO’s 10th annual Pup Crawl combines two local favorites: Craft beer and helping animals
Have a howling good time at a local brew pub during the Pup Crawl and help raise money for homeless animals. The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union announces CEO transition; Bill Anderson to retire after 32 years
Mid Oregon Credit Union announced Monday that the board of directors has named current President Kevin Cole President/CEO, effective January 2023.…
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Bend Park and Rec District set to hold hiring event Thursday
With busy seasons ahead and increasing recreation operations, Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a hiring event and invites potential team…
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Oregon Farm Bureau seeks FFA student videos for #GrowingOregon contest
The Oregon Farm Bureau invites FFA (Future Farmers of America) students to participate in its second-annual #GrowingOregon video contest — for a…
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Deschutes County Circuit Court honors Black History Month
Deschutes County Circuit Court has partnered with the Oregon Judicial Department’s Office of Engagement, Equity, and Inclusion to highlight Black…
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17th annual Backcountry Film Festival, first outdoor screening, set for evening of March 12
Calling all ski bums, backcountry adventurers, thrill-seekers and winter enthusiasts! Get ready for the annual celebration of winter wildlands…
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Madras HS student receives national Hispanic Heritage Youth Award
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation) announced Thursday the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards recipients for the Teal region, which includes Colorado,…
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Economic Development for C. Oregon names venture catalyst director
Economic Development for Central Oregon is pleased to announce Deanne Buck has joined its dedicated team in the position of Venture Catalyst…
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Bend-La Pine educator earns national award for math teaching
It’s official: Bend-La Pine Schools’ educator Amber Linn is one of the top math teachers in the nation. Linn was recently announced as a…
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